Orcas Is Event: West Sound to Yellow Island, L2, 9-16-22

  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: david smith
Activity Title: Orcas Is Event: West Sound to Yellow Island, L2, 9-16-22
Date of Activity: 9/16/2022
Narrative: Join Michael Kipley and me for trip to Yellow Island from West Sound on Orcas Island. We'll launch from West Sound near the Orcas Island Yacht Club, cross over to the west side and paddle south past Victim and Double Island before reaching Caldwell Point at the southern tip of Orcas. From there we'll head west thru Pole Pass, move past Crane Isl towards McConnell Island before reaching Yellow Island. The Nature Conservancy owns and operates the 11 acre preserve and it is considered one of its most colorful islands. We will return using the same route. Total distance will be approximately 11 statute miles.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 884 Deer Harbor Rd (just east of Crow Valley Rd)
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Michael Kipley
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:
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: 75°
Estimated Water Temperature: 55°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Deep Zoom, Orcas Isl: High at 11:45 am, 5.8'; Low at 3:27 pm, 4.6'
Current information: 1 to 1.5 mph
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): 48.631780, -122.960544
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19