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Sunshine Coast Event - Cooper Green Round Trip to Merry Island and South Thormanby - L2

  • July 26, 2026
  • 8:00 AM
  • Cooper Green
  • 6

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Timestamp: 5/21/2026 21:49:59
Full Name:: Mart Hughes
Narrative:: This is a visit to Marry Island and an exploration of the east shore of South Thormanby Island. The trip will paddle along the developed shoreline south to a point north of Reception Point crossing to Merry Island. After exploring Merry Island a crossing to Long Bay camp site on South Thormanby. The paddle will explore the coves and points along Simson Provincial Park. We will explore the landing sites for brakes at Long Bay, Simson Central, and Pebbly Beach. After Pebbly Beach we will cross over to Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park and then back to Coopers Green.
Meeting Time:: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Coopers Green Park, 5500 Fisherman Rd, Halfmoon Bay, BC V0N 1Y1 British Columbia, Canada
Take out:: Coopers Green Park, 5500 Fisherman Rd, Halfmoon Bay, BC V0N 1Y1 British Columbia, Canada
Route Alternative for bad weather:: The trip may be shortened by eliminating the crossings to South Thormanby Island and back or by n event of bad weather the trip may return to Coopers Green or proceed to Sargeant Bay Provincial Park.
Required equipment:: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Mart Hughes
Co-Organizer(s):: Open
Has organizer paddled here before?: No
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 with TBD co-TO
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 70 to 95 Deg F
Estimated Water Temperature:: 60 Deg F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 to 7 hours
Tide times & heights:: Low 10:15 @ 3.4 feet High 18:15 @ 14.6 feet https://www.tides.gc.ca/en/stations/07830/2026-07-25?tz=PDT&unit=ft
Current information:: During the Sunshine Coast event the tide pattern functionally a single daily low and high. Low tide is at 10:15 @ 3.4 feet and flood is to the high at 18:15 @ 14.6 feet. The current is from the SE until 18:15 when it goes slack. The current heading is to the northwest through the mainland South Thormanby channel.
https://www.tides.gc.ca/en/stations/07830/2026-07-25?tz=PDT&unit=ft
The paddle will launch before low to take advantage of the slack paddling south to Marry Island after which the paddle will ride the flood to the return crossing to Smuggler Cove Marine Park.
Hazards::
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 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: July wind and temperature expected to be level 2
Location:: 49.504410 -123.909220
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Halfmoon Bay (07830) https://www.tides.gc.ca/en/stations/07830/2026-07-25?tz=PDT&unit=ft
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