Fox Island - South Puget Sound L3

Full Name:Will Greenough
Activity Title: Fox Island - South Puget Sound L3
Date of Activity: 4/13/2024
Narrative: Explore Fox Island in south Puget Sound. Launching from Titlow Beach, Tacoma, we will cross to Fox Island and circumnavigate it in a clockwise direction.
Bring wheels if you have them as there is a bit of distance from parking to the beach. There is no charge for parking and there are bathroom facilities nearby. There is also a freshwater shower at the launch point to rinse of after we are back.
Plan on a 3kt pace while we are paddling. We will stop 3 or 4 times along the way. The total distance is about 14nm or 16 statute miles.
Note: The tides dictate an 8:30am launch time. Please arrive in time to be ready to be on the water by 8:30. We cannot wait if you are late.
Meeting Time: 7:45:00 AM
Launch Time: 8:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Titlow Beach - 1420 S Wilton Rd, Tacoma, WA
Take out: Titlow Beach - 1420 S Wilton Rd, Tacoma, WA
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: TBD
Maximum number of paddlers: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Temperature: 48
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7.5 hours
Tide times & heights: H 0832 12.1
L 1548 -1.4
H 2328 13.0

Current information: Currents: Slack Flood Slack Ebb Slack Flood
The Narrows S 4:23 6:23 1.8kt 8:46 12:00 -3.4kt 16:04 19:27 3.9kt
Gibson Point 4:15 6:38 1.1kt 8:50 12:06 -1.9kt 16:21 19:35 2.7kt
Hale Passage - W End 4:07 5:26 0.7kt 6:45 12:38 -1.5kt 15:58 17:50 1.4kt
Hale Passage - E End 6:11 7:27 0.3kt 9:34 12:08 -0.5kt 17:14 19:49 0.9kt

Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing: Level 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments: Crossings, total distance, and potential combination of wind and current make this a Level 3 trip
Location: Titlow Beach - 1420 S Wilton Rd, Tacoma, WA
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Arletta, WA