This list doesn’t contain leader names and phone numbers, partly to protect their
privacy. All club members receive a complete trip list. Participation in any of these
trips requires membership in SSKC or another local club with which we share reciprocal
trip scheduling. Members may also bring guests on trips with the leader’s permission.
| Date |
Skill
Level |
Description |
|
2/6
Sat
|
2
|
LAKE
DIABLO – FROZEN WATERFALL TOUR.
Paddle to Ross Dam through the canyon searching for frozen
waterfalls. Wetsuit recommended.
|
|
2/7
Sun
|
3
|
SKAGIT
RIVER EAGLE FLOAT. After
Diablo’s frozen tour on Saturday stay overnight at Clark’s
Cabins in Marblemount and check out the bunnies (really).
Then on Sunday look out for eagles as we paddle/float the
Skagit River from Marblemount to Rockport.
Bracing skills and wetsuit/drysuit required.
Bring warm clothing, the water is COLD. 10 miles. Car shuttle required.
|
|
3/24-26
Fri-Sun
|
0
|
WASHINGTON
WATER TRAILS – Annual Meeting at the Edmonds Yacht Club. Come
aboard for the WWTA Annual Meeting. WWTA mission is to increase
recreational opportunities for people with small boats, and
environmental stewardship.
Cost: $35 per
person, $40 for late registration. Vegetarian meal option. No host
bar.
The main events will be Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March
25th. As well as a paddle on Sunday.
Topics discussed on Saturday include classes on paddling with
kids, low impact camping, stewardship and other water trails in the
state, a geographic
connections board to find folks from your area to paddle with or to
get information about local clubs, an archiving project to capture
the last 50 years of paddling in the area.
Bring snapshots, memories and stories. We can even tape
segments.
Mark your calendars now! Call
WWTA for more information and agenda details.
|
|
3/26
Sun
|
2
|
EDMONDS
and POSSESSION SOUND. After enjoying the Saturday night
festivities at the WWTA 2000 Annual Meeting in Edmonds, see one of
the Cascadia Marine Trail sites for yourself.
Paddle from Bracketts Landing to the Meadowdale CMT site, and
on to Picnic Point County Park if the weather is good Why wouldn’t it
be? Paddle
approx. 8-10 NM. |
|
3/31
Fri
|
2-3
|
EBEY
ISLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION. Come
paddle the wilds of Everett quiet, uninhabited channels, bird
sanctuary / wildlife preserve, and the dark industrial underbelly of
our neighbor to the north.
Paddle approx 15 miles. |
|
4/1-16
Sat-Sun
2
weeks+
|
3
|
BAHAMAS
- EAST COAST of ANDROS ISLAND.
Our fourth paddling trip in the Bahamas.
Paddle along the third longest barrier reef in the world from
Morgan’s Bluff in the north to Kemps Bay in the south. Andros the largest island in the Bahamas, is sparely
populated, heavily wooded with palms, pines and mahogany trees, etc.
Enjoy miles of unspoiled beaches, numerous bights, small cay
and islets. Opportunities
abound for snorkeling, bird watching, beachcombing and visiting
small Bahamian villages.
|
|
4/2
Sun
|
3
|
GUEMES
ISLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION. Launch
from Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes at 10 AM.
Approx 16 miles. Limit
6.
|
|
4/8
Sat
|
3
|
MAURY
ISLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION. Start
in East Passage, pass Point Robinson lighthouse and end in protected
Quartermaster Harbor. Can
be rough on outside if windy. Approx. 12 miles.
|
|
4/9
Sun
|
2
|
DABOB BAY
OYSTER FEST. Launch
at Point Whitney Shellfish Lab, gather oysters on a minus tide at
Tabook Point or Red Bluff (depending on wind).
Roast ’em and/or eat ’em raw!
(Tabasco optional.) Shellfish
permit required. Paddle
up to 8 miles.
|
|
4/15
Sat
|
0
|
NORTHWEST
OUTDOOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE. Annual
Open House at NWOC on Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM.
