Fox Island Circumnavigation

Trip

Sea Kayak - Fox Island

An early summer circumnavigation of Fox Island from Titlow Beach.

  • Sea Kayak III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.7 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2 kts
  • Pace: 3 kt

Meet at Titlow Beach. Be ready to launch by 9:30am.

Wheels are helpful to get boats to the beach from the parking area.

We will circle the island in a clockwise direction, taking advantage of the tides. Expect to be back at the launch by about 4pm.

At some point during the paddle we will be doing some rescue practice for equivalency. All are welcome to participate.

Route/Place

Fox Island Circumnavigation


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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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