Trip

Sea Kayak - Hobuck Beach & Neah Bay

This is the Intermediate paddle for the June 1 Surf and Camping Hobuck activity. SK V

Sat, Jun 1, 2024
Committee: Seattle Sea Kayaking
Activity Type: Sea Kayaking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Sea Kayak V
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 15.0 nm
Maximum Wind: 15 kts
Maximum Waves: 3 ft
Pace: 3.0 kts

Availability: 3 (6 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We will meet at Hobuck Beach Campground on the evening of May 31 and again on the morning of June 1 to make a final decision about the trip route and launch location based on conditions. Launch time will probably be around 9:00 am, but TBD.

Leader's notes

This is the Intermediate level paddle for the Surf and Camping weekend at Hobuck, which means surf no more than 3 ft and wind no more than 15 kts. Final route and launch location TBD depending on conditions. Trip options include:

Hobuck Beach to Cape Flattery: 12 nm

Neah Bay to Cape Flattery: 14 nm

Neah Bay to Sekiu: 15 nm with car shuttle

Paddlers must have previous experience in surf, must have skills compatible with those conditions and be able to paddle at a 3 kt pace as well as handle distances up to 15 nm. Participants must also be signed up for the Surf and Camping Hobuck weekend!

Dry suits and helmets required.

Route/Place

Hobuck Beach & Neah Bay

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Custom Correct North Olympic Coast
Green Trails Cape Flattery No. 98S
MapTech Cape Flattery to Whidbey Island No. 103
Sea Trails Strait of Juan de Fuca & Crescent Lake WA301
Sea Trails Roadless Coast, Neah Bay to Ruby Beach WA302
NOAA Cape Flattery No. 18485
Green Trails Olympic Coast Beaches No. 99S
See full route/place details.

Roster

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.