Hunter Bay to Decatur Island RT (Lopez Island 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.
  

Activity Title: Hunter Bay to Decatur Island RT (Lopez Island L2, 9-18-21)
Date of Activity: 9/18/2021
Narrative: Put in at Hunter Bay and paddle out to to the Kimball Preserve and take a look around for a short break. Then continue on up Decatur Island for three miles passing Trump Island and Decatur Island before we cross back over to Lopez Island. We will then travel back down Lopez for four miles to our starting point.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Hunter Bay Boat Launch
Take out: Hunter Bay Boat Launch
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Steve Bkackwood
Assistant Organizer(s): Michael Kipley
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: 62
Estimated Water Temperature: 58
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4
Tide times & heights: Low 6:32 am -3.3 ft
High 1:21 pm 2.6 ft
Current information: Lopez pass
Max Flood 12:02am 1.28k
Max ebb 6:32 am 3.26k
Slack 9:52am
Max flood 1:21 pm 2.64k

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 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: About a 9 mile trip.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/HboGqpuUo7yDqsNA6