Trip
Sea Kayak - Chuckanut Bay
We will launch from the Larrabee boat launch, paddle north into Chuckanut Bay, explore the Bay then paddle back. One of my favorite paddles in the area. Suitable for students needing a paddle to graduate from the Basic Sea Kayak Course. (7/30/24) Priority to students needing a paddle to graduate until 9/1/24.
Contacts
- Sun, Sep 15, 2024
- Seattle Sea Kayaking
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Easy, Sea Kayak I/II
- Easy
- Mileage: 8.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 10 kts
- Maximum Waves: 1 ft
- 1 (5 capacity)
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please ensure you have all your sea kayak essentials, your 10 essentials, and whatever else you may require.
Dry suit required. Bring a lunch, snacks, and lots of water.
Students will be required to perform self rescues, assisted rescues both as rescuer and rescuee. Be prepared for immersion: wear appropriate layers under the dry suit. Highly recommend gloves, a neoprene cap. Nose plugs, snorkeling mask, or goggles may be desirable.
Priority sign up to students please who need a paddle to graduate until September 1, except for assistants who have graduated from the BSK course can sign up anytime. After that open to all. I will check and verify the roster as September approaches.
Please arrive at Larrabee State Park Boat Launch by 8:30 am. Plan on launching at 9:30 am.
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
- Spray skirt
- Bilge pump with floatation
- Self-rescue paddle float
- Waterproof whistle
- Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally