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Tacoma Narrows

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Sea Kayak - Tacoma Narrows

Currents aren’t the fastest but the timing is for a fun run to a hot meal at The Tides and back again, looking for wildlife and possibly the last of the fall colors along the way.

Contacts

Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 3.0 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 3 kts
  • Pace: CURRENT ASSIST

TBA with leader permission

Opposing wind and current can make things lumpy especially under the bridge so good bracing skills are required. 

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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