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Mercer Island

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Sea Kayak - Mercer Island

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

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Doug Cole
Doug Cole
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Pace: 3 knots

Come explore the Mercer Island coast with me! We'll plan to take lunch at the lovely Calkins Point Sand Beach. There are crossings which may require some basic bracing skills in the event of moderate winds and come prepared to paddle 13nm.

Meet at Seward Park and be ready to launch at 9:30 a.m. As you enter Seward Park, you'll see the ideal parking spots by the tennis courts to the right. If parking is busy you may have to unload here and park nearby.

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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