Trip
Sea Kayak - Budd Inlet
Location change to Budd Inlet, starting at West Bay Park
- Fri, Oct 20, 2017
- Olympia Sea Kayaking Committee
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak III
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 nm
- 3 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 9:00 am for a 9:30 launch.
Immersion gear (drysuit) is required due to expected cool weather conditions for this fall paddle. We will paddle along the east side of Harstine Island with the goal of getting to McMicken Island if time allows. Depending on weather conditions exact route details may change. This is an SKIII paddle due to distance and open water.
This is a mentored leadership paddle for Janet Beagley.
Note, the location of this paddle has been changed to Budd Inlet due to weather conditions
Required Equipment
These seven 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.
- Floatation in both ends of the kayak
- U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Paddle
- Spray skirt
- Bilge pump with floatation
- Self-rescue paddle float
- Waterproof whistle
- Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally