Lopez Island Event - Shaw Island Coves and Points Explorations - L2

When
August 24, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
Odlin Park Road
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
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Full Name: Mart Hughes
Email address: carex8509@gmail.com
Phone: 5036598509
Activity Title: Shaw Island Coves and Points Explorations
Date of Activity: 8/24/2025
Narrative: The paddle will begin at Odlin Park boat launch. After introduction and safety talk the paddle will follow the Lopez shoreline to Flat Point, from there it will cross Upright Channel to Canoe Island, a crossing of 0.3 mile. Approaching Flat Point we will identify Upright Channel Beach Access, a Washington DNR site. The crossing is near slack tide and little current is expected. The paddle will follow the Canoe Island east shore to Shaw Island, then east to Picnic Cove for exploration. Exiting Picnic Cove the paddle will proceed west to Shaw Island County Park for a brake if required. After exploring Indian Cove paddling into Reef Net Bay we will explore the county park lands and Cedar Rock Preserve in Reef Net Bay. The return to Canoe Island will leave from the east shore of Cedar Rock Preserve a distance of 0.6 mile then return to Flat Point and then Odlin Park. Flood currents at the Canoe Island Flat Point channel are expected to be low The total distance is 8 miles. This paddle is an opportunity to explore undeveloped shore lines and public property and to enjoy paddling in the protected bays and coves.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Boat launch at the end of Odlin Park Road (48.5577 -122.8906)
Take out: The Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Mart Hughes
Co-Organizer(s): TBD
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: tab
Maximum number of paddlers: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 69 deg. F
Estimated Water Temperature: 54 deg. F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: Low 4.51 feet @ 12:00, High 7.8 feet @ 17:56
Current information: < 1 mph
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
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: Open crossings, shoreline, and boat traffic primary Distance are the primary rating features. Current may be expected at the crossing, but that is expected to be low. Current can be mitigated by dead reckoning.
Location: Boat launch at the end of Odlin Park Road (48.5577 -122.8906)
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, Washington
Link to map of route (Optional)

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