Comments and Discussion
This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC. Registration will occur at the DP Event HQ campsite (to be determined).
Reminder: As always, registration for every trip is conditional upon final approval by the Trip Organizer, who may confer with you to assess whether your skills & equipment are appropriate for the trip.
Narrative: Please join Marlene and Alan for a journey along the Washington Coast near Bellingham, about a 35-45 min drive from Deception Pass. We'll depart DP Campground at 0900, Reach Larabee SP about 1000, and launch from Larrabee State Park at 1045 AM, hug the scenic coast, round Governor's Point and explore Pleasant Bay and parts of Chuckanut Bay. After exploring the Bays, we'll head for Chuckanut Island for lunch. With an anticipated tail wind in the afternoon, we'll return to Larabee SP for our egress. Perhaps we can stop at a clam and oyster restaurant on the return road trip!!
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Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Larabee State Park Take out: Larabee State Park Route Alternative for bad weather: None at this time. Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Alan Fisher Assistant Organizer(s): Marlene Fisher Has organizer paddled here before? Yes Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes First Aid /CPR Person: Alan and Marlene 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: 60* Estimated Water Temperature: 56* Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hr Tide times & heights: H: 0710 7.08' ; L:1427 -0.05 Current information: Unclear at this point. Hazards: 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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Conditions wind dependent, especially if from N or NW. Location (Optional):https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Bowman+Bay+Boat+Launch,+Washington/Larrabee+State+Park+Boat+Launch,+245+Chuckanut+Dr,+Bellingham,+WA+98229/@48.5373873,-122.6709612,11z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x54857cbce0d04789:0x642d7df9bca3a8a1!2m2!1d-122.6508044!2d48.4168017!1m5!1m1!1s0x54859f91586bc4e7:0x7eae5e7dc4508442!2m2!1d-122.4938056!2d48.6540833 Photos (optional):
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
