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Pickering Passage

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Sea Kayak - Pickering Passage

Pickering Passage, SK II, 8 nm

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Henry Romer
Henry Romer
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sea Kayak II
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 7.0 nm

Arcadia Launch ramp, 9 am

SK II, 8 nm.  We will head north from Arcadia to the Hartstene Bridge and explore lower Pickering Passage.  This is an experience paddle, suitable for this year's Basic Class Students.  Priority will be given to Olympia Students.

Route/Place

Pickering Passage


  • MapTech Puget Sound Chart No. 100
    NOAA Puget Sound: Possession Sound to Olympia including Hood Canal No. 18445
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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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