Seattle BSKC Student Paddle

Field trip: Basic Sea Kayaking Course

Seattle BSKC Student Paddle - Golden Gardens

Student paddle that meets Basic Sea Kayaking graduation requirement

  • Sea Kayak II+
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 8.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 10 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1 kts
  • Pace: easy

Meeting place: South end of Golden Gardens near the boat ramp. 

Meeting time:     8:15 am

We will help unload kayaks from Kayak Academy then get into the drysuits. Drysuits keep you dry but not warm. Bring a couple of synthetic/wool layers for warmth.

Dress for weather and immersion. You will be practicing your rescues.

 

This is a qualified student paddle in support of the Seattle Basic Sea Kayaking Course.

Immersion gear required.  The Kayak Academy is providing kayak and dry suit rental packages for this paddle.  Contact Kayak Academy at KA Rentals.  Kayak Academy will deliver to the launch site if there is a minimum of six kayaks rented.

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Route/Place

Golden Gardens


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Sea Kayak Essentials

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