Sunshine Coast Event: Trail Islands, 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: The Trail Islands are about a mile off the southern shoreline of Sechelt Peninsula in the Strait of Georgia. Launching from Selma Park at 10 am., we'll paddle west along the shoreline passing Sechelt on our starboard side and travel about 3.5 miles to west end of Trail Islands. We'll make the 1 mile crossing to the cove on northeast side of westernmost island, where we'll take out for lunch. Then we'll continue circumnavigating the islands on their southern side to the easternmost island. We will then paddle north back to the shoreline, making the 1 mile crossing again, where we'll then head east back to Selma Park. Total Distance is about 9 miles. 3-4 hours on the water will be allotted for the trip.

Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Selma Park, Sechelt
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
Co-Organizer(s): Teresa George
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 75° estimated
Estimated Water Temperature: 65° estimated
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours

Tide Station: Porpoise Bay
Tide times & heights: Low at 6:58 AM, 5.7', High at 11:18 AM, 6.9', Low at 6:23 PM, 1.9'
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:
Location (Optional): 5369 Selma Park Rd., Sechelt, BC
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19