Trip

Sea Kayaking Student Paddle - Blake Island

Intro to Camping and/or overnight trip. Depending on sign up this trip can be used as a qualifying paddle to graduate a BSKC, an introduction to kayak camping or just an overnight on pretty Blake Island. Parking and camping fees will apply. Priority will be given to students who need the paddle to finish a class.

Sat, Sep 6, 2025 — Sun, Sep 7, 2025
Committee: Olympia Sea Kayaking Committee
Activity Type: Sea Kayaking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Sea Kayak II
Leader Rating: Casual
Mileage: 7.0 nm
Maximum Wind: 10 kts
Maximum Waves: 2.0 ft

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: 3 (4 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 1 (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Tue, Aug 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Registration Closed: Wed, Sep 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Blake Island is one of the best places to camp in a boat! Route will be determined by the skill level and needs of the paddlers. Information will be given prior to the trip for boat packing and camping requirements for those that need it. If being used as a qualifying paddle extra time will be given to complete the self and assisted recovery requirements. There will be plenty of time to explore the island on foot if desired. No campfires are allowed at the WWTA site.

Meeting place and time

TBA with leader's permission.

Route/Place

Blake Island

Recommended Maps & Charts:
MapTech Oak Bay to Commencement Bay No. 102
NOAA Puget Sound: Seattle to Bremerton No. 18449
Sea Trails Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton and Liberty Bay WA202
USGS Duwamish Head
USGS Bremerton East
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Roster

Required Equipment

These three 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.