T.O. Navigation Class - On Water

This is the on-the-water follow up from the March 9 navigation class. Registration is closed - only T.O. candidates attending the navigation course are registered.

We will launch from the boat ramp at Vista Park in Skamokawa and paddle the adjacent area practicing navigation techniques. Depending on conditions, expect to paddle 7-10 nautical miles while we navigation this interesting and beautiful area. Expect to be back at the launch around 4pm.

Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s): Ken Sund
Maximum number of paddlers: 12
Estimated Air Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Temperature: 48
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6 hours
Tide times & heights: H 0653 7.3'
L 1502 0.4'
H 2050 5.4'
Current information: Maximum of 2kt
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Overall rating: Level 2
Location: Boat ramp at Vista Park: 37 Pleasant Point Road, Skamokawa, WA
Tide Station: Skamokawa