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Sea Kayak - Steilacoom to Toliva Shoal

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Sea Kayak - Steilacoom to Toliva Shoal

Incident management with Fireboat Endeavor.

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Caleb Fitts
Caleb Fitts
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.92 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 20 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1.5 kts
  • Pace: 3

Meet at Sunnyside Beach Park in Steilacoom with enough time to launch by 2pm.

The website for the park lists it as “temporarily open”. The parking fee has doubled to $10. However, the last time I was there, the pay box was missing. Bring wheels or arrange to share. There is a restroom at the park.

We will be on the water for 2-3 hours. Expect to get wet and dress for immersion. Helmets required.

We will rendezvous with first responders in the fetch between Steilacoom and Toliva Shoal. Participants should consider in what types of emergencies kayakers would call for aid. We will do several drills/scenarios. Participants will have the opportunity to practice summoning rescuers via marine VHF radio. Drysuits and helmets required.

Route/Place

Steilacoom to Titlow Beach

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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
  9. Helmet
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