
Clinic
Wind and Waves - Dyes Inlet
Learn skills for paddling in wind and waves
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Nov 23, 2019
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak III
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 17 kts
- Maximum Waves: 2.5 ft
- Maximum Currents: 1 kts
- Pace: slow
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
9:00 am at Monica's Waterfront Bakery in Old Town Silverdale. We will chat for an hour before getting to the launch, which will be either at the Silverdale Boat Ramp, Chico, or Tracyton.
If there is insufficient wind for a meaningful clinic, this will become a maneuvering skills clinic.
One day clinic learning how to control your boat in wind and small waves. The clinic will usually be held with winds up to 20 mph, and waves 1-3 feet. Dry suit and helmet required (dynamic conditions). Recommend neoprene cap and gloves as well. A directional control clinic is recommended prior to taking this, but is not required.
Dyes Inlet
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NOAA Puget Sound: Seattle to Bremerton No. 18449
MapTech Puget Sound Chart No. 100 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
20 sea kayak essentials.
Dry suit
Helmet
Recommend gloves and neoprene hat.