San Juan Islands from Anacortes

Trip

Sea Kayak - Burrows & Allan Islands

We will paddle from Bowman Bay to Burrows and Alan Islands, then back to Bowman Bay

  • *Varies*
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2 kts
  • Pace: 3 knots

Meet at the Bowman Bay beach (https://goo.gl/maps/CFKdnXNa8qDPe9c57) at 10am to launch 1030am.

Expect to be back to Bowman Bay ~4pm. We are planning to have lunch at Borrows Island Lighthouse and explore the coast of Alan Island, with 2 or 3 additional short breaks for stretch.  We are planning to do a circle around both islands in this trip (not a figure eight).

This is part of the Paddle and Camp weekend.  We have the Deception Pass group campsite reserved and you are welcome to register to camp there on Friday and/or Saturday nights.

Route/Place

San Juan Islands from Anacortes



  • 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
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Required Equipment

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.

  1. Floatation in both ends of the kayak
  2. U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  3. Paddle
  4. Spray skirt
  5. Bilge pump with floatation
  6. Self-rescue paddle float
  7. Waterproof whistle
  8. Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally
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