
Trip Report
Sea Kayak - Cape Flattery
Watch for Boomers!
- Fri, Jun 2, 2023
- Sea Kayak - Cape Flattery
- Hobuck Beach & Neah Bay
- Sea Kayaking
- Successful
- Road suitable for all vehicles
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A few tips:
- Stay away from the boomers on the spit between the Cape and Tatoosh. Very strong currents flow through there even at "slack". It is not a place to play due to rocks and chaotic water.
- In particular, if coming back from Tatoosh - go far South first before cutting back to shore Easterly, to avoid getting sucked into boomer field.
- Better experience is mid to higher tidals to allow more cave and arch exploration.
- Avoid going altogether if winds are 15kt+ and/or strong swells against your return, or plan a shuttle to leverage wind/swell directions.