Lopez Island Event - Odlin County Park to Lopez Village and RT - L2

When
August 23, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Odlin State Park
Spaces left
6

Registration

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Full Name: Peggy Liggit
Email address: peggy.liggit@gmail.com
Phone: 734-646-9940
Activity Title: Lopez Island Event - Odlin County Park to Lopez Village and RT
Date of Activity: 8/23/2025
Narrative: We'll launch from Odlin County Park and paddle SW along the Lopez Island's western shoreline heading to Fisherman's Bay. We'll take our time and work on some paddle skill development as we go - such as forward stroke, edging, bow ruddering, etc... Once there, we can take out and explore Lopez Village shops and bakery before heading back. Total distance will be about 7 miles.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Odlin State Park: 148 Odlin Park Rd. Lopez, WA 98261
Take out: Odlin State Park
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Peggy Liggit
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: High 60's
Estimated Water Temperature: 55 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: 3:58 am High = 6.64 ft
11:23 am Low = -0.66 ft
6:56 pm High = 7.80 ft
Current information: Upright Channel Narrows (PUG1723) Depth 24 feet

2025-08-23 7:08 AM ebb -1.56
2025-08-23 9:54 AM slack -
2025-08-23 1:07 PM flood 2.04
2025-08-23 5:09 PM slack -
2025-08-23 8:02 PM ebb -1.62
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
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: This is a solid Level 2 paddle
Location: 148 Odlin Park Rd. Lopez, WA 98261
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Upright Head, Lopez Island
Link to map of route (Optional) https://www.deepzoom.com/trip/3bqkx655

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