Semi-annual sale of new boats and gear runs April 8-16.
Free seminars, on-water instruction and paddling information
available.
|
|
4/15
Sat
|
2
|
TAX DAY
PADDLE on MYSTERY BAY.
Launch from Fort Flagler State Park. Get over the stress of tax season by paddling away your worries.
Enjoy a day out on the water.
|
|
4/18
Tues
|
2+
|
MIDWEEK
FULL MOON PADDLE. Launch
from Houghton Beach in Kirkland.
Flashlights required.
Enjoy a paddle on Lake Washington under the moonlight.
|
|
4/20
Thur
|
2
|
LAKE UNION
PADDLE. Come
out for an evening paddle on Lake Union, explore the houseboats,
Gasworks Park and more. Call
leader for meeting time and place.
|
|
4/23
Sun
|
2
|
NORTH
SHORE of LAKE SAMMAMISH. Explore
the shores of the lake before the motor boats and jet skis are out
there.
|
|
4/23
Sun
|
2-3
|
SEQUIM
BAY. Paddle the
area around and lagoons of Sequim Bay.
Enjoy the sights and scenes of the Olympic Peninsula.
|
|
4/29
Sat
|
1+
|
DES MOINES
to SEAHURST. Put in
at the Des Moines Beach park and paddle to Seahurst County Park.
Round trip 6-9 miles.
|
|
4/29
Sat
|
2+
|
KEY
PENINSULA. Experience
the Key Peninsula (South Sound) from the water.
Paddle from Joemma State Park on the west side of the
peninsula, and around the southern tip.
Continue north along the East side, through Pitt Passage,
to Penrose State Park. Approx:
12 miles. Sometimes the
weather is fantastic, sometimes not.
|
|
4/29-30
Sat-Sun
|
3
|
YELLOW
ISLAND. Wheel on at
Anacortes and ride the ferry to San Juan Island.
Launch from Friday Harbor and paddle 7 miles to Jones Island
to camp. On the return
paddle we will stop to see the spring wildflowers at the Nature
Conservancy’s Yellow Island, before returning to Friday Harbor.
Limit 8.
|
|
4/29-30
Sat-Sun
|
0
|
11th ANNUAL SEATTLE PADDLE FEST WEEKEND.
Come down to Stan Sayres Park and check out the canoes
and kayaks. This is a
great opportunity to paddle a wide variety of different boats.
Saturday is Canoe Day, Sunday is Kayak Day. 10:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost
$10 per person. Volunteers
needed to help with events and instructors needed to teach a 1 hour
intro class. Entry fee
waived for volunteers. Contact
Judy to volunteer. Profits donated to WWTA and Puget Soundkeeper
Alliance.
|
|
4/30
Sun
|
1
|
SAMMAMISH
SLOUGH. A
slow-paced paddle down the slough, 13 miles from Redmond, near
Marymoor Park, to Kenmore. Car shuttle necessary.
|
|
5/3
Wed
|
2
|
WEDNESDAY
EVENING LAKE PADDLE-MOUNT BAKER BEACH.
Relax as we paddle from Mt. Baker Beach (south of I-90
bridge) to Seward Park and back.
|
|
5/4
Thur
|
3
|
HOOD CANAL
BRIDGE to “HOLE in the WALL” or MATS MATS. Paddle in search of the wiley
Spartina. The trip is 12 NM and usually pleasant. Submarine
sightings are a possibility.
|
|
5/6
Sat
|
3
|
HOOD CANAL
SERIES - UNION to HOODSPORT.
Spend the summer paddling Hood Canal and exploring the
area.
|
|
5/7
Sun
|
2
|
MERCER
SLOUGH. A morning
paddle to get out early and enjoy the wildlife.
Launch at 9:00 am.
|
|
5/7
Sun
|
2
|
BLACK
RIVER.
Easy river south of Olympia with its own resident osprey.
This trip requires a car shuttle. Skill Level 3 if river is at high
water.
|
|
5/8
Mon
|
1
|
CUTTS
ISLAND CRAB and CLAM BAKE POTLUCK.
