Sea Kayak - South Hood Canal, Annas Bay & Lower Skokomish River

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Sea Kayak - South Hood Canal, Annas Bay & Lower Skokomish River

Morning Paddle from Potlatch State Park in conjunction with Olympia Branch Sea Kayaking annual picnic and basic class graduation.

  • Sea Kayak II+
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1.5 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1.5 kts
  • Pace: 2.5 - 3.0

Meet at Potlatch State Park for a 9 am launch.  

Absent significant wind this should be a fairly easy paddle.  We will paddle a course generally in the Great Bend area, specific route to be determined as we see how conditions shape up.  One possible route is up to Hoodsport, then across to Musquetti Pt and Randlands Oyster Beach, then down to Union and back to Potlatch.  The intent is to paddle early enough the beat the winds that often arise later in the day and be back by noon to enjoy the picnic festivities.  This paddle will qualify for a student/experience paddle.  All Mountaineers paddlers are welcomed, but priority will be given to Olympia paddlers who have RSVP'd for the picnic.  If the paddle fills up, I will move the non-priority paddlers to the waitlist.  Immersion wear and a Discover Pass is required.   

Click here for Potlatch SP and Discover Pass info:

https://www.stateparks.com/potlatch_state_park_in_washington.html#:~:text=A%20Discover%20Pass%20is%20required%20for%20vehicle%20access,exemptions%2C%20please%20visit%20the%20Discover%20Pass%20web%20page.

Route/Place

South Hood Canal, Annas Bay & Lower Skokomish River



  • Sea Trails South Hood Canal Dabob Bay WA201

    MapTech Puget Sound Chart No. 100

    NOAA Puget Sound: Southern Part No. 18448

    NOAA Hood Canal and Dabob Bay No. 18476
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

These three 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. U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  2. Paddle
  3. Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally
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