San Juan Islands from Anacortes

Trip

Sea Kayak - Burrows & Allan Islands

Paddle counter clockwise around Burrows and Allan Islands. We'll check out the lighthouse and stop for lunch at the WWTA site on Burrows.

  • Sea Kayak III+
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1.5 kts
  • Pace: 2.5 kts

Washington Park boat launch.  Please arrive with enough time to be ready to launch at 9 AM.

You must be comfortable paddling in winter conditions where wind/waves can be a factor.  Dry suit required.

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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