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Tacoma Narrows

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Sea Kayak - Tacoma Narrows

Early morning paddle through The Narrows on the 4th of July from Owens Beach to Titlow and back to Owens.

Contacts

Teresa Ritter
Teresa Ritter
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 10 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2.3 kts
  • Pace: 2.5 kts

We will meet at 7:15 AM at Owens Beach in Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. Launch is 7:45 AM

Will be using ferry angle.   Be aware of  pilings at Titlow.

Route/Place

Tacoma Narrows

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

These seven 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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