Trip
Sea Kayak - Point Defiance Park
Potential play day with wind against current at the point
Contacts
- Sun, Dec 14, 2025
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Sea Kayak IV/V
- Challenging
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- Maximum Wind: 20 kts
- Maximum Waves: 2 ft
- Maximum Currents: 2.5 kts
- Pace: 3 knots
- FULL (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
- Sat, Dec 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Potential for play at the point with wind against current.
Max flood: ~2.0 knots at 9:40 am. If the forecast for winds from the SW holds, there may be opportunity for fun play in some wind+ current+ waves. If it does not materialize, we will do a leisurely paddle with some skills practice.
Helmets are required and all participants should be comfortable in wind, waves and current as well as capable of supporting others with rescues, towing etc.
Dress for immersion and bring enough hydration and snacks. Warm drinks are encouraged.
- Meeting Place: Owen Beach Parking Lot at Point Defiance Park (5605 Owen Beach Rd, Tacoma, WA 98407)
- Be ready to paddle at 9:00 am
- Wheels are useful at this location, parking is free and there are restrooms
Point Defiance Park
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NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474 - See full route/place details.
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.
- Floatation in both ends of the kayak
- U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Paddle
- Spray skirt
- Bilge pump with floatation
- Self-rescue paddle float
- Waterproof whistle
- Dry Suit
- Helmet