East Passage, Puget Sound

launch points

• Browns Point Lighthouse Park
• Dash Point Pier
• Dash Point State Park
• Redondo Beach
• Saltwater State Park
• Des Moines Beach Park
• Marine View Park, City of Normandy Park

on the water

Shoreline

Paddle along the shoreline from any of the launch points for a moderate day of sea kayaking and enjoy views of the Olympic Mountains. Expect some winds.

Crossings

For more challenging and exposed sea kayaking consider a crossing from the one of the launch points on the eastern shore to Vashon or Maury Island.

• It is an exposed area with large fetch to the north and  south.
• Crossings between the mainland and Maury  Island are at least 2 nm.
• Kayakers should bring a marine VHF radio to coordinate crossing the  Puget Sound shipping lane with  Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) using Channel 14.

INFORMATION FOR LEADERS

SCHEDULING

This route allows multiple bookings. Please check scheduled trips listed below in the "Activities" tab to see if there is another group already booked on the same day. If so, please coordinate with them to ensure you are carpooling and heading to different locations at different areas. Please keep groups to two per launch point.

• Suitable Activities: Sea Kayaking
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Sea Kayak II/III

• Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
• Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12