Paddle to Cutts Island for gathering clams and crab and cook
out on the beach. Bring potluck lunch. Good time for bottom watching
with the low tide. Shellfish
license required for gathering.
|
|
5/10
Wed
|
2
|
PIZZA
PADDLE on LAKE WASHINGTON.
Come enjoy an evening paddle on the lake.
Flashlights required. Bring
money for pizza dinner afterwards at Pegasus Pizza in Kirkland.
Call by May 3 for launch time and info.
|
|
5/13
Sat
|
2
|
NORTH END
of LAKE WASHINGTON. Enjoy
a Saturday on the lake, before the motor boats get out there. Paddle from Denny Park across to Matthews Beach.
|
|
5/13
Sat
|
1
|
BLACK
RIVER. Paddle this
river just south of Olympia to lunch spot and return.
No shuttle required. Canoes
and kayaks welcome. Sign
up by Thur May 11.
|
|
5/13-14
Sat-Sun
|
3
|
HOPE and
SKAGIT ISLAND OVERNIGHT. Come
out for a weekend excursion exploring these islands near Deception
Pass. We will launch Saturday morning from the Coronet Bay area of
Deception Pass State Park, explore Skagit Island and have lunch, and
then move on to Hope Island where we will camp Saturday night.
Sunday, we will circumnavigate Hope Island and will return Sunday
afternoon. Total paddling distance will be about 8 to 10 miles. No
signups before April 1st.
|
|
5/18
Thur
|
2+
|
MIDWEEK EVENING PADDLE - FULL MOON. Launch
from Houghton Beach in Kirkland. Paddle north to Juanita Bay,
stopping at Moss Bay for ice cream on the way back.
|
|
5/19-21
Fri-Sun
|
3
|
KAYAK the HANFORD REACH.
Scenic heart of the Columbia’s
last free-flowing reach: see it while it
lasts! Friday evening car-camp at Vantage.
Saturday launch at Vernita Bridge & river-camp at White
Bluff Landing. Sunday take out at Ringold Hatchery. Paddle total of 33 river miles.
|
|
5/19-21
Fri-Sun
|
1-2
|
BASIC SEA
KAYAK TRAINING. For
those interested in getting an in-depth introduction to sea
kayaking. The class will be held at Bowman Bay, in Deception Pass
State Park on Whidbey Island. Cost
$50 person. Sign up early. Class
size is limited.
Topics to include: Introduction
to the Kayak, Bracing, Wet Exit and Re-entry, Tides, Currents and
Navigation, Hypothermia, Marine Hazards, Safety Equipment, Signaling
Devices, Padding in Traffic, Self and Group Rescue, Equipment and
Clothing.
|
|
5/20-21
Sat-Sun
|
1-5
|
SAN JUAN CHALLENGE.
Anacortes is the site for
this exciting two day, 40 mile sea kayak race.
A mini 14 mile challenge race is also held.
Starts from Cap Sante park in Anacortes. Check out www.sjcraceandexpo.org for more info.
|
|
5/20
Sat
|
2
|
CIRCUMNAVIGATE FOX ISLAND.
This is a 13 mile paddle in south sound.
|
|
5/21
Sun
|
3
|
CHUCKANUT BAY.
Paddle Larrabee State Park
to Fairhaven and return. Explore
the bay with its fossilized tree trunks.
Total 10-12 miles.
|
|
5/27-29
Sat-Mon
|
3
|
PADDLE
SKAMOKAWA.
On the Columbia River between I-5 and Astoria. Paddle in
the protected slough, cross usually windy river and visit islands
and side streams. Third
day paddling or exploring on your own.
Boat rentals available at the Paddle Center. Great group
accommodations (2 nights) indoors.
Camping may be available.
|
|
5/28
Sun
|
1+
|
NISQUALLY
DELTA. Migratory
birds and resident seals and sea lions will be our companions on the
quiet exploration of the delta.
|
|
6/3
Sat
|
1
|
WYKOFF
SHOALS. Explore
the shores on this extra low tide day (-3.4 foot low tide).
Sign up by Thur June 1.
|
|
6/3
Sat
|
2+
|
ANNUAL
CRAB FEST-SADDLEBAG ISLAND.
Round trip paddle approximately 5 miles. Paddle from March
Point (near Anacortes) to Saddlebag Island. Stalk the elusive
Dungeness Crab. Return to March Point for potluck Crab Feed.
|
|
6/3
Sat
|
3
|
HOOD
CANAL SERIES - TRITON COVE to PLEASANT HARBOR.
Spend the summer paddling Hood Canal and exploring the
area.
|
|
6/4
Sun
|
2-3
|
HAMMERSLY
INLET. Enjoy the
late morning ebb tide ride from Shelton out to Hope Island for lunch
and a stroll. Return on the flood tide.
Six mile long passage.
|
|
6/7
Wed
|
2
|
WEDNESDAY EVENING PADDLE.
Launch in Lake Union and
have time to paddle through the Arboretum before it gets dark.
|
|
6/10
Sat
|
1
|
STEILACOOM
COOKOFF/POTLUCK. Paddle
from Sunnyside Beach Park to Saltars Point. Kayakers are invited to
paddle, then participate in the cookoff.
Bring camp stoves to prepare dishes on site. Prizes awarded.
Sign up by Thursday, June 8.
|
|
6/10-11
Sat-Sun
|
3
|
SPENCER
SPIT TO ORCAS ISLAND. Paddle
to Orcas Island from Lopez. Camp
at walk-in campground.
|
|
6/10-11
Sat-Sun
|
3
|
CIRCUMNAVIGATE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND. A
counterclockwise paddle around the island.
Approximately 12 miles each day.
Start at Fort Ward Park, then camp at Fay Bainbridge Park.
Next day ride current through Agate Passage and complete the loop. |
|
6/10-11
Sat-Sun
|
3
|
PELICAN
BEACH. Launch at
the Guemes ferry. Paddle
with current assist. Possible Bioluminescence. Watch dogfish swarm past beach after sunset.
Camp at Pelican Beach.
|
|
6/10-22
|
3
|
MISSOURI
RIVER. Retrace the
path of Lewis and Clark on this exploratory trip.
Dates tentative.
|
|
6/11
Sat
|
4
|
NISQUALLY
RIVER – Yelm Power Plant to Lumr Beach.
This is a trip for whitewater kayakers that is also flat
water paddle. We will
run the last 10 miles of the river then enter a cross the delta.
This trip was very diverse wildlife and water conditions.
Car shuttle, river skills and wet suit or dry suit required.
Short recreational or touring kayaks recommended.
Date subject to change due to flow level.
|
|
6/13
Tues
|
3
|
CIRCUMNAVIGATE
GUEMES ISLAND. Put in at Anacortes Guemes Ferry dock and paddle
approx. 15 miles. Expect
wind and current.
|
|
6/17
Sat
|
2
|
SUMMER
CELEBRATION PICNIC and FULL MOON NIGHT PADDLE. At Golden Gardens
Park. Meet at 7 PM for potluck dinner.
Paddle after sunset. Advanced signup and flashlights
required.
|
|
6/17-18
Sat-Sun
|
3
|
LUMMI
ISLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION. Launch
from Gooseberry Point at 10 AM.
Camp at DNR site. Cascadia
Marine Trail permit or $7 required for camping.
Limit 6.
|
|
6/17-18
Sat-Sun
|
4
|
DESTRUCTION
ISLAND and LaPUSH Surf. Saturday - enjoy surf kayaking off LaPush.
Sunday paddle approximately 7 n.m., leaving from Kalaloch.
Wetsuit, helmet and roll required.
|
|
6/17-25
Sat-Sun
|
3-4
|
EXPLORE
THE GULF ISLANDS. You’ve
been to the San Juans, why not check out the Gulf Islands?
Spend a week touring the northern and central islands.
Exploratory trip planned.
|
|
6/18
Sun
|
2
|
SADDLEBAG
ISLAND. Launch from
Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes. Paddle 3 miles to the island for
lunch and return. Limit of 10.
|
|
6/23-25
Fri-Sun
|
1-2
|
BASIC SEA
KAYAK TRAINING. For
those interested in getting an in-depth introduction to sea
kayaking. The class will be held at Bowman Bay, in Deception Pass
State Park on Whidbey Island. Cost
$50 person. Sign up early. Class
size is limited.
Topics to include: Introduction
to the Kayak, Bracing, Wet Exit and Re-entry, Tides, Currents and
Navigation, Hypothermia, Marine Hazards, Safety Equipment, Signaling
Devices, Padding in Traffic, Self and Group Rescue, Equipment and
Clothing.
|
|
6/23
Fri
|
3
|
VASHON
ISLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION.
Paddle 24 mile steady-paced day paddle, not as hard as you
might think. |
|
6/24
Sat
|
2+
|
KETRON
ISLAND. Put in at
Sunnyside Park. Paddle
around Ketron Island, checking out the shoreline.
Bracing skills required.
Round trip is 6 miles.
|
|
6/22-25
Thur-Sun
|
3-4
|
SAN JUAN
ISLANDS EXPLORATION.
Wheel on Anacortes. Start
our paddle in Friday Harbor to Shaw Island, then down west coast of
Lopez Island. Camping
at Shaw Island then Griffin Bay.
Extra day to explore American Camp.
Strong paddling skills and wheels required. Limit 6.
|
|
6/25-28
Sun-Wed
|
3
|
SUCIA
ISLAND. Put in
north side of Orcas Island. Camp
3 nights at beautiful Sucia Island.
Take one-day trips to Patos Island and Matia Island and
explore Sucia. Limit 8
boats. Be prepared for strong currents and wind.
|
|
6/30-7/4
Fri-Mon
|
4
|
OLYMPIC
COAST - LaPUSH to CEDAR CREEK.
Day trips to Shi Shi Beach.
Must have helmets, roll and wet or drysuit.
|
|
7/1
Sat
|
3
|
HOOD CANAL
SERIES - PLEASANT HARBOR to QUILCENE.
Spend the summer paddling Hood Canal and exploring the
area.
|
|
7/9
Sun
|
2
|
McMICKEN
ISLAND. Launch from
Joemma Beach State Park. Explore
coves and lagoons of Case Inlet, with lunch at McMicken Island
Marine Park.
|
|
7/13
Thur
|
2
|
LAKE UNION PADDLE - FULL MOON PADDLE.
Come out to enjoy the summer moon on Lake.
Call leader for meeting time and place.
|
|
7/14-25
Fri-Mon
|
3
|
NOOTKA
SOUND. Explore
Nootka Sound along the Vancouver West Coast.
Return to the put-in on the MV Uchuck.
Spare paddle, wetsuit/drysuit/ throw bag required.
|
|
7/15
Sat
|
2
|
SOUTH
SOUND. Put in at at
Heron Island Ferry dock, at Long Branch Peninsula.
Paddle approx.12-15 miles to Stretch Island to McMicken
Island and return.
|
|
7/15
Sat
|
1-2
|
KAYAK THE
“GRAND CANAL” - OCEAN SHORES.
Accommodations for 6-8 at Marty’s cabin in Copalis.
Overflow accommodations available at public campground.
|
|
7/16
Sun
|
2
|
FULL MOON
PADDLE. Come out
and enjoy a warm summer evening on Lake Washington.
Explore the Kirkland waterfront with moonlight overhead.
Lights on boats required.
Call for launch time and place.
|
|
7/18
Tue
|
2
|
DESSERT
PADDLE. Mid-week
evening paddle on Lake Washington from Houghton Beach, Kirkland.
Bring a dessert to share, then paddle in South Cove.
|
|
7/22-23
Sat-Sun
|
2-3
|
LARRABEE
STATE PARK. Launch Saturday at 10:30 a.m, paddle north to
Chuckanut Bay (bring lunch) and return.
Opportunity to paddle Sunday also.
Paddlers are responsible for own overnight accommodations at the
park. Skill level is wind-dependent. Camping reservations:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/faxreq.htm
|
|
7/22-8/6
Sat-Sun
2
weeks+
|
4
|
SE ALASKA, KAKE to WRANGELL VIA KUIU ISLAND and
SUMNER STRAIT. Join us in exploring this pristine wilderness area. Put
in at the historic Indian Village of Kake. Abundant wildlife, seals,
humpback whales, eagles, seabirds, etc. Visit ancient Indian sites,
beachcomb unspoiled beaches, enjoy long summer evenings with
spectacular sunsets.
|
|
7/29
Sat
|
3
|
HOOD CANAL
SERIES - SEABECK to KITSAP. Spend
the summer paddling Hood Canal and exploring the area.
|
|
7/29-30
Sat/Sun
|
3+
|
WASHINGTON
PARK to DOE ISLAND. A
quick overnight trip, paddling from Washington Park in Anacortes, to
Doe Island, near Orcas Island.
Catch the afternoon flood north to camp on Doe Island and
return with the morning ebb. Optional
hot tub and vegetarian restaurant 15 minutes away in Doe Bay.
Nine miles each way, at a 3 knot pace.
Wetsuit/drysuit required. Afternoon winds could test our
paddling skills.
|
|
7/29-30
Sat/Sun
|
3
|
LONG
ISLAND / WILLAPA BAY. Paddle 2 days with overnight camping on
Long Island oyster fry & BYOB. Paddling and hiking itinerary
subject to weather conditions.
|
|
8/5
Sat
|
3
|
CIRCUMNAVIGATE
INDIAN ISLAND. Come
paddle around Indian Island on the Olympic Peninsula.
|
|
8/4-6
Fri-Sun
|
3-4
|
WASHINGTON
PARK to SPENCER SPIT. Launch
from Washington Park at 8 a.m -
approx 7 miles each way.
Paddlers must be comfortable crossing Rosario Strait.
Cascadia Marine Trail permit or $7 for camping. Limit 6.
|
|
8/6
Sun
|
2
|
PENN
COVE on WHIDBEY ISLAND.
Launch at Captain Thomas Coupeville Park.
Explore Coupeville’s historic waterfront and the lagoons of
Penn Cove.
|
|
8/12-13
Sat-Sun
|
3
|
HOOD CANAL
SERIES - UNION to BELFAIR.
Spend the summer paddling Hood Canal and exploring the
area. Car camping at Twanoh State Park.
|
|
8/13
Sat
|
2
|
PORT
TOWNSEND AREA. Explore
the waterfront Port Townsend to old Port Townsend.
Camp at nearby campground, and enjoy a full moon paddle at
night.
|
|
8/19
Sat
|
2
|
HENDERSON
INLET. Launch at
Boston Harbor, north of Olympia and paddle to Henderson Inlet and
return. See zillions of
seals and marine wildlife. Stop for lunch and explore the waterfront. Return with a
short side trip into Fishtrap Bay.
About 8 miles.
|
|
8/19-20
Sat-Sun
|
2-4
|
PACIFIC
BEACH SURF FEST. Babbette’s
Annual Sun and Surf Frolic at Pacific Beach State Park.
Sun, sand and surf to enjoy. Potluck feast Sat night.
Wine and candlelight. Brown pelicans and wildlife (besides the
crazy wave surfers) on the beach. Good for beginners to advanced
surfers. Creek to
paddle if you don’t want to surf.
