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Sea Kayak - Tacoma Narrows

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Sea Kayak - Tacoma Narrows

A nice winter paddle on current assist for a belated birthday lunch at The Tides and back. Launch point/mileage will depend on weather.

Contacts

Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak III/IV
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 18 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 3.0 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2.5 kts
  • Pace: current assist

TBA depending on weather and group abilities.

This is a definite winter paddle so paddlers need to be comfortable with the possibility of wind/waves and have a reliable low brace and good forward stroke.    Prior experience through the Tacoma Narrows is a plus.  We will have  a hot lunch at kayak friendly Tides Restaurant before returning to our launch site.  Boat launch fee MAY apply depending on our launch.  Should return by 1600 if not before. 

Route/Place

Tacoma Narrows

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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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