Sunshine Coast Event: Halfmoon Bay to Sechelt, L2

This trip is for the Sunshine Coast Event. Registration will be available to Sunshine Coast Event registered members only on the night before the trip. Signup will be at the event headquarters campsite.

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.

Narrative: Join Dave Smith and myself on a scenic one way trip along Sunshine Coast from Halfmoon Bay to Sechelt. We will launch from Cooper Green Park at Half Moon Bay at 10AM then head south towards Welcome Beach and then around the point to Sargent Bay. We will
transit Sargent Bay and head south down the coast towards Sechelt passing the Trail
Islands. If time and conditions allow, we can check out one or more of the Trail
Islands. We will take out for lunch break at Wakefield Road Beach. After
lunch we will continue south toward Sechelt and take out at Friendship Park. Total
distance is 10 miles with on water time of 3-4 hours. Shuttle will be set up prior to
our paddle. We will meet at Coopers Green Park to set up shuttle at 9AM.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Coopers Green Park-Halfmoon Bay
Take out: Friendship Park-Sechelt
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman
Co-Organizer(s): Dave Smith
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: 75
Estimated Water Temperature: 58
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 Hours

Tide Station: Halfmoon Bay
Tide times & heights: 2023-07-08 (Sat)
Time PDT Height (m) Height (ft)
04:40 2.7 8.8
09:28 3.7 12.1
15:54 1.3 4.1
23:00 4.9 16.1
Current information: Less than 2 knots
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
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: Winds could be higher than Level 1
Location (Optional):
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19