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Camano Island

Sea kayak along an historic section of coast at the northern end of Camano Island. This area was once a major logging community and home to the first ship building operation in Puget Sound. It's a 7 nm round trip paddle.

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Utsalady Bay to English Boom

7.0 nm round trip, Difficulty: Sea Kayak II/II+

Sea kayak along an historic section of coast at the northern end of Camano Island. This area was once a major logging community and home to the first ship building operation in Puget Sound. There are spectacular mountain views on clear days, including Mount Baker, the North Cascades, the Olympics, and sometimes the peaks around Golden Ears Provincial Park in British Columbia. Follow the coastline of the bay around Brown Point and then east to English Boom. Be aware of extensive mudflats in this area, especially at lower tides (see NOAA chart 18441).

English Boom to Stanwood

9 NM ROUND TRIP, DIFFICULTY: SEA KAYAK II/II+

Paddle through a ghost forest of pilings along the northeast end of Camano Island, past a large heron nesting area, and ride the tide up the Stilliquamish River along the historic Stanwood waterfront. To avoid getting mired in the notorious mudflats of this area, plan to start and end when tides are 8 feet or higher and take advantage of tidal current assist each way by setting the mid-point of the paddle at a crest in the tidal cycle. This trip is not recommended during times of extreme river outflow.

  • Difficulty: Sea Kayak II
  • Length: 7.0 nm
  • Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
  • Parking Permit Required: None
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
  • NOAA Puget Sound: Northern Part No. 18441
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  • English Boom to Stanwood
  • Utsalady Bay to English Boom
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