Central Hood Canal

Trip

Sea Kayak - Hood Canal Triple Cross

Paddle from Misery Point, visit Toandos Peninsula, Dosewallips River and, if time allows, to Pleasant Harbor.

  • Sea Kayak IV
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.25 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1 kts
  • Pace: 3.2 kts

Meeting time: 8:30 am

Launch time: 9:30

Meeting Place: Misery Point Boat Launch, 10424 Misery Point Rd N, WA 

Parking Permit Required:  Discover Pass 

Bring all typical gear for a winter day paddle. 

Lunch will be at Dosewallips State Park where restrooms and picnic tables are available. 

Route/Place

Central Hood Canal


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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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