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Sea Kayak - Central Hood Canal

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Sea Kayak - Central Hood Canal

Paddle the fjord at the foot of the Olympics. One way paddle with a car shuttle (must be fully vaccinated). Basic students welcome.

Contacts

Paul Mocha
Paul Mocha
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Pace: 2.5 kt

Meet at 9:30 a.m. in Holly (about a 35 minute drive west of Bremerton).  Specific location, parking, other meeting and trip logistics TBA.

The itinerary will be subject to the winds that are forecast.  Best case scenario: a wind assisted paddle!

Route/Place

Central Hood Canal

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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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