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Sea Kayak - Burrows & Allan Islands

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Sea Kayak - Burrows & Allan Islands

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

Contacts

Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak IV
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 3 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2.6 kts
  • Pace: 3

We will circumnavigate Alan and Burrows islands.  If feasible, we'll take a break at the Burrows Island Lighthouse.  Other likely stops include the WWTA campsite on the east side of Burrows, or on Young Island.  This trip is required for the San Juan Island Experience badge.  

Meet at the Bowman Bay boat launch in time for a 9:30 am shore talk and launch.

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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