Sunshine Coast Event - Circumnavigation of the Trail Islands L2

Full Name:: Steve Blackwood
Email address:: steveblackwood@msn.com
Activity Title:: Circumnavigation of the Trail Islands L2
Date of Activity:: 7/26/2026
Narrative:: We will meet at Friendship Park and carry our boats down to the beach. It will be low tide so the carry may be a bit far rom the parking lot. Wheels may be needed. We will follow the shore for about a mile then cross over tl the first Trail Island. We will explore the coast line of the Islands. Then return to our put in a Friendship Park. This is about 8 miles.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:39:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Friendship Park
Take out:: Friendship Park
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Farmer John
Primary Organizer:: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):: Teresa George
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:: 70
Estimated Water Temperature:: 56
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hrs
Tide times & heights:: Low 10:34 3.0
High 19:14 14.8
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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4A5AJZx2E6VxG18CA
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Robers Creek
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