
Trip
Sea Kayak - Budd Inlet
Work towards your goals from your New Year's resolutions, time for a kayaking conditioner! Olympia Swantown Marina boat launch to Burfoot park and back, 3 - 3.5 kt pace, 8 nm, morning paddle.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Feb 2, 2019
- Olympia Sea Kayaking Committee
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak II
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 10 kts
- Maximum Waves: 2 ft
- Maximum Currents: 2 kts
- Pace: 3 to 3.5 kts
- 8 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Swantown Marina boat launch by the radio station. Start paddling at 8:30 and return no later than 1:00 p.m. Short shore break at Burfoot park. Option to spoil your workout with a big lunch at some well regarded location in Olympia afterwards.
Budd Inlet
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NOAA Puget Sound: Possession Sound to Olympia including Hood Canal No. 18445 - See full route/place details.
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.
- 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
- Dry Suit