Sea Kayak - Tacoma Narrows

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Sea Kayak - Tacoma Narrows

Spring currents will make this a fast and fun run to The Tides for lunch and back again.

  • Sea Kayak III+
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 11.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 3.0 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 3.7 kts
  • Pace: CURRENT ASSIST

TBA with leaders permission

Possibility of opposing wind and current will require good bracing skills and the ability to  confidently handle your boat in adverse conditions.  You must also be willing to eat in a public restaurant. COVID 19 Code of Conduct and dry suit  required, no exceptions. 

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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