Sea Kayak - Mats Mats Bay to Port Ludlow

I expect this sea kayak trip to have this difficulty and these conditions.  View the sea kayak difficulties definitions on the Activity Types page

Charts: Sea Trails WA 105 North Hood Canal, Dosewallips to Port Ludlow, NOAA Nautical charts: 18477 and 18441

• Difficulty: SK III
• Wind: <15 knots
• Waves: <2 foot
• Route: The paddle will begin at Matts Matts Bay and depart through the scenic and narrow channel leading to Admiralty Inlet. We will then paddle south, staying near shore, between Colvos Rocks and Snake Rocks. We'll leisurely tour Port Ludlow Bay before stopping at Port Ludlow Marina for lunch. 
• Distance:  9.5 nm
• Pace: moderate

We will meet at 10 am at the Matts Matts Bay boat launch and depart at 11:00 am. Parking is free of charge and port-a-potty facilities are available. Bring lunch and sufficient water for the day. Lunch will be at Port Ludlow Marina.

"Immersion wear" (wetsuit or drysuit) is required along with Mountaineers essentials and sea kayak essentials (listed below).

Paddlers returning via the Edmonds-Kingston ferry or to destinations in South Kitsap County may wish to join me for a post-paddle pizza or locally made Mexican fare at the Kingston Marina while we listen to jazz saxophonist, Jeff Kashlawa, sponsored by the Kingston Chamber of Commerce.