Lopez Event - Odlin State Park to Fisherman Bay, L2, 8/27/23

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 launch from Odlin County Park at 9:30 am and hug the coast down to Fisherman's Bay. We will paddle around Fisherman's Bay, maybe do a loop. I like to look at the shore and just check things out. We will find a place for lunch and enjoy the day. Fisherman's Bay will have boat traffic, I love looking at the boats, but we will have to keep a tight group and stay out of their way.

We will have have to watch out for some strong currents around the entrance Fisherman's Bay that we can look at when we get there and adjust our route as needed. There are pilings in the channel, we will need to keep an eye out for those. Going against tides in the morning, should be with us on the way back.

Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Odlin County Park
Take out: Odlin County Park
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Steve Pruett
Co-Organizer(s): TBD
Has organizer paddled here before? No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Will get coleader
Maximum number of paddlers: 10 after I get co leader
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5

Tide Station: Upright Head
Tide times & heights: low at 8, -1.38, High at 4:52 , 7.75
Current information: 2 knots
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 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 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19