Lopez Event: James Island from Spencer Spit L2, 9-18-21

•  This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.
  

Full Name:Peter Carew
Activity Title: Lopez Event: James Island from Spencer Spit L2, 9-18-21
Date of Activity: 9/18/2021
Narrative: This trip from Spencer Spit to James Island and back will be about 8-10 miles and will be fairly protected from strong winds and currents. We will meet at Spencer Spit State Park at 9:00 and launch at 10:00 to take advantage of favorable tidal currents through Thatcher Pass. James Island, where we will take a break, has a pit toilet and picnic shelter. We may complete the circumnavigation of James Island before continuing back through Thatcher Pass where we will get some tidal current assist. Expect to return about 3:00 pm.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Spencer Spit State Park
Take out: Spencer Spit State Park
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Peter Carew
Assistant Organizer(s): TBD
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: 12
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: 54
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Upright Head
2021-09-18 09:24 PDT -0.38 feet Low Tide
2021-09-18 17:00 PDT 7.96 feet High Tide

Current information: Upright Channel Narrows
2021-09-18 10:54 AM flood 2.11
2021-09-18 03:06 PM slack -
2021-09-18 06:18 PM ebb -1.59

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 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: While conditions may be mild, posting as level 2 for the distance and possible currents and winds.
Location (Optional): Spencer Spit State Park