Sea Kayak - Whidbey Island Circumnavigation

Meet at the Camano Island State Park boat ramp. We'll launch at 9:00 AM so please arrive early enough to pack kayaks, park cars, and be on the water on time.  Launch fee is $7 plus $10 per night parking.

This is a long and challenging paddle even with tidal assist throughout. Weather conditions can make it more so. Participants must have efficient rescue and self-rescue skills that are current.  We'll split camping fees  which will be a total of $70 for the group.

Saturday, August 6:
Camano Island SP to Bowman Bay, 23 NM
Launch at 9:00 AM and paddle north through Saratoga Passage. Once we get in to Skagit Bay we'll have more current assist the rest of the way to Deception Pass. Camp at the Bowman Bay WWTA site.

Sunday, August 7:
Bowman Bay to Fort Casey, 21 NM
Launch by 7:00 AM and head down the west shore of Whidbey. Slack at Admiralty Head is 3:00 PM so we'll need to be off the water by then (Fort Casey SP). We should have time to explore Fort Casey and the lighthouse after setting up camp.

Monday, August 8:
Fort Casey to Possession Pt, 20 NM
Launch at 9:00 AM to catch the flood down to the southern tip of Whidbey Island. Camp at the Possession Point State Park WWTA site.

Tuesday, August 9:
Possession Pt to Camano Island SP, 16 NM
Launch at 9:00 AM to ride the flood through Saratoga Passage back to Camano Island SP.