Comments and Discussion
This trip is for the Lopez Island Event. Registration will be available to Lopez Island 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: We will meet at Odlin at 9 and run boats to Mackaye Harbor boat ramp to be on the water by 10.After paddling out of the harbor to Iceberg point we will paddle east along the beautiful south east tip of Lopez turning north at Watmough head to have lunch at Watmough Bay sandy beach. We will then retrace our route back to the put in. Meeting Time: 9:45:00 AM Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Mackaye Harbor boat ramp Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: None Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Fred Harsman Co-Organizer(s): Teresa George 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: Maximum number of paddlers: 8 non TO 2 To = 10 total 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: 54 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide Station: Aleck Bay Tide times & heights: 5:10. -.21ft. 2:49PM 6.31 ft. 5:11. 6.16 Current information: 11:33 Pt. Colville 2.73 Flood 3:57PM slack 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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass Currents: Level 2 Total distance: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: This is more of a 2+ instead of a 2 because of wind potential and tidal current. The chance of tidal current being greater than 2 knots where paddlers must sprint to move forward is a real possibility. Location (Optional): Photos (Optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
