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Sea Kayak - Foss Waterway Park to Dickman Mill Park

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Sea Kayak - Foss Waterway Park to Dickman Mill Park

SKII+ STUDENT PADDLE Commencement Bay in Tacoma

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Patrick McSherry
Patrick McSherry
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 12 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 1 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 1 kts
  • Pace: 2 kts

We will meet 9:00 AM at Foss Waterfront Park located at 1930 East D Street in Tacoma under the WA509 Bridge.

Join us on this SK II+ 6.0 nm student paddle around Commencement Bay in Tacoma.  Everyone that goes on this paddle will be practicing wet exits and kayak rescues -- it will be fun!  We will plan on eating a picnic lunch at Dickman Mill Park before heading back.
Everyone must wear emersion wear (wet suit or dry suit.)  All kayaks must have flotation at both ends and must have static deck lines on the front and rear.  Be sure to bring your PFD and paddle float/pump.  You might want to bring a neoprene cap and goggles/nose plug. We will be going out with conditions of up to 12 kt winds and 1 foot waves. If conditions are too severe, the alternate site is Gig Harbor.

Route/Place

Commencement Bay


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

These seven essentials plus The Ten Essentials are required on all sea kayaking trips.  All but the whistle and clothing should be provided with any kayak rental.

  1. Floatation in both ends of the kayak
  2. U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  3. Paddle
  4. Spray skirt
  5. Bilge pump with floatation
  6. Self-rescue paddle float
  7. Waterproof whistle
  8. Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally
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