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Skagit & Hope Islands

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Sea Kayak - Skagit & Hope Islands

Paddle to explore Hope and Skagit Island using the current to assist in both directions.

Contacts

Duncan Cox
Duncan Cox
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 10 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 3 kts
  • Pace: 2.5 knots

Meet at 9.00 am at Cornet Bay. 

This trip is for folks participating in the paddle/camp weekend.

We will take advantage of the current to paddle from Cornet Bay to Skagit Island, then circumnavigating Hope Island before heading back to Cornet Bay. There are State Parks to explore on both Islands. 

This trip is appropriate for students needing a graduation paddle.

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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