Trip
Sea Kayak - Neah Bay
Rock Gardening at Waadah Island and possible landings at First/Second/Third Beaches.
- Sun, Aug 2, 2020
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak V
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 nm
- Maximum Wind: 15 kts
- Maximum Waves: 3 ft
- Maximum Currents: 1 kts
- Pace: Modest
- 7 (7 capacity)
- 4 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the jetty behind the Warmhouse restaurant at 9:00am. Note that our plan is to be off the water at 3pm for those traveling home.
Must be registered for "Surf Zone and Beyond" to participate in this paddle.
Leader permission required.
Rock Gardening experience required. Must be up to date on rescues with recent practice.
Safety and communication will be stressed. Don't go anywhere you are not willing to swim.
Very dynamic conditions. Features will be "challenge by choice"
Hobuck Beach & Neah Bay
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Custom Correct North Olympic Coast
Green Trails Cape Flattery No. 98S
MapTech Cape Flattery to Whidbey Island No. 103
Sea Trails Strait of Juan de Fuca & Crescent Lake WA301
Sea Trails Roadless Coast, Neah Bay to Ruby Beach WA302
NOAA Cape Flattery No. 18485
Green Trails Olympic Coast Beaches No. 99S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
These eight 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.
- Floatation in both ends of the kayak
- U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Paddle
- Spray skirt
- Bilge pump with floatation
- Self-rescue paddle float
- Waterproof whistle
- Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally
- Helmet
- Gloves