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Sea Kayak - Lake Washington

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Sea Kayak - Lake Washington

Paddle around Mercer Island from beautiful Seward Park, with classic views of Mt. Rainier

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Paul Mocha
Paul Mocha
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 12.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Pace: 2.5

Meet at Seward Park and be ready to launch at 9 a.m.  We’ll meet at the launch site by the tennis courts at the south end of Seward Park.  As you enter Seward Park you’ll see the tennis courts to the right.  Parking at the launch site is limited, but you’ll be able to unload your kayak and find ample parking nearby in the park or on the street if needed.

There is a crossing of one mile, with exposure to winds, which may require basic bracing skills.

Route/Place

Lake Washington

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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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