Nisqually Delta & Reach

Trip

Sea Kayak - Nisqually Delta & Reach

This will be a relaxed paddle up to seven miles. We will be returning before sunset. Route will be determined at time of launch.

  • Sea Kayak III, Class 0 Still Water, Class I River
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 10 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2 kts
  • Pace: Moderate

Meet at Luhr beach boat ramp Nisqually Reach at the end of Dmilluhr Dr NE and be ready to launch at 6PM.

This is the Olympia Branch Wednesday night paddle typically held at Boston Harbor. 

Route/Place

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
  9. A Light being we are paddling close to sunset.
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