| Seattle
Sea Kayak Club 2007 Trip List |
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| Date |
# days |
Description |
SK Level |
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| Sunday, March
11 |
1+ |
Lake Diablo. Come paddle this scenic lake and enjoy
the spring views of winter in the North Cascades. Wetsuit or drysuit and
winter paddle gear required. Extend
the trip and stay overnight at cabins in Marblemount. Enjoy a relaxing Game Night Sat night.
Cribbage or Scrabble anyone? Saturday
- hiking or explore the Skagit River.
|
II+ |
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| Saturday, March
17 |
1 |
Langus River Front Park. Everett to Marysville
(car shuttle). Casual 2-3 hour paddle
in slough. Don't need to wear green,
but must have all standard safety gear.
Optional lunch nearby restaurant. |
I+ |
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| Saturday, March
31 |
1 |
Devil's Head -
Round Devil's Head from Joemma State Park to Long Branch. Shuttle involved. Nine nautical miles. Wet or drysuits may be required |
II-III |
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| Saturday, April
14 |
1 |
Joseph Whidbey State Park to
Moran's Beach County Park, Whidbey Island. SK III.
Approximately 14 nautical miles, round trip |
III |
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| Saturday,
April 21 |
1 |
Snohomish River/ Langus River
Front Park to 10th St. Boat Launch. Down the river to the sunken barges near
Jetty Island. Explore bay behind
barges, land on Jetty for sack lunch,
Around Jetty or portage over, depending upon weather. Many birds...heron, cormorants, possibly
even baby seagulls. About a 3-4 hour
trip. Car Shuttle.
|
II |
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| Sunday, April 22 |
1 |
Dabob Bay Oyster Fest. Launch at Point Whitney,
cross the Bay to our own secret oyster beach, pick a peck at low tide, slurp
them raw or grilled, tour the Bay on our return. 7 to 10 nm. |
III |
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| Thursday, April
26 |
1 |
Lake Washington Evening Paddle. Enjoy a relaxed paddle
leaving from Magnuson Park @7pm. |
II |
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| Saturday, April
28 |
2 |
Strawberry Island. Launch from Guemes Island and camp on
Strawberry. About 18 nm. |
III |
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| Saturday, April
28 |
1 |
Circumnavigate Fox Island. 13 nautical miles |
II-III |
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| Saturday, April
28 |
1 |
Spring Sea Kayak Seminar by Washington Water Trails at the Renton Community Center |
N/A |
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| Sunday, April 29 |
1 |
Hamersley Inlet. Launch At Shelton and
paddle to Hope Island for lunch and return.
Can be strong currents up to 5 knots.
Bring picnic lunch. 14 miles
round trip. Limit 12 people. |
II+ III |
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| Saturday, May 05 |
1 |
Anderson Island - Circumnavigate Anderson Island. 15 nautical miles. |
II-III |
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| Saturday, May 12 |
2 |
The Hook of Hood Canal. Launch from Belfair State
Park and paddle to Potlatch State Park to camp. Paddle back on the other side of the Canal. About 27 nm. |
III |
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| Friday, May 18 |
3 |
Yakima River. Paddle Yakima Canyon. Overnight 5/19 at Red's. 5/20 hike Umtanum Canyon (birds, flowers). |
II |
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| Saturday, May
19 |
2 |
Puget Sound Sea Kayak Symposium
in Tacoma |
N/A |
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| Monday, May 28 |
1 |
Cutts Island -
Paddle from the launch on Rosedale past Cutts Island to Kopachuck State Park
and Horseshoe Bay. Limit 8 |
II |
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| Thursday, May
31 |
1 |
Lake Washington Evening Paddle. Enjoy a relaxed paddle
leaving from Magnuson Park @7pm. |
II |
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| Friday, June 01 |
1 |
Blue Moon Paddle. Paddle from Edmonds to
Carkeek Park. Bring a flashlight, a snack and come explore the waters at
night and, hopefully, experience the bioluminescence. Limit of 12.
|
II+ |
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| Saturday, June
02 |
1 |
Chuckanut Bay
- 2.1 Minus tide. Best possible
viewing of the famous palm tree fossils this summer. |
I |
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| Saturday, June
09 |
2 |
Saddlebag Island. Paddle over from
Anacortes and explore Saddlebag island. Paddle around Padilla Bay and explore
the National Estuary Sanctuary. Great
for bird watching. Camping at
Saddlebag island marine park.
