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Freshwater Bay

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Sea Kayak - Freshwater Bay

Route and launch point/time will be determined by conditions and group skill level. Drysuit, helmets required. Please note: This is NOT a workshop or class. If conditions are good we can opt for a day to surf instead.

Contacts

Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak III+, Sea Kayak IV
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.0 nm
  • Maximum Waves: 3.5 ft

This will be an ad hoc adventure, dictated by conditions/weather/group skill levels.  Possible routes are a visit to the Elwha River and beyond, a trip to Crescent Beach or spending some time just surfing!

TBA with leader's permission

Route/Place

Freshwater Bay


  • MapTech Cape Flattery to Whidbey Island No. 103
    NOAA Strait of Juan de Fuca: Eastern Part No. 18465
  • See full route/place details.
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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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