Rock Garden at The Three Graces - L3 - T2606

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Full Name:: Steve Blackwood
Narrative:: Really nice conditions for a trip to the Three Graces. We will meet at the Garabaldi Kayak ramp and take a slow paddle out to the Three Graces where we can play in the rocks. It should be moderate conditions but really good weather for this time of year. From there we will cross the channel to Bayocean and have some lunch on the sandy beach. On the way back we can play in the currents of the flood around Kincheloe Point.

This is a level 3 paddle but sign up if you want to practice your skills in dynamic water. This is a good place to play. The tide will be flooding so the risk is low. It will be fun.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Garibaldi Kayak Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
Take out:: Garabaldi Kayak Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):: Fred Harsman
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:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 40es
Estimated Water Temperature:: 53
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4
Tide times & heights:: LOW 8:45 am 2.6ft
High 2:42 pm 8:0ft
Current information:: Max 3kt at 12:22 pm
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size:: Level 3: Waves to 3', breaking waves to 2'
Sea state:: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
Landing types:: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
Currents:: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance:: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments::
Location:: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
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COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Garabaldi