Saltsprings Island Event: Paddle and Hike: Galiano Island - L2

When
July 28, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Fernwood Point Beach
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance pending approval by the trip organizer.
OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
Paddler Seeking Wet Exit Certification
Ticket for a paddler that wants to get their WEC on this paddle. Don't allow these if you don't want to do WEC on the paddle. MUST BE FOR LEVEL1 PADDLES ONLY as the person might not pass the test or you might do the test at the end of the paddle

Full Name: Kent Slawson

Narrative: Let's mix up the weekend with a paddle and hike. For this trip I propose to cross Trincomali Channel from Fernwood Point Beach to the southern end of Wallace Island, and then on to Retreat Cove on Galiano Island, a total distance of 2.3NM. At Retreat Cove we will secure our boats and trade out neoprene booties for hiking boots, and a daypack with lunch. Depending on group preference, we will pick from two hiking options: First, a loop hike to Pebble Beach on the east side of Galiano overlooking the Strait of Georgia. This hike is just over 4 miles with 650ft of elevation gain. A second option is an out and back hike up Bodega Ridge, a slighter longer hike at 5-6miles and 800ft of elevation. This trail is said to offer some nice views of the Gulf Islands looking east at several hundred feet of elevation. Apparently there is some exposure at points on this trail - something to consider for your comfort level (see All Trails App). Back at the boats we will gear up and return to our put-in, again via Wallace Island. I'm estimating a 5-6hr trip with plenty of time to get back to camp and start happy hour. :)
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Fernwood Point Beach
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Possible paddle/hike of Wallace Island
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Kent Slawson
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: Kate Mclellan
Maximum number of paddlers: TBD
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 68 F
Estimated Water Temperature: 55 F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): water time: <2hrs; total trip: 5-6hrs
Tide times & heights: 0459: 3.6ft
1219: 8.2ft
1533: 7.5ft
2157: 10.8ft
Current information:
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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: with open crossing of Trincomali Channel wind could bump this trip to L3
Location: Fernwood Point
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Fulford Harbour
Link to map of route (Optional)

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