Sunshine Coast Event - Baker Beach to Garden Bay RT - L2

When
July 25, 2026
10:00 AM
Location
Baker Beach Park
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name:: Steve Blackwood

Narrative:: We will launch from Baker Beach and round the Francis Point. When we get to the norther tip of Francis Pomt, we will turn east and travel to Garden Bay. There is a floating dock that we can tie up our boats and go on shore for lunch. We will then head south and follow the shore around to Gerrens Bay and work our way into Donnely Landing where we will find the shallow cut through into Bargain Bay. From there we will paddle bake to the put in We will need a higher tide to get through the passage.
Meeting Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Baker Beach Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/b462jrz77VJBJUZv6
Take out:: Baker Beach Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/b462jrz77VJBJUZv6
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):: Teresa George
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:: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: mid 60es
Estimated Water Temperature:: Mid 59es
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hrs
Tide times & heights:: low 09:40 1.124 3.7
High 17:49 4.399 14.4
Current information:: .25 kts
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance:: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location::https://maps.app.goo.gl/b462jrz77VJBJUZv6
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Half Moon Bay
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon