Nisqually Delta & Reach

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Sea Kayak - Nisqually Delta & Reach

A evening paddle on the delta. This is an Olympia student paddle. All qualified sea kayakers are welcome but Oly grads get priority. Leader permission required please. Dan Halsey. 360-438-9212.

  • Sea Kayak III
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 7.0 nm
  • Maximum Waves: 1 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1 kts
  • Pace: 2.0 mph

Meet at Luhr Beach 5: 30pm to gather and set parking and get ready for 6-6:15 launch. 

A discover Pass is required to park at Luhr beach, there may not be facilities there. This is  a very scenic area of the Puget Sound when the weather cooperates. Car pooling is encouraged as parking is very tight. 

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Nisqually Delta & Reach


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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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