Colvos Passage

Trip

Sea Kayak - Colvos Passage

This is a medium pace trip down Colvos Passage for a few miles, then cross over to Vashon, and back north to Lisa Beula park for lunch. Head north a bit and cross back over and return.

  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 12 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 0.5 kts
  • Pace: 3.2 kt flatwater pace

Dry suit required.

Meet at the Olalla boat launch at 9:30am. Launch around 10:10am. No wheels needed. No permits needed.

Route/Place

Colvos Passage


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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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