Orcas Is event: North Beach to Sucia Island, L2, 9-17-22

 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:Steve Blackwood
Activity Title: Orcas Is event: North Beach to Sucia Island, L2, 9-17-22
Date of Activity: 9/17/2022
Narrative: I like going into Echo Bay past S and N fingers. Depending on the group we can then paddle thru the cluster islands to the north side of Sucia and go clockwise around the island and back. another option from Echo Bay is to portage to Shallow Bay and paddle counterclockwise back. The portage is very doable. Lunch in Echo Bay sounds good. It is a beautiful island. The cluster option has a bit of rock gardening on the north side if you paddle close to shore. Shallow bay option is most likely more protected. Cluster option is approx. 11 miles and Shallow is 8 miles. I would post the Cluster option with the Shallow as an alternative depending on wind.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: North Beach park
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Fred Harsman
Assistant Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
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: 58
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6 hrs
Tide times & heights: Low 5:10 AM .5 ft
High 1:47 PM 7.6 ft
Low 6:47 PM 6.6ft
Current information: Slack 7:15AM
1.2 Knots 10:54 AM
Slack 3:50 PM
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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19