Carr Inlet

Trip

Sea Kayak - Wauna to Cutts Island

Student paddle from Purdy Spit (at Wauna) to Cutts Island

  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.5 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 12 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 kts

We will meet at 8:30 am at the boat launch/parking area on the west end of the Purdy Spit (at Wauna.)  There is also parking across the street and along the Purdy Spit.

This is a student paddle for Basic Class students.  We will launch from the Purdy Spit (at Wauna) and paddle to Cutts Island for lunch.

We'll be practicing our kayak rescues at some point on the paddle.

Face masks will not be required, though individual participants are welcome to wear one if they prefer.

Route/Place

Carr Inlet


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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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