Trip
Sea Kayak - Gardiner to Discovery Bay Wildlife Area
Paddle the west shore of Discovery Bay, passing Mill Point and Kalset Point on the way to Contractor’s Point and if water high enough we can visit the Wildlife Area
Contacts
Bruce Durham
Primary Leader
- Sat, Oct 24, 2020
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- *Varies*, Sea Kayak II, Sea Kayak III
- Moderate
- Mileage: 15.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 14 kts
- Maximum Waves: 2 ft
- Pace: 3
- 10 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Gardiner Boat Ramp Jefferson County Wa at 9:15am
launch 10:00am
Immersion wear required ( I prefer a Dry suit)
Bring if you have these:
tow belt
radio
your sail if it’s windy
something warm to Drink and a lunch of your choice.
These are Modified rescues we’ll use should the need arise.
https://www.onadventure.dk/assisted-kayak-rescues-and-rafts-with-increased-distance
Route/Place
Discovery Bay
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Sea Trails North Hood Canal, Dosewallips to Port Ludlow WA105
NOAA Approaches to Admirally Inlet Dungeness to Oak Bay No. 18471
MapTech Cape Flattery to Whidbey Island No. 103 - See full route/place details.
Roster
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.
- Floatation in both ends of the kayak
- U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Paddle
- Spray skirt
- Bilge pump with floatation
- Self-rescue paddle float
- Waterproof whistle
- Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally
Trip Reports