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Sea Kayak - Commencement Bay

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Sea Kayak - Commencement Bay

A nice short urban paddle to explore the Tacoma water sights on a soon to be winter day!

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Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2.0 ft
  • Pace: 3.0+
  • 2 (5 capacity)
  • Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 11:17 PM
  • Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Let's go explore the sights to see along the busy Tacoma waterside!  We'll cross the bay to Brown's Point and then see where our curiosity takes us.  There is a lot to see in this excursion from the pretty beach at Brown's Point, around the bay and  to check out what is happening along the historic waterfront shore.  Side trip to Chinese Park and along the piers as time and condition allows.   Bringing a hot lunch recommended.  We should return to the launch site by 1400.  Launch fee will apply. Drysuit required. 

Pt Defiance boat launch with time TBA with leader's permission.  Should return  on or before 1400.

Route/Place

Commencement Bay


  • Sea Trails Vashon Island, Tacoma Narrows to Elliot Bay WA203
    MapTech Oak Bay to Commencement Bay No. 102
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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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