Orcas Island Event: West Beach to Jones Island - L2

When
August 24, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Orcas Island West Beach
Spaces left
5
Registered
1 registrant

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance pending approval by the trip organizer.

Full Name: Mark Niemann-Ross

Narrative: Let's see if there's anything interesting at Jones Island.

Launch from the beach at West Beach Resort. Paddle south in President Channel along the scenic and varied west coast of Orcas for approx. 5 miles, then cross the north end of Spring Passage to Jones Island (approx. 1 mile) and land in a small cove with a sandy beach on the northern side of Jones. That will be the lunch stop. Those who are so inclined can spend some time walking the trails on Jones which meander through madrone groves and meadows and perhaps observe some resident deer. Those wishing to hike should pack a change of clothes and shoes. The return to West Beach is essentially the same route. The distance covered will total approx. 11 - 12 miles.

We’ll be riding a 1-2 knot tide down, then fighting it on the way back, diminishing towards the end of the trip. The crossing to Jones Island will involve a 1.5 knot tide going through spring passage.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: West Beach Campground
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten route
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Mark Niemann-Ross
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 6
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): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: 2024/08/24 Sat 03:03 AM 0.73 L
2024/08/24 Sat 09:30 AM 5.99 H
2024/08/24 Sat 2:48 PM 3.13 L
2024/08/24 Sat 8:57 PM 7.85 H
Current information: .2 to .5 knots
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 3: 11 to 15 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/RELkKejqHwPBzLL79
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: President's channel
Link to map of route (Optional)

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