Wetsuit or drysuit required. |
III |
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| Saturday, June
09 |
1 |
Keyport to Poulsbo. Paddle Liberty
Bay. Lunch at Keyport on Kitsap
Peninsula. Alternately, paddle Agate
Passage. Approx. 8 miles. |
II |
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| Saturday, June
16 |
1 |
Mercer Slough on Lake
Washington. Good
beginner paddle. Placid stretch of
the Lake with no motorboats. Usually
see herons, other birds, even turtles on a sunny day. Not a long, hard paddle. Launch at Enati Park under I-90 East
Channel Bridge. About a 2 hour
paddle. |
I |
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| Thursday, June
21 |
1 |
Summer Solstice Paddle in
Kirkland. Paddle
the Kirkland waterfront and enjoy the evening of summer solstice on the
water. Meet at Houghton Beach at 6:30
pm, and paddle to Juanita Beach and back.
Stop for ice cream afterwards.
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II |
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| Friday, June 22 |
4 |
Whidbey Island. Launch at Camano Island
State Park and paddle around Whidbey Island.
Camps at Hope Island, Fort Ebey and Possession Point. Paddling days of 19, 16, 30 and 17 nm. |
IV |
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| Saturday, June
23 |
1 |
Henderson Inlet - See dozens of seals, herons and other wildlife on this lovely
Inlet paddle. Hiking trails at the
lunch spot add interest |
II+ |
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| Saturday, June
30 |
1 |
Dash Point to Quartermaster
Harbor. Day trip
into one of the most beautiful and scenic paddling environments in Puget
Sound. 14 nautical miles. |
II -III |
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| Sunday, July 01 |
1 |
Snohomish River Nice quiet leisurely summer
paddle. Bring sunglasses and suntan
lotion |
II-III |
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| Saturday, July
07 |
7 |
Lake Roosevelt. Kettle Falls to Spokane
River. Shuttle required. 60 miles.
Max 12 people. |
II-III |
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| Friday, July
27 |
3 |
Blakely and Decatur Islands Approximately 45
nautical miles. Launch from
Washington Park, Anacortes, on Friday.
Camp two nights at James Island (Cascadia Marine Trail site). After setting up camp on James Island on
Friday, circumnavigate Blakely Island.
On Saturday, circumnavigate Decatur Island. Return to Washington Park on Sunday. Paddlers must be comfortable crossing Rosario Strait in
potentially rough conditions. |
IV |
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| Sunday,
August 05 |
1 |
Second Annual Rescue & Roll
Practice on Beaver Lake. We'll put in at our home in
Sammamish at 2:00 pm and paddle a short distance to the Beaver Lake swimming
area. We'll practice rescues and rolls, or just paddle around Beaver Lake
for a couple hours and then return to our home for a potluck barbecue. Leisurely and fun. No formal instruction.
|
I |
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| Sunday, August
05 |
1 |
Hopeful Picnic South Sound - Boston Harbor to Hope Island.
Picnic on the Island, maybe pizza in Olympia afterward, depending on
group mood. |
II |
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| Friday, August 10 |
3 |
West Sound, Orcas Island Approximately 50
nautical miles. Launch from
Washington Park, Anacortes. Camp 2
nights at Blind Island (Cascadia Marine Trail site). Day trip Saturday to West Sound, Orcas
Island. Paddlers must be comfortable
crossing Rosario Strait in potentially rough conditions |
IV |
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| Saturday,
August 18 |
1 |
Port Townsend Shoreline. Meet at old Fort
Townsend and paddle north to Fort Warden beach. Explore the Port Townsend shoreline in between. Camping
at old Fort Townsend. Wetsuit
or drysuit required. |
III |
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| Saturday,
August 18 |
1 |
Crab from your Kayak: Back by popular
demand, crab at a secret location that produces limits frequently. Meet at 10:00 am, drive and launch at
noon. If the weather is good, cook our bounty on the beach or return to our
house in Seattle. Limit 8 boats. Must
have Crab Trap or Ring and Crabbing license.
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| Tuesday, August
28 |
1 |
Lake Union-Ship Canal Evening
Paddle - Early evening launch at the Sunnyside Boat Launch
on Lake Union & paddle down the Ship Canal (2 hours). Bring lights. |
III |
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| Friday,
September 07 |
3 |
Wooden Boats Port Townsend |
N/A |
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| Friday,
September 14 |
3 |
Fort Flagler -
14th Annual Fun Festival at Fort Flagler.
