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Discovery Bay

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Sea Kayak - Gardiner to Discovery Bay Wildlife Area

Paddle the west shore of Discovery Bay, passing Mill Pointe, and Kalset Point on the way to Contractor’s Point and if water high enough we can visit the wildlife area.

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Bruce Durham
Bruce Durham
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  • *Varies*, Sea Kayak II, Sea Kayak III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 15.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 14 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Pace: 3
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (7 capacity)
  • Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM
  • Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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The two nearest rest rooms are located at Park- in-ride at 101 and Diamond Point rd. The other is at Miller State park locate about Half a mile off Highway 101 on Diamond Point Rd.

Beware there isn’t a restroom at this launch site it’s all very primitive! 

Covid 19


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Meet at Gardiner boat ramp Jefferson County Washington at 8:15

Launch 9:00am

Immersion where required (I prefer a dry suit)

Bring if you have these:

Tow belt

Radio FM

Your sail if it’s windy

something warm to drink and a lunch of your choice

Route/Place

Discovery Bay


  • 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.
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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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