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Dyes Inlet

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Sea Kayak - Dyes Inlet

Follow-on trip following Forward Stroke class. Participation limited only to class participants.

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COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.

Contacts

Charlie Michel
Charlie Michel
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sea Kayak II
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 14 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1.5 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1 kts
  • Pace: moderate

Launch point and time will be determined by participants and instructor on previous day.

Refresh using the "training wheels" from previous day, then take the technique onto the water. Circumavigation of Dyes Inlet.

Route/Place

Dyes Inlet

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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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