
Trip
Sea Kayak - Tacoma Narrows
We’ll put in at Titlow Beach, paddling the Narrows with a delightful current assist having lunch at the Tides, in GigHarbor. We’ll head back just in time to catch the Flood currents at almost 4kts at Point Evans. (There’s almost always a Seal escort near by)!
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sun, Mar 8, 2020
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak III
- Moderate
- Mileage: 14.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 15 kts
- Maximum Waves: 2.5 ft
- Maximum Currents: 4 kts
- Pace: 3
- 3 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet 8:45am
Launch at 9:30am
We’ll be off water around 4:00pm
Dry suits required
Bring if you have them:
VHF radio, tow belt,
Bring snacks and something warm to drink
Tacoma Narrows
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MapTech Puget Sound Chart No. 100
NOAA Puget Sound: Possession Sound to Olympia including Hood Canal No. 18445 - See full route/place details.
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.
- Floatation in both ends of the kayak
- U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Paddle
- Spray skirt
- Bilge pump with floatation
- Self-rescue paddle float
- Waterproof whistle
- Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally