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Squaxin Island Circumnavigation

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Sea Kayak - Squaxin Island Circumnavigation

Counter-clockwise circumnavigation of Squaxin Island which has some of the most pristine shoreline in the entire Puget Sound.

Contacts

Terry Jaret
Terry Jaret
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II+
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2.5 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2.5 kts
  • Pace: 3 kts

Meet at the Arcadia Boat Launch.  Please arrive with enough time to be ready to launch at 10 AM.

You must be comfortable paddling in winter conditions where wind/waves can be a factor.  Dry suit also required.

Route/Place

Squaxin Island Circumnavigation

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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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