Trip
Sea Kayak - Whidbey Island West Shore
Paddle the west coast of Whibey from Ebeys Landing to Bowman Bay.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 16, 2022
- Seattle Sea Kayaking
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak III/IV
- Moderate
- Mileage: 15.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 15 kts
- Maximum Waves: 3 ft
- Maximum Currents: 3 kts
- Pace: 2.7 knots
- FULL (4 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the takeout, and transfers boats so we can leave some of the cars there, then drive to Ebey Landing.
We will launch from Ebeys landing about 10-10:30, going north following the shore. We will step at Joseph Whidbey State Park for lunch, then continue pass the naval station (no stops) to deception pass state park. The final stretch of the trip will cross the outlet of Deception Pass and land at Bowman bay.
This Coast is mostly beach, but if exposed to wind and swell from the straight and the base we are going past prevents landing for several miles. Landing/launching in wind driven surf may be required.
This is eligible for the San Juan Paddle Award Badge.
This does require a car shuttle, Vaccines are required and we'll use masks during the shared car rides.
Meet at Bowman Bay (the takeout) at 9am to carpool to Ebeys landing to launch.
Whidbey Island West Shore
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NOAA Puget Sound No. 18440
NOAA Puget Sound: Northern Part No. 18441 - 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
- Dry Suit
- Mask for car ride