MacKaye Harbor to Davis Point 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.
  

Full Name:Bob Freshman
Activity Title: MacKaye Harbor to Davis Point RT( Lopez Island L2 9-18-21)
Date of Activity: 9/18/2021
Narrative: We'll launch from MacKaye Harbor Boat Launch at 9:30am paddling along the south side of Lopez Island passing Jones Bay and Davis Bay and some small islands as we move towards Davis Point. We are not planning on crossing Cattle Pass unless conditions are ideal. After a lunch break at Davis Point on the return leg we may opt to check out some of the small islands off the south shore of Lopez. Some of the areas we will traverse may have some exposure and not be as smooth as the sheltered bays. Total distance will be about 10 miles. Parking at the launch is free and should be ample.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: MacKaye Harbor Boat Launch
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman
Assistant Organizer(s): TBD
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person: Bob Freshman
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: 56
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: High 1:38 AM 6.3
Low 8:32 AM 0.4
High 4:16PM 7.6

Current information: 1-2 knots
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:
Location (Optional): Norman Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261 48.44216687168827, -122.86348782856054
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