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Commencement Bay

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Sea Kayak - Commencement Bay

Student midweek paddle along Ruston way. We will start at Jack Hyde Park and paddle to Owen Beach.

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Contacts

Teresa Ritter
Teresa Ritter
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 7.0 nm

Meet at Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park at 0800 am for a 0900 am launch.   

This is a student paddle designed for Tacoma Mountaineers Sea Kayaking basic class students. Priority will be give to TMSK 2022 students.

Route/Place

Commencement Bay


  • Sea Trails Vashon Island, Tacoma Narrows to Elliot Bay WA203
    MapTech Oak Bay to Commencement Bay No. 102
  • See full route/place details.
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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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