Seaview to Ilwaco - L4 - T2576

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Full Name: Will Greenough

Narrative: Exploration and surf play around Cape Disappointment.
Launching from the beach at Seaview, we will spend some time playing in the surf before paddling south toward North Head. We will stop for a break at Beards Hollow on the north side of North Head. After break we will paddle around the head past the lighthouse and then around the north jetty. Once around the north jetty, we'll paddle into Deadman's Cove under the Cape Disappointment lighthouse for another break. Finally we will round Jetty A and paddle to the Cape Disappointment boat ramp where we will take out. Depending on group desires, we could also explore Sand Island before getting back to the take out.
Participants must have recent experience with negotiating surf. Helmets and VHF radios are required.
A short car shuttle is needed for this trip.
Cape Disappointment is a state park and you will need a Discover Pass for parking at the boat ramp.
Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 38th Place Beach Access, Seaview, WA
Take out: Cape Disappointment Boat Launch
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment: Helmet, Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
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: 4
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6 hours
Tide times & heights: L 0615 -1.2;
H 13007.2'
L 1821 1.6'
Current information: Sand Island Tower
Slack 0835
Flood 1142 3.8kt
Slack 1409
Ebb 1644 -4.3kt
Slack 2039
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 4: Waves up 6', Breaking Waves up to 4'
Sea state: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
Landing types: Levle 4: Steep rocky shores if sheltered from the waves, or surf up to 4'
Currents: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 4
Rating Comments: Unprotected surf launch/landings with swell up to 4' make this an L4 trip. Participants must have recent surf experience.
Location: 38th Place beach access, Seaview, WA
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Fort Canby, Jetty A
Link to map of route (Optional)