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Deception Pass

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Sea Kayak - Deception Pass

Introduction to Current and Eddy.

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Felicia Wibowo
Felicia Wibowo
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak III+
  • Challenging

Meet at Bowman Bay boat launch at 8:00 AM.

We will start with a discussion about the environment we will be paddling in.  The main feature at Deception pass are eddy lines - lines that demark water moving at different speeds.  The main skill we will practice is paddling across these.
So we will start on shore and I'll describe what an eddy line is, where they hang out, how to recognize them, and what they want to do to your boat.  From that will naturally flow a discussion about how to paddle across them:  on edge with a gliding brace.  
We will get in the water and practice these skills close to shore.  Maybe do a few rescues to get comfortable getting in and out of the water.  Then we will paddle to the Canoe Pass searching for eddies.  We will practice crossing the eddy line,  ideally on the flood and ebb with lunch break in between.
Route/Place

Deception Pass


  • Sea Trails Deception Pass and Skagit Bay WA101
    NOAA Bellingham to Everett No. 18423
    NOAA Anacortes to Skagit Bay No. 18427
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

These seven essentials plus  helmet and The Ten Essentials are required on all sea kayaking trips. 

  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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