Sea Kayak - McNeil Island Circumnavigation

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Sea Kayak - McNeil Island Circumnavigation

Let's see what we can find on a winter day around pretty McNeil Island!

  • Sea Kayak III+
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 14.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 3.0 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2 kts
  • Pace: 3+ KTS

TBA with leader's permission

 You must be able to cross the channel regardless of conditions so good bracing and boat control skills are a must. Drysuit required.   Parking fee will apply.

Route/Place

McNeil Island 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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