Surf Zone safety and rescue - L3 - T2675

To sign up for this trip get on the  "Request Approval Waitlist"  waitlist. When you are approved for the trip the TO will send you a password for a "Approved For Trip by TO" ticket.

Full Name:: Ken Sund
Narrative:: Are you ready to take on the ocean? This is the paddle for you. If you are wanting to get into the surf and learn how to do it safely. This paddle will get you into the surf and show you how to be safe and keep yourself safe from Injury. Everyone who paddles in the ocean has to learn how to deal with the dynamic conditions that are part of the ocean.

This paddle will focus on reading the water. How to enter the surf and how to get out of the surf. How to stay safe in the surf. You will learn how to rescue yourself and how to assist others. The surf is a demanding and challenging place to paddle. Participants need to be in good physical condition and be able to get in and out of their boats. This is cold water and we will be getting wet. Proper emersion wear with layers is required. A helmet is also required.

This is your opportunity to start paddling the ocean. It is listed as a L3 but it is geared for a L2 paddler. When you sign up you will be wait listed and then approved by Ken. Take that next step to paddling the beautiful ocean on our coast.

Here is some info that is worth looking at to help you to understand launching through surf.

https://www.useakayak.org/surf_zone/launch_thru_surf.html

Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Knight Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xn7oKExU8nbHDg6A9
Take out:: Knight Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xn7oKExU8nbHDg6A9
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s):: Steve Blackwood
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:: 60es
Estimated Water Temperature:: mid 50es
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hrs
Tide times & heights:: High tide at 2:14pm (7.74’)

· Low tide at 8:19am (1.15’)

o Exchange of 6.59’
Current information:: ! kt
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 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 3
Rating Comments:: Coastal water is unpredictable. We will make calls on short notice, If conditions are not suitable, we may cancel paddle.
Location:: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xn7oKExU8nbHDg6A9
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Three Rocks
Link to map of route (Optional):