
Trip
Sea Kayak - Totten Inlet
We launch at high tide and paddle the length of Totten Inlet (aprox. 12 NM) exploring along the way. This paddle qualifies as one of the South Sound Inlets Paddles
- 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.
- Mon, Sep 2, 2019
- Olympia Sea Kayaking Committee
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak II+
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 20 kts
- Maximum Waves: 2 ft
- Maximum Currents: 2 kts
- Pace: 3
- 4 (9 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Olympia West Side Haggen Food and Pharmacy parking lot at 7AM to arrange carpool and shuttles then drop boats and gear at the Kennedy Creek launch point and shuttle cars to the Arcadia Boat ramp. Plan for an 8:30 launch.
This is a one way paddle from Kennedy Creek to the Arcadia Boat ramp. Please organize your gear to drop off at the launch. Rest rooms at the Arcadia Boat ramp not at the launch point.
Totten Inlet
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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