Strait of Juan de Fuca
Round trip route from Port Angeles, across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Race Rocks (on the Canadian side), then return.
Launch Points
- Hollywood Beach
- Angeles Point
On the water
- It is ~10.5 nm straight across the Straight of Juan de Fuca, but given ebbs and floods, the actual distance across will be closer to 12+/- nm each way, depending upon ferry angles needed.
- This website has a good write-up of the wildlife and border issues: https://alexsidles.com/trip-reports/race-rocks-28-june-2020
- This route passes into Canadian waters. Please be aware of any current border crossing rules and follow all international regulations.
- Race Rocks is an ecological preserve and landing is prohibited without permission.
- Carefully consider the impact of the floods and ebbs when going.
- Suitable Activities: Sea Kayaking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Sea Kayak V
- Length: 24.0 nm
- Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
- Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
- Recommended Party Size: 4
- Maximum Party Size: 8
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 8
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