TO Navigation Class - On Water - L2 - T2605

When
March 28, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Vista Park, Skamokawa
Spaces left
10
Registered
2 registrants

Registration

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Full Name:: Will Greenough
Date of Activity:: 3/28/2026
Narrative:: This is the on-the-water follow up from the March 21 navigation class. Registration is closed - only T.O.'s and T.O. candidates attending the navigation course are registered.

We will launch from the beach 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 navigate this interesting and beautiful area. Expect to be back at the launch around 4pm.

We will likely launch off the beach at the east end of the park. Parking will be in the boat launch lot and the fee (cash only) is $5 for the day.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Vista Park, 5 Vista Park Road, Skamokawa
Take out:: Vista Park, 5 Vista Park Road, Skamokawa
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s):: Peggy Liggit
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: Yes
First Aid /CPR Person::
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:: 45
Estimated Water Temperature:: 40
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 6 hours
Tide times & heights:: L 0526 2.2'
H 1102 6.6'
L 1844 -0.1'
Current information:: Estimated 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
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: Distance could go a bit into L3
Location:: Vista Park, 5 Vista Park Road, Skamokawa
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Skamokawa
Link to map of route (Optional):
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