Sunshine Coast Event: Thormanby Islands Circumnavigation, L2, 7/9/2023

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: We will leave the camp at 8:30 and take the Sunshine Coast hwy. to Brooks Rd. to Brooks Bay and launch at 9:30.We will then paddle out of Halfmoon bay across Welcome Passage to South Thormanby and paddle counter clockwise around the north end of the island crossing over to the north end of North Thormanby. We will paddle the west side of both islands then the south and east side of South Thormanby crossing Welcome passage to the take out. We will find a place for breaks and lunch on the islands . Swimming is also a possibility.
Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Brooks Bay
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Paddle in Halfmoon bay
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Fred Harsman
Co-Organizer(s): TBA
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
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: 2 TO’s plus 8 paddlers = 10 total
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: 68
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours

Tide Station: Halfmoon Bay
Tide times & heights: 5:51 AM 7.58 ft. Low. 10:57AM. 11:33 High. 4:48PM 6.13 Low
Current information: Negligible
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Distance can be modified by just doing South Thormanby. Doing both islands should be right at 11 miles.
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19