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Sea Kayak - Penn Cove

Easy, protected triip exploring Penn Cove near Coupville

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Charlie Michel
Charlie Michel
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  • Sea Kayak II
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 8.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 12 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1.5 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1 kts
  • Pace: 3.2

Show up at Monroe Landing south of Oak Harbor, 519 W Scenic Heights Rd, Oak Harbor, WA, at 9am.  This should provide enough time for folks to break camp, drive 20 minutes from Deception Pass campground, kayak for the day, then take either the Clinton or Coupeville ferry home.

No permit required to park in unpaved lot.

Cobble beach, no stairs.

No restrooms, no water.

Plan to bring your food and drink.

Immersion wear required.

General meander to Coupville.  There should be restrooms there, maybe a place to buy a treat. We won't have time for a full sit-down lunch.

Route/Place

Penn Cove

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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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