Orcas Is event: West Bay Circumnavigation (West Sound Launch), 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: ROBERT HYSLOP
Activity Title: Orcas Is event: West Bay Circumnavigation (West Sound Launch), L2, 9-17-22
Date of Activity: 9/17/2022
Narrative: Launch from public shoreline near intersection of Crow Valley and Deer Harbor Road. (Parking on Crow Valley Road is very limited. Plan to consolidate kayaks, two to three per car) We will paddle north to Massacre Bay and continue counterclockwise around the West Sound, with stops at Skull Island, Victim Island, and one or two unnamed islands on the east side of the sound. Approximate distance 9 - 10 miles.
Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Crow Valley Road
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Route limited to the north end with no open crossings
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Bob Hyslop
Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman
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: yes
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: 70 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: 65 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 1/2 hours
Tide times & heights: Orcas Ferry Landing; 0430, 0.5 feet; 1320, 6.8 feet; 1800, 5.9 feet.
Current information: Less than one knot. Direction of set will vary depending on time and location.
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 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19