Orcas Is event: Rosario to Obstruction Island, L2, 9-18-22

 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: Rosario to Obstruction Island, L2, 9-18-22
Date of Activity: 9/18/2022
Narrative: Join Joe Howell and me for a paddle in East Sound. We'll launch from Rosario Point into Cascade Bay heading south toward Obstruction Island off the south eastern tip of Orcas. We'll pass Buck Bay along the way. We won't actually land on the island since it is private property occupied by 14 residents, but we can enjoy the area from the water before taking out at Obstruction Pass State Park across the channel from the island. From the park we'll head back to Rosario Point. Total distance is approximately 10 miles. Total time on the water including breaks will be approximately 5 hours.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Rosario Point
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: We may head north in East Sound if weather and conditions permit
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: 75°
Estimated Water Temperature: 55°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Deep Zoom Rosario: low 5:20 am, .5'; high 2:21 pm, 6.8'
Current information: Less than 2 knots at Obstruction Pass
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 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): 1630 Rosario Rd (approximate); specifics at event
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19