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Pickering Passage

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Sea Kayak - Pickering Passage

Current assist paddle from Graham Point to Jarrell Cove State park and back. Several coves to explore on the north end of the passage.

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Fred Inman
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  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 13.2 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 12 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1.5 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1.8 kts
  • Pace: moderate

Meet at Latimer’s Landing, Pickering Road @ Harstene Island Bridge, 3291 Pickering Road Shelton,WA.  Launch no later than  9:00 am. 
Directions: State Route 3 to Pickering Road toward Harstine Island

Note:  Google maps shows that Latimer's landing is "permanently closed."   I have contacted Mason County to see if the boat ramp at that location is still available, however the folks at Pickering Marine informed me that this launch cite is open.  

This will be a COVID-19 phase 2 paddle.

Lunch stop at Jarrell Cove State Park, bring your picnic lunch.  

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Pickering Passage

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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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