Sea Kayak - Burrows & Allan Islands

Meet by 0900 at Washington Park, where we will organize boats and gear for 1000 launch.  Note small fee (cash) for all-day parking lot at Washington Park.

An excellent sample of PNW coastal paddling!  This route is always popular, while still in reach for new paddlers who are composed in (probably) modest current and wave action.  The plan is to meet 0900 at Washington Park, where we will organize boats and gear for 1000 launch.  We will ride the ebb around Fidalgo Head and cross over to Burrows Island, rounding Burrows clockwise through Burrows-Allan Passage.  We should have a nice stop at the Burrows lighthouse while the flood builds.  Then we will work along the Burrows shoreline to its NE corner, where those who want to can practice in an excellent left-hand tide-rip (somewhat uncommon on “classic” routes).  Then we will ride the conveyor belt flood current back across Burrows channel, around Fidalgo Head, and back to Washington Park.

Immersion clothing and rescue gear absolutely required.  Also, bring lunch plus extra layers for our stop on Burrows.  Depending on our pace, we may have about 60-90 minutes on Burrows while the flood sets up.  Paddling pace is moderate, with some riding of hopefully friendly currents.

 Contact the trip leader if you have any questions regarding the trip plan, the currents, or any questions or concerns about your readiness for this trip.  Currents info available for relevant stations.