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Boston Harbor Vicinity

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Sea Kayak - Boston Harbor Vicinity

One of the Olympia Branch's weekly Wednesday evening paddles held throughout the summer. Route to be determined at launch time based on conditions and participant experience. Launch promptly at 6pm.

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Tom Culhane
Tom Culhane
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III, Sea Kayak II+
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 10 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1.5 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1.5 kts
  • Pace: 3.0
  • FULL (6 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Sun, Aug 4, 2024 at 2:58 PM
  • Wed, Aug 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Mountaineer paddlers of all experience levels are welcome.  Before departure we will select a route consistent with wind, tide and current conditions, and the skill level of the paddlers. Consistent with your Mountaineers training, please check the wind forecast on the day of the paddle. 

Boston Harbor Boat Launch.  Discover Pass Required.  Bathroom facilities available.  We launch at 6pm sharp. 

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Boston Harbor Vicinity

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

These eight essentials plus The Ten Essentials are required on all sea kayaking trips.  All but the whistle and clothing should be provided with any kayak rental.

  1. Floatation in both ends of the kayak
  2. U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  3. Paddle
  4. Spray skirt
  5. Bilge pump with floatation
  6. Self-rescue paddle float
  7. Waterproof whistle
  8. Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally
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