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South Coast Event - Charleston Marina to Coos Bay - L2
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South Coast Event - Charleston Marina to Coos Bay - L2
When
July 13, 2025
8:30 AM
Location
Charleston Marina
Spaces left
6
Registration
Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
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Full Name:
Steve Blackwood
Narrative:
We will put in at the Charleston Marina and paddle out into the Bay. Cross over to Hungryman Cove and take a short break. From there we will continue north staying on the west side of the bay for about a mile. Then we will cross the bay to the east side and return to our starting the marina.
Meeting Time:
8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:
9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:
Paddle Trip
Put in:
Charleston Marina
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Take out:
Charleston Marina
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Route Alternative for bad weather:
TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection:
Drysuit
Primary Organizer:
Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before?
No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?
No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?
Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers:
10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:
Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:
65
Estimated Water Temperature:
55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):
4 hrs
Tide times & heights:
Low 8:42 am -1.3 ft
High 3:29pm 6.4 ft
Current information:
less than 1kt
Hazards:
Shipping traffic
Wind strength:
Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance:
Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:
Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating:
Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location:
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Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip:
Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:
Charleston
Link to map of route (Optional)