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Sea Kayak - Point Robinson and the East Passage

Lets cross the East Channel to visit Point Robinson.

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Martin Mayock
Martin Mayock
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak III+
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 nm

The actual launch point will be in the DesMoines area and launch time will be announced soon.

This trip will visit Saltwater State Park, Des Moines Creek Park, and  Point Robinson Park. I'll pick the launch point soon. I expect this sea kayak trip to have this difficulty and these conditions.  View the sea kayak difficulties definitions on the Activity Types page.

  • Difficulty: SK III+
  • Wind:10-13 Kts
  • Waves:1-2 ft
  • Route:TBA
  • Distance:  7 nm
  • Pace:Moderate
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Point Robinson and the East Passage

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

These seven 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. Immersion Wear required. Dry suits or wet suits which cover your torso are acceptable.
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