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Sea Kayak - Circumnavigate Puget Island

Circumnavigate this largest island in the lower Columbia River. Launching from Cathlamet, we'll go around the island in a clockwise direction to take advantage of the tides and river flow. We'll paddle under picturesque cliffs, along sandy beaches and quiet sloughs and hopefully see abundant sea and bird life along the way.

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Will Greenough
Will Greenough
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 15.1 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2 kts
  • Pace: 3 kt

Meet at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet in time to launch by 9:00am. There are bathroom facilities on site and there is a $5 kayak launch fee.

Please be prepared for winter paddling with plenty of warm gear, food and drinks. Dry suits are required.

Route/Place

Columbia River: Puget Island & Cathlemet Area

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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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