Nehalem Bay Event: Three Graces and North Bay - L2

When
June 27, 2026
11:30 AM
Location
Garibaldi Kayak Launch
Spaces left
6

Registration

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Full Name:: Paige Light-Powell
Narrative:: Nehalem Bay Event: Explore the Three Graces and the North bay area. Come explore the North Bay with us! We'll launch at noon to avoid the big morning flood current, and paddle out to explore the Three Graces and maybe do a little rock gardening. Then we'll cross to the find a sandy beach for a late lunch inside Kincheloe Point. Depending on weather and interest, we may go back out to the Graces again, high slack is at 1:25 but the exchange after is only 2' so not much ebb current. Or, we may paddle south past Crab Harbor to the narrow part of the spit, where I'm told we can beach the boats and hike over the dune to see the ocean side of the spit and all the interesting life there. Dry suits or full wet suits and helmets required, bring a tow line if you have one.
Meeting Time:: 11:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 12:00:00 PM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Garibaldi Kayak Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
Take out:: Garibaldi Kayak Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Cancel
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer:: Paige Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s):: Jon Light-Powell
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:: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 60
Estimated Water Temperature:: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: -0.4 6:00 AM, 5.9 1:01 PM, 3.7 5:35 PM
Current information:: flood 1.7 kn at 12:20 pm, slack at 1:25 pm, max ebb 1.3 at 3:20 pm
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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: We'll keep this at an L2 trip, and will cancel and offer something else if the conditions are too big.
Location:: Garibaldi Kayak Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
Photos (Optional):: yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Garibaldi
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