Sea Kayak - Budd Inlet

Swantown Marina, Olympia, WA. The boat launch off of Marine View Drive. 

47.057578, -122.899194

Kayaks launching from the floats or dock do not need to pay a fee. However, this is an active boat launch site so it's important to stay out of the way of vehicles launching boats. 

This will be a somewhat rare event for Wednesday paddles, because it coincides with the summer solstice. Lots of daylight so plan on a longer evening to maximize fun. Registration/sign up is required. Registration will remain open until 3PM, June 21.

Participants need to be prepared to launch at 6PM (Boats on the water!) We will conduct a short pre-trip meeting just prior.

Sunset 9:10PM. Civil End 9:50PM. 

Route will be determined at the launch and designed for the group and weather/water conditions. Please know the goal is to manage the trip at the SK2-3 level, but the nature of this weekly trip series, and weather, is unpredictable. Participants need to assess their own comfort level and pay attention to wind levels the day of the trip. If it's very windy we will avoid as much as possible, but there are limited options because we are launching from the extreme south end of Budd Inlet. 

Call/text or email leader, Ron Jones 360.359.3395, explorer.ron@gmail.com with any questions. Last minute inquiries may not get a response.