
Trip
Sea Kayak - Point Robinson and the East Passage
Lets cross the East Channel to visit Point Robinson.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Jul 11, 2015
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Singles, 20-30 Somethings, Families, Adults
- Sea Kayak III+
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 nm
- $100.00
- 1 (8 capacity)
- 2 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
Point Robinson and the East Passage
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NOAA Puget Sound: Possession Sound to Olympia including Hood Canal No. 18445
Sea Trails Vashon Island, Tacoma Narrows to Elliot Bay WA203
MapTech Puget Sound Chart No. 100 - See full route/place details.
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.
- 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
- Immersion Wear required. Dry suits or wet suits which cover your torso are acceptable.