Paddle: Treasure Island

Planned route: Launch from Jack London Square and circle Treasure Island, Take out back at Jack London
Parking information (restrictions, fees, # of spaces, etc): Street parking is free on Sundays!!
Restroom & facilities (rinse water, showers, food, etc): There is a restroom in the parking garage at the launch site
Marine forecast, buoy reports, surf reports: E Winds 5 – 10 knots
Weather conditions at site (Sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc): Beautiful sunny day with little wind
Tidal and current information (include changes): We started on an ebb tide with slack at 11:20, there was a strong current to the south as we entered back into the Oakland Harbor
Boating traffic (type, density): Not much traffic except at the very end there was a sail class going on and a couple of tugs
Equipment used (kayak, paddle, recovery equipment, etc): I used my usual Chatham 16
Paddling partners: Dennis, Don, Ivan, Michael D, Michael R, Marjorie, Sarahann
Launch time: 0934
Distance paddled: 14 miles
Estimated paddle speed: a little over 3 mph
Paddle stops (location & duration): We stopped at the ramp on the north end of TI, 20 min
Food and water consumed (was it sufficient?): We snacked along the way
Equipment malfunctions or problems? My back band anchor on the left side fell apart. I managed an on the water repair after about 6 miles, it cause a bad cramp in my left hamstring
Landing time: 1340
Did I dress appropriately for the day? (if not, what changes?) I started with a paddle jacket that I took off at the break
Vehicle traffic times: Crossing the Bay Bridge was a pain, took about 40 min
Services near or on route to launch site (gas, food, lodging, etc)
Nearest kayaking shop for supplies/equipment: CCK is about 50 feet from the launch, we paid a visit, I was looking for a tow line but didn’t find anything I was happy with

Paddle: Lunch at Angel Island

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Date Sunday, Feb 12, 2006
Arrival Time (also time you left the house) 09:45
Location Schoonmaker Harbor, Sausalito, CA
Planned route Paddle to Penninsula Point, cross Raccoon Straights, around
Actual route (reason for route change)
Parking information (restrictions, fees, # of spaces, etc) you can park in the adjacent lot in stalls with green painted curbs else park on the access road
Restroom & facilities (rinse water, showers, food, etc) Restroom at Schoonmaker and on Angel Island
Launch Site (ease of launch, fees, restrictions, etc) Easy launch no charge
Marine forecast, buoy reports, surf reports Wind E, NE 5 -15 kts
Weather conditions at site (Sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc)
Wind conditions (speed and direction) wind was less than 5 kts
Water conditions & surf conditions (include changes) calm, mostly flat except around Quarry Pt and in Raccoon Straight
Tidal and current information (include changes) First crossing was near slack tide return on a 2 kt ebb
Water Temperature cold 50ish
Water Quality (visibility, debris, run off, etc) usual Bay murk
Shore conditions (sand, rocks, debris, vegetation, etc) sandy
Harbor restrictions/regulations
Boating traffic (type, density) light amount of traffic, mostly sail boats
Prior weather (days before the paddle) beautiful spring type weather for 4 days prior to launch
Equipment used (kayak, paddle, recovery equipment, etc) I rented a Romany Explorer from Rip Tides and Rapids to try out. I liked it very much and thinking about purchasing one.
Immersion clothing farmer johns and I was hot all day
Paddling partners Fred, Fred, Monica, Tanya, Marjorie, Susan, Sarahann, Ivan, Michael, Bob, Becky, Tom, Royal, Dick
Launch time 10:45
Launch (how did it go?) Smooth launch, I had trouble with the tow line
Charts and maps used I had a chart which everyone made fun of and a map of Angel Island, glad we didn’t get lost
Navigation markers and information (compass headings used)
GPS info if you have one (way points, distance covered, top speed,
average speed, etc)
Distance paddled 11.4 miles
Estimated paddle speed about 3 miles per hour
Paddle stops (location & duration) (not counting Bob) one stop for lunch
Camping locations (fees,restrictions,permits,etc)
Recommended lunch or rest-break locations (nature calls) Quarry Pt and China beach have restrooms, other beaches are nice depending on sunshine
Reliable water along the route Quarry Point has water
Food and water consumed (was it sufficient?) I had a sandwich and chip for lunch and was fine
Points of Interest Angel Island is a pretty interesting point, Bob wants to organize a baseball game against WSK at the diamond at Quarry Pt. Fred want to hold a BASK planning meeting at one of the
Marine/wildlife sightings or encounters
Best part of the paddle
Challenges during the day Quarry Point right after lunch and setting the proper ferry angle to cross Raccoon Straights
Problems along the way
Solutions to the problems
Possible escape routes (if you had to stop the paddle or injured paddler) Angel Island ferry
Nearest emergency services (throughout the paddle) Tiburon and Sausalito
Radio frequencies needed one 69, scanned others
Cell Phone/Radio Coverage (black out areas) Obstacles to GPS signal?
How did my equipment perform? The test boat was great, much faster than my Chatham
Equipment malfunctions or problems none
Discomforts, aches & sores right shoulder was a little tight, I think it was from something before I got out on the water, maybe the 400 rolls I did the week before
What did I learn today? Counting kayakers, must have done it 20 or 30 times
New skills
Skills practiced (remember to practice your solo & assisted capsize recoveries)
Landing (how did it go?)
Landing time 3:00
What did I do particularly well during the paddle?
What will I do differently on my next paddle?
Did I dress appropriately for the day? (if not, what changes?)
Equipment I forgot? Lip balm
Partners perspective of the day everyone seem to have a good day, especially after a couple of drinks
Local knowledge from others
Other things to do in this area drink margarita’s
Time leaving the parking lot 3:30
Commute times about 20 minutes from my house
Vehicle traffic times
Services near or on route to launch site (gas, food, lodging, etc) yes
Nearest kayaking shop for supplies/equipment Sea Trek has no retail set up for

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