Trip
Sea Kayak - Cape Scott
Open coastal paddle in God's Pocket extending around Cape Scott to Coal Harbor
Contacts
- Sun, Aug 9, 2020 — Sat, Aug 22, 2020
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak V
- Challenging
- Mileage: 100.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 20 kts
- Maximum Waves: 6 ft
- Maximum Currents: 6 kts
- Pace: Moderate
- 5 (5 capacity)
- 3 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll drive up to Port Hardy on Saturday August 8th, and arrange for a car shuttle. We'll launch August 9th.
Some would consider this a "bucket list" trip. Is is an advanced level challenging open coastal paddle with limited "outs" along the way. THIS IS NOT A TRAINING TRIP. Currents, surf launches and landings, wind, ocean swell, and possibly long paddle days will likely make up some of the fun. Participants must have had wind and waves experience, incident management training, currents experience, and at least a week long kayak camping trip. A roll is a must.
Participants must demonstrate their skill level to the leader. We'll likely have a mandatory group trip to Cape Flattery prior to this trip. Must be a mountaineers member.
Cape Scott
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CHS No. 3605 - Quatsino Sound to Queen Charlotte Strait
CHS No. 3624 - Cape Cook to Cape Scott
CHS No. 3549 - Queen Charlotte Strait West
CHS No. 3625 - Scott Islands
CHS No. 3679 - Quatsino Sound - 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 plus a spare
- Spray skirt
- Bilge pump with floatation
- Self-rescue paddle float
- Waterproof whistle
- Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally..dry suit is mandatory
- Helmet
- Signaling kit
- First aid kit
- Tow systems
- Boat repair kit
- Camping gear suitable for kayaking