
Trip
Sea Kayak - Portage Island Circumnavigation
We'll launch from Gooseberry Point and circumnavigate Eliza and Portage Islands on the +8.5 tide.
- Sat, Mar 9, 2024
- Seattle Sea Kayaking
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak III+
- Moderate
- Mileage: 16.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 15 kts
- Maximum Waves: 2 ft
- Maximum Currents: 1.5 kts
- Pace: 3.0 kts
- 6 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
You must be comfortable paddling in winter conditions where wind/waves can be a factor. Dry suit required.
If forecasted wind is much above 10 kts we may choose an alternate plan to paddle Chuckanut Bay.
Launch from Gooseberry Point. Meet at the gravel lot north of the Lummi Island ferry dock. Please arrive with enough time to be ready to launch at 8:30 AM.
San Juan Islands & Lummi Island from Gooseberry Point
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Sea Trails Lummi Island, Bellingham & Samish Bays WA005
NOAA Bellingham to Everett No. 18423
NOAA Strait of Juan de Fuca to Strait of Georgia No. 18421
NOAA Bellingham Bay No. 18424 - 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
- Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally