Trip

Sea Kayak - Golden Gardens

Classic urban paddle from a sandy beach, to the scenic area of Discovery Park and Magnolia Bluff. Lunch and panoramic views at West Point.

Sun, Dec 8, 2024
Committee: Seattle Sea Kayaking
Activity Type: Sea Kayaking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: sk3
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 8.0 nm
Maximum Wind: 15 kts
Maximum Waves: 2 ft
Pace: 2.5

Availability: 1 (7 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (3 capacity)
Registration Open: Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Registration Closed: Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Leader's notes

Winds can create choppy conditions at Shilshole Bay, along with boat traffic, requiring ability to paddle in moderate wind and waves.

Meeting place and time

We’ll meet at 9 a.m. at the sandy beach just north of the entrance to Golden Gardens Park, and plan to launch no later than 10 a.m. We’ll paddle south from the beach past Shilshole Marina, past West Point at Discovery Park, to around the end of Magnolia Bluff before Elliot Bay Marina, and then return to West Point for lunch. Bathroom is available at West Point (a short walk), when needed along our itinerary. ETA back at Golden Gardens no later than 3:30.

Route/Place

Golden Gardens

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Seattle City Map
MapTech Seattle and Lake Washington No. 101
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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.