Skagit & Hope Islands

Trip

Sea Kayak - Skagit & Hope Islands

We will explore Hope and Skagit Islands and surrounds as part of the Paddle and Camp weekend

  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 nm
  • Maximum Currents: 2 kts
  • Pace: 2

We will meet at Snee-oosh Beach Park at 9 AM to be ready for a 10 AM launch. There is no restroom at the  launch.

This trip is for participants in the Paddle and Camp weekend. A relaxed day will be spent visiting Hope and Skagit Islands  as  well as  the east and west shores. Lunch  will be at Skagit Island. We expect to be back at the launch around 3 PM. 

Route/Place

Skagit & Hope Islands


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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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