Trip
Sea Kayak - Burrows & Allan Islands
Circumnavigate Burrows and Allen Islands. This is a beautiful paddle with rugged shorelines, a lighthouse, various currents, short crossings, and, oh yes, kelp.
- 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.
Contacts
- Fri, Mar 22, 2019
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak III
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.5 nm
- Maximum Wind: 12 kts
- Maximum Waves: 1.5 ft
- Maximum Currents: 2 kts
- Pace: moderate
- 2 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will launch from Washington Park, near the boat launch. Restrooms are available. Parking is free unless you are using the overnight lot.
Please arrive at 8:30. We will gather at 9:15 for a shore talk and launch at 9:30.
In some sections we will have a current assist, while in other sections we will appreciate back eddies. We will have a chance to use ranges and practice various paddling strokes. We will stop at a lighthouse. Come and refine your skills on this scenic paddle.
A drysuit, warm layers, a lunch, and all the 10+ essentials are required.
San Juan Islands from Anacortes
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Rosario Strait & Bellingham WA001
Sea Trails Lopez, Blakely, Decatur & Shaw Islands WA002
NOAA Bellingham to Everett No. 18423
NOAA Strait of Juan de Fuca to Strait of Georgia No. 18421 - 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