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Mercer Island

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Sea Kayak - Mercer Island

We will launch from the north end of Mercer island and circumnavigate, taking advantage of increasing SW wind in the afternoon.

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COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.

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Shirley Rogers
Shirley Rogers
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2 kts
  • Pace: 3 kt but depends on conditions

Meet at 0900-0930 in order to launch at 1000.    Meeting place near north end of Mercer island will be emailed to participants.   Weather predicted to be high around 46 F and SW wind less than 10 kt increasing to 10-15 kt.    

Monitoring marine forecast and hourly graph.   

Winter paddling conditions, so wear layers of warm clothing under dry suit, a warm hat and gloves.  As usual bring mountaineers 10 essentials and kayaking essentials.   This is a good conditioner for longer more serious, remote, and/or overnight paddles.     Covid precautions.     Bring lunch (suggest a thermos with something hot) and snacks.    We will stop for lunch and 2 breaks.

Route/Place

Mercer Island

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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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