Wetsuit/drysuit/helmet required for surfing, both whitewater
and sea kayaks. Call
Reservations NW (800)452-5687 for campsite. Group # 532693. Call
early!
|
|
8/26-28
Sat-Mon
|
3-4
|
SUCIA,
PATOS, AND MATIA ISLANDS. Join us for a long weekend in these
far north jewels of the San Juan Islands, famed for their intricate
geology. We will take an early Saturday morning ferry from Anacortes
to Orcas Island, drive to the north end of Orcas and launch from
North Beach. We will establish a base camp at the WWTA campsite on
Sucia Island and spend the weekend exploring Sucia and her sister
islands. We will camp on Sucia for two nights and return on Monday
afternoon. Experienced paddlers only. No signups before July 15th.
|
|
8/27
Sun
|
2+
|
MAURY
ISLAND.
Circumnavigate Maury Island from Quartermaster Harbor,
Dockton and Point Robinson Light.
|
|
8/27-9/2
Sun-Sat
|
3-4
|
BROKEN
GROUP. Explore the
many islands in Barkley Sound.
Paddle 10-15 miles per day.
Wetsuit/drysuit and kayak camping experience required.
|
|
9/8-10
Fri-Sun
|
2+
|
6th ANNUAL FALL FUNFEST at FORT FLAGLER. Two paddles planned, but destination is weather
dependent. One to Port
Townsend for the Wooden Boat Show, followed by Saturday night
potluck. Friday night
dinner at Ajax Café. No host dinner, reservations are for 7:30 pm.
Overnight stay in the old Army barracks.
Must pre-register and send $20 deposit for housing by August
15.
|
|
9/8-11
Fri-Mon
|
3
|
SUCIA
ISLAND. The
summer crowds are gone and now is the time for the annual migration
to the best island in the San Juans.
Day paddles to Matia and Patos islands. Plenty of hiking
trails on Sucia to explore. Possible
wind and current conditions.
|
|
9/9
Sat
|
1-2
|
STRETCH
ISLAND. Paddle to
Stretch Island from Vaughn Bay.
Tour the Island Bell vineyard and Mosquito Fleet Museum.
|
|
9/9-10
Sat-Sun
|
2-3
|
LUMMI
ISLAND. It’s
an almost full moon - should be nice. The DNR campsite is wonderful.
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9/9-16
Sat-Sat
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3-4
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LAKE
CHELAN. Paddle from
the desert to the mountains as we paddle most of the length of Lake
Chelan. Paddle 3 days each way with a day in Stehikin for hiking,
etc. Possible windy
conditions. Wetsuit/drysuit
and kayak camping experience required.
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9/10-16
Sun-Sat
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3
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LAKE
ROOSEVELT – KETTLE FALLS.
Paddle the upper portion of Lake Roosevelt, Kettle Falls to
Fort Spokane in beautiful Eastern Washington. Paddle 55 miles
“door to door”. Exploratory
trips may add more miles. Afternoon
winds can test your paddling skills.
Call leader for meeting location.
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9/15-17
Fri-Sun
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0
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WEST COAST SEA KAYAK SYMPOSIUM.
Held at Fort Warden, near
town of Port Townsend, this symposium has attracted hundreds of
paddlers. Good opportunity to try new equipment, demo boats, attend
seminars, meet new paddling friends. Check out web site: http://www.gopaddle.org
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9/23
Sat
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2
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CELEBRATE
AUTUMN: EVERETT TO MARYSVILLE VIA EBEY SLOUGH.
Meet at Langois Beachfront Park on Snohomish River. Car
shuttle required. “Optional” dinner after in Marysville.
Call for launch time.
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9/24
Sun
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2
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KAYAK
POINT.
Explore the area east of Camano Island, heading south
possibly as far as Tulalip Bay
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9/30
Sat
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3
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CHUCKANUT
BAY. Launch from
Wildcat Cove, just north of Larrabee State Park and paddle north to
Chuckanut Bay. Eat
lunch on Chuckanut Island and explore the bay before the return to
Wildcat Cove. Round
trip is 5+ miles. Limit 10.
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10/7
Sat
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2
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CAPITOL
LAKE, OLYMPIA. Paddle
around Capitol Lake in Tumwater.
A freshwater paddle on a beautiful fall day.
Watch those spawning salmon at close range. Call for meeting time and location.
Check out the new restaurant and feast on nachos.
