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Marrowstone & Indian Islands

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Sea Kayak - Indian Island Circumnavigation

Clockwise circumnavigation of Indian Island, starting and ending at Port Hadlock. Includes three rest stops.

Contacts

Doug Palm
Doug Palm
Primary Leader
  • *Varies*, Sea Kayak III, Sea Kayak IV
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 12.7 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2.73 kts
  • Pace: Moderate

More details as the date approaches.

Leader permission required to register for this trip.  Please wait until the registration signup period opens before sending requests.

Also, please be aware this paddle includes a short hand-carry portage across the isthmus between Indian and Marrowstone Islands.

As with standard Mountaineers Sea Kayaking activities, participants are responsible for making arrangements for their boats, gear, food, and water.

Dry suits required.

Route/Place

Marrowstone & Indian Islands


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    NOAA Approaches to Admirally Inlet Dungeness to Oak Bay No. 18471
    Sea Trails North Hood Canal, Dosewallips to Port Ludlow WA105
    Sea Trails Port Townsend, Dungeness Spit to Marrowstone Island WA103
    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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