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Sea Kayak - Deception Pass

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Sea Kayak - Deception Pass

Moving Water Play Day

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Alison Reinbold
Alison Reinbold
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak IV
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 nm
  • Maximum Currents: 5.8 kts

Meeting Place: Bowman Bay

Be ready to paddle at 7:45 am.  I know that's early but we'll get back early.

Slack is at 8:18am with a max EBB at 11:24 of 5.8 kts.

We will be playing in the Ebb in Canoe Pass.  Early learners are welcome along with anyone who just wants to play. Leader permission required.

I can provide guidance and assign skill building exercises as desired by any member of the group, "Challenge by Choice."

The group will decide if we just stay in the pass or work on other skills.

Participants should do their best self-assessment.  Participants should feel they are ready to paddle in SK IV conditions Should be willing to get wet, practice skills, try new things, push limits and be safety support for others. Let’s all support each other in developing skills and stretching limits, where ever they are.

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

  • Required equipment:
  •                Drysuit
  •                Helmet
  •                Extra Clothes
  •                Lunch
  •                Snacks accessible on water
  • Recommended:
  •                Skull cap
  •                Nose plugs
  •                Goggles
  •                Gloves
  •                Tow systems
  •                Radio (if you have one)
  •                Go Pro?   😊

Minimize "deck furniture".  All equipment on the boat and on your person should be firmly attached.

Glasses and sunglasses should be equipped with floating straps in a bright/visible color.

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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