Field trip: Paddler Development Weekend
Introduction to the Currents of Deception Pass - Deception Pass
A gentle introduction to the currents of Deception Pass.
- Sun, Oct 14, 2018
- Seattle Sea Kayaking
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak IV
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 nm
- 2 (6 capacity)
- 1 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
Join us for a gentle introduction to the currents of Deception Pass. This class is a great place to start if you have never kayaked in currents or if you have but feel very nervous doing it! We will start in Bowman Bay and learn three important strokes to use in moving water. We will also practice wet exits and rescues before moving into the flood current.
We will plan to be in Canoe Pass before the ebb begins - that way we can start working with the currents when they are very mild. We will use the “challenge by choice” model so that those who want more can continue as the current builds and those who have had enough can watch from their boats or the beach. We will ride the current back to Bowman Bay when we are finished.
Deception Pass
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Sea Trails Deception Pass and Skagit Bay WA101
NOAA Bellingham to Everett No. 18423
NOAA Anacortes to Skagit Bay No. 18427 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Mountaineers' essentials and sea kayaking essentials. Immersion clothing (wetsuit or drysuit) and helmet (bike helmet okay) required.