Fri. evening BBQ. Sat. paddle
to Port Townsend or in Kilisut Harbor.
Sat. evening potluck. Sun. do
Port Townsend Channel and Chimacum Creek.
Sleep in dorm rooms in old Army barracks. Fee $25/person; $ in by 9/7 to reserve your place. |
II+ |
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| Friday,
September 14 |
3 |
West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium
Port Townsend |
N/A |
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| Saturday,
September 22 |
2 |
Burrows Island. Launch at Bowman Bay,
explore Burrows and Allen Islands and camp at Burrows. About 14 nm. |
III |
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| Saturday,
September 22 |
2 |
Circumnavigate Cypress Island. Launch from Washington
Park, tents and campfires at Pelican Beach, climb Eagle Cliff – a beautiful trip to celebrate the
equinox and welcome autumn. 15
nm
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III |
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| Saturday,
September 22 |
1 |
Annual Fall Trip through Everett
Slough. Celebrate
autumn with a leisurely-paced paddle from Langus River Front Park to
Marysville (car shuttle). A calm
quiet stretch of slow water (find blackberry bushes). 2-3 hour trip. Optional early dinner at a nearby restaurant. |
1+ |
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| Saturday,
September 29 |
7 |
San Juan Loop. Depart from Anacortes,
weave between Orcas and Shaw, turn around the south end of San Juan and the
north end of Lopez. Two nights in the
middle with hot showers and kitchens at Snug Harbor Resort. 65 miles.
Max 14nm/day. Sign up by Sept
10, max 8 people. |
III |
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| Saturday,
September 29 |
1 |
Capitol Lake. See salmon and fall colors. |
I |
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| Tuesday,
October 09 |
1 |
Kirkland
Evening Paddle. 2 hour paddle from
Houghton Beach to Juanita Bay. Look
for beavers in the Bay and return after dark. |
III |
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| Saturday,
October 13 |
1 |
Case Inlet -
Leaping salmon and beautiful fall colors are highlights of this almost-annual
paddle |
II |
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| Saturday,
October 20 |
1 |
Squaxin Island. Launch at Boston Harbor
and paddle around Squaxin and Hope Islands.
About 12 nm. |
III |
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| Saturday, Oct. 27 - 29 |
3 |
Lake Ozette on
the West Side of the Olympic Peninsula. Launch from the north side of the
lake at the end of Ozette Rd, next to the campground. Camp on Tivoli Island about six miles
south of the launch site . We'll make
this a base camp for two nights. As a
side trip, we can hike about two miles on a trail from Ericson Bay to Sand
Point on the coast. Be prepared for
wet weather. The lake has a
eight-mile fetch, so it can generate waves if the wind kicks up. Due to the drive distance, car-pooling is
recommended. Limit - eight due to
camping constraints on Tivoli Island. |
III |
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| Saturday,
November 03 |
1 |
Oakland Bay: Explore the most
obscure inlet-end of South Puget Sound!
Launch from Walker County Park near Shelton, tour Chapman Cove on the
way up to the top of the inlet, and check out the docks of Shelton on the way
down. This bay provides more than a
third of the nation’s manila clam harvest.
13 miles round trip. |
III |
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| Saturday, November 24 |
1 |
Dungeness Spit. Paddle from Cline Spit to Dungeness Lighthouse, stop for lunch,
then return for supper at the Three Crabs restaurant. Dungeness Spit is a National Wildlife
Reserve. $3.00 launch fee/family.
Sign up early – numbers of visitors are limited. |
II |
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| Sunday,
November 25 |
1 |
Sequim/ Discovery Bay. Depending on the
weather, we’ll explore the shore of the Miller Peninsula (protected from
south winds), OR explore the spits and lagoons inside Sequim Bay (protected
from north winds), OR cruise the west shore of Discovery Bay (protected from
west winds). 6 to 11 nm |
III |
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| Saturday,
December 01 |
1 |
Scenic Beach to Fisherman
Harbor: Launch from
near Seabeck on the east shore of Hood Canal, cross 3 miles to explore the
long cove at the end of Toandos Peninsula, then cross 1 mile to the east and
follow the shore south for a loop trip.
14 miles round trip. |
IV |
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| Sunday, December
02 |
1 |
Enatai to Coulon. Paddle to Coulon Park
for lunch at Ivars. 10 Miles round
trip. |
III |
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