Trip Report
Sea Kayak - Skagit & Hope Islands
The wind and wave forecasts for today's Skagit/Hope paddle were not to my liking so I changed the venue to Tillicum Beach to Camano Head and back. Not quite as long but still plenty scenic, and the conditions were great! Sunny with some clouds, light winds, and calm waters. One member of the roster dropped due to the change so it was just three of us today. Saw a Bald Eagle fishing a short distance from shore, a Banded Kingfisher doing the same, a number of Common Murres, and several Great Blue Heron. Started on time and finished 19 minutes early thanks to a helpful slick line (a shiny "path" on the water formed where the current and wind move together in the same direction).
Doug Palm
- Sun, Sep 29, 2024
- Sea Kayak - Skagit & Hope Islands
- Skagit & Hope Islands
- Sea Kayaking
- Successful
- Road suitable for all vehicles
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Conditions were great at the revised venue. Not so much for the original one.
The wind and wave forecasts for today's Skagit/Hope paddle were not to my liking so I changed the venue to Tillicum Beach to Camano Head and back. Not quite as long but still plenty scenic, and the conditions were great! Sunny with some clouds, light winds, and calm waters. One member of the roster dropped due to the change so it was just three of us today. Saw a Bald Eagle fishing a short distance from shore, a Banded Kingfisher doing the same, a number of Common Murres, and several Great Blue Heron. Started on time and finished 19 minutes early thanks to a helpful slick line (a shiny "path" on the water formed where the current and wind move together in the same direction).