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Whidbey Island West Shore

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Sea Kayak - Whidbey Island West Shore

Paddle the West Coast of Whidbey Island from Deception pass to Libbey Beach Park.

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Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak IV
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.8 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 20 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 4 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1 kts

We'll meet at 8:30 am  at Bowman Bay in Deception Pass State Park to organize a shuttle (if the West Beach parking area reopens we will start there instead).  A shuttle is required and will take about an hour, so we should be paddling by 10 am.   

The shoreline is exposed to wind and waves from the Straight of Juan de Fuca and conditions can vary considerably.  Much of the shore is cobble beach.  Landings are possible but will be tricky with breaking waves.  

I expect to be off the water by 2 or 3 pm.  

Route/Place

Whidbey Island West Shore

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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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