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Vashon & Maury Islands Circumnavigation

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Sea Kayak - Maury Island Circumnavigation

We'll launch from the Des Moines Marina and paddle counter-clockwise around Maury Island. Wheels are required for the short portage across to Quartermaster Harbor.

Contacts

Will Greenough
Will Greenough
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak III+
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 16.9 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 20 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1.5 kts
  • Pace: 3 kt

Des Moines Marina.  Please arrive with enough time to be ready to launch at 8 AM.  Paid parking is $6 per day.

You must be comfortable paddling in winter conditions where wind/waves can be a factor.  Dry suit and kayak wheels required.

Current COVID vaccination required.

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Vashon & Maury Islands Circumnavigation

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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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