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10/7-8
Sat-Sun
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1-2
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BAKER LAKE - FALL LEAVES, KAYAK AND CAMPING.
Winds can create large waves on this lake.
Be prepared to paddle one way and return via car shuttle.
If weather turns bad, hot springs are nearby!
Call for directions and launch time.
Sign up by Thursday Oct 5.
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10/14
Sat
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3+
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HOOD CANAL
BRIDGE to KINGSTON. Finish
off the Hood Canal Series by meeting at Kingston for Car Shuttle.
Launch at Salisbury Park (east side of Hood Canal Bridge), paddle
around Foulweather Bluff. Lunch stop at Point No Point, end at
Kingston. 20 miles.
Exploratory, early start and fast pace best describe this
paddle.
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10/22
Sun
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2+
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SKOKOMISH
DELTA. Paddle in
the estuary on the incoming tide.
See lots of birds and marine wildlife, amid early fall
colors. About 4-5 hours
out on the water.
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10/28
Sat
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1
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HALLOWEEN
PADDLE - SOUND SOUTH. Come
in costumes and decorated boats.
Paddle in Gig Harbor, then stop for dinner at Shoreline
restaurant. Call
for meeting place and time.
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10/31
Tues
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2
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HALLOWEEN PADDLE - LAKE UNION.
Trick or Treat around the
houseboats. Come in
costume and decorate your boat. Flashlights required.
Meet at 5:30 PM at the Boat Ramp on Sunnyside Ave, just East
of Gasworks Park.
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11/4
Sat
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2+
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CASE INLET. Launch at Allyn. Enjoy the fall colors and jumping salmon as
we explore North bay. After
a quick nature break back in Allyn, we will paddle to Stretch Island
for lunch. Approximately
11 miles.
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11/4
Sat
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2
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McCALISTER CREEK - NISQUALLY DELTA. Ride
the flood up the creek, ride the ebb back. It is the time to glide
over spawning Chum. Email: marlla@aol.com
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11/4
Sat
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1+
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HOOD CANAL. Explore the end of Hood Canal. The high
tide should allow us to explore these waters. When I was there this
summer the tide was too low but looked like there was a lot of
potential. We saw osprey, herons and seals - don't know what winter
will bring. Exploratory. Catch the 0925 Southworth ferry or meet at
Belfair State Park at 11am. --Dede Email: dchinlund@earthlink.net.
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11/25
Sat
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2
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DUNGENESS
SPIT. Paddle Cline
Spit to Dungeness Lighthouse. Stop
for lunch, then return for supper at the Three Crabs restaurant. Dungeness Spit is a National Wildlife Reserve.
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11/26
Sun
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3
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PROTECTION
ISLAND or SEQUIM BAY. After
working off some of the Thanksgiving stuffing with Babs on Saturday,
camp overnight at Sequim Bay State Park (or indulge in the motel
just down the highway). Circumnavigate
Protection Island if the weather is calm or explore the sandspits at
the entrance to Sequim Bay if weather is bad.
Paddle approx 7 to 10 miles.
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12/?
Early
in Month
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2
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CHRISTMAS
SHIP PADDLE - LAKE UNION. Decorate
your boats and follow the other boats behind the Christmas ship.
Wear your Santa Hat. Lights
required. Meet at the Sunnyside Boat Ramp.
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12/?
Later
in Month
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2
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CHRISTMAS
SHIP PADDLE - KIRKLAND. Ho
Ho Ho, jolly paddlers needed to accompany the Christmas Ship
carolers. Lights,
antlers and jingle bells are encouraged. We’ll launch in Kirkland and meet the Christmas ships for
the holiday concert. Dress
warm and bring lights or glow sticks for your boat. Call for exact meeting place.
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2/3/2001
Sat
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2-3
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FROZEN
WATERFALL PADDLE. Paddle
from Lake Diablo through the canyon to Ross Dam for lunch, and
experience the 500 foot icicles.
Dress warmly. Wetsuit/drysuit
strongly recommended.
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