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Possession Sound

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Sea Kayak - Hat (Gedney) Island

Rumors of grey whale sightings around Hat Island. If I say we're looking for grey whales they won't show up. So, I'll say instead that we'll be enjoying the scenery, hopefully see Mt. Baker....and perhaps see some big water creatures. (wink, wink).

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Rene Buendia
Rene Buendia
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 8.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Pace: leisurely

Meet at Edgewater Beach Park, Mukilteo, around 9 am, plan on a 10 am launch.

Open to anyone who has completed the Basic Sea Kayak course.

Launch from Edgewater Beach Park, paddle toward Hat Island and return.

Drysuit required.

Bring plenty of liquids, lunch, snacks, warm clothing, and perhaps a warm snack.  

We'll gladly review strokes and rescues if anyone would like that since this may be their first paddle of the year.

Please ensure you have your 10 essentials in addition to the Sea Kayak 8 essentials below

Please be vaccinated for Covid.  If there is any concern re exposure please let us know.  We will mask up if requested when close by.

Route/Place

Possession Sound


  • NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474
    NOAA Puget Sound: Oak Bay to Shilshole Bay No. 18473
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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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