Sea Kayak Trip Schedule for 2005

Sea Kayak Trip Schedule for 2005

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Notice: The trip schedule and calendar is constantly changing as new trips / clinics are added or an occasional trip is cancelled. Any additions and changes will be posted to the sea kayak e-mail listserv (UKC-SEA). This calendar will also be periodically updated, but may not always reflect the most recent changes.

Dates:
Sunday, February 27, 2005, 8:30 am pool session - Mike Wagenbach ( wagen@u.washington.edu )
Wednesday, July 13, 2005, 6 pm - Mike Wagenbach (wagen@u.washington.edu)
Sunday, August 14, 2005, 2:30 pm - Mike Wagenbach (wagen@u.washington.edu)
Thursday, September 8, 2005, 6 pm - Annie Wong (annie42_w@yahoo.com)

Description: Self rescue and buddy rescue are required skills for trips rated at SK-II and above. In other words, if you want to go on any club sea kayak trip away from the lake, you must attend one of these sessions. The Self Rescue (or solo paddle-float rescue) and Buddy Rescue sessions involve practice on the lake or the pool (YOU WILL GET WET!). Bring a bathing suit and some shoes that can get wet plus a warm change of clothes. Also, bring a towel. If you don't like getting water up your nose, bring a nose plug. The session time will vary, but generally it will last 1.5 hours. If you plan to attend, please contact the person running the session to reserve a space as soon as possible. If you want to read about the rescue techniques ahead of time, check the Mariner Kayaks website www.marinerkayaks.com and select Rescues from the Manuals menu. Scroll down past the part about rolling.

Location: Port Susan
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2005
Rating: SK II
Paddling Speed: Slow
Paddling Distance: 8-10 nautical miles
Coordinator: Jim Cecil jim@jpcecil.com
Trip Description:
Port Susan is a deep bay behind Camano Island, headed by the Stillaguamish River delta. We will launch from the aptly-named Kayak Point Park just before the early-afternoon low tide. The bay will have several square miles of exposed sand flats, all of which will amazingly disappear as the tide rises during the afternoon. We will probe the shallows to find one of the river channels, then poke along with the advancing water toward the salt marsh islands.

The tidal flats typically have abundant wildlife, with many blue herons, some smaller shorebirds and a few bald eagles expected, and harbor seals or falcons sometimes also seen. If the weather is clear, snow on Mt. Baker provides a backdrop. This a club favorite SK-II level trip, with the bonus that the drive is short and ferry-free.

Despite the large tidal variation, currents are essentially undetectable, one can get out of the boat at almost any time, and the area is fairly well protected from wind, so this is an ideal location for a first trip away from the lake. The paddling distance should be 8-10 miles, at a slow pace. We should return to the WAC about 7:30 PM.

As always when leaving the WAC area, all participants must have taken part in a sea kayak "rescue session" within the last year. (This is NOT the "swim test" you took when you joined the club.) Though this is usually, and most usefully, practiced in the lake, this week there is a chance of doing it in the pool just before the trip.

Those not doing rescue practice should arrive at the WAC no later than 11:30 AM. We can stop somewhere en route to pick up snacks for those who spent all morning in the pool.

If you are interested, email me (jim@jpcecil.com) with the following information:

1. Your paddling experience in or out of the club (if I don't know you pretty well).
2. Whether you have a car which can carry boats.
3. If you need to do the rescue practice Sunday morning.
4. Anything else you think I should know.

Saddlebag Island
Location: Saddlebag Island
Date: Sunday, 13 March 2005
Rating: SK II
Paddling Speed: Slow
Paddling Distance: 5-6 nautical miles
Coordinator: Annie Wong (annie42_w@yahoo.com)
Trip Description:
Saddlebag Island is a small island in Padilla Bay, about an hour's paddle from Anacortes. Padilla Bay has abundant birding opportunity, and Saddlebag Island has meadows and forest for strolling around. We plan to paddle to Saddlebag Island for lunch, then go round nearby Dot Island before returning to Anacortes.

To participate, you need to have done a rescue session within the past year, and have paddled away from the lake. If interested, please email me (annie42_w@yahoo.com) with the following information:
1. Your paddling experience (if I don't know you);
2. Whether you have a car that can carry boats, and how many boats you can carry;
3. The last time you did a rescue session.

Lake Session

Are you having as much trouble as I am getting up early on a Sunday morning for a pool session? Here's your chance to join or re-join. I'll hold a lake session this Wednesday, starting at 5:15 pm, we'll be done before 7, when the WAC closes. Depending on the number of people, we should be able to practice rescues after swim tests are done. There will be wet suits to keep you warm and hot showers are available at the WAC afterwards. If you are a current club member and are planning on coming, please email me because I'll need someone to let us in.

Trip Planning Clinic
Date: Wednesday, April 20 and 27, 2005
Coordinator: Shelly Carpenter

Interested in planning your own trips, becoming a club trip coordinator or just learning the basics of marine navigation, weather and other fun subjects? Then plan to come to the annual SK trip planning class.

The on-campus portion of the class will be held Wed, April 20 and 27, 6:30-9:00 PM. An SK-II+ or SK-III level day trip (details to be announced) will be organized on a weekend shortly afterward to apply the theory from the class to reality, and cover other skills such as towing and teaching basic strokes.

The first night will cover marine chart reading, tide and current tables, and use of the club's trip rating scale (by Shelly Carpenter). The second night will include basic chart and compass navigation as well as some conversation about sea kayaking risks and risk management plus a NW weather/weather forecast primer (by John Kelly).

You may attend any portion of the clinic, but the weekend outing requires that you attend both classroom sections, and if space becomes an issue priority will be given to those planning to participate in all three segments. Also, background material or practice problems for the second night may be passed out at the first class.

To participate in the weekend trip, you should have some paddling experience, at least the equivalent of several club SK-II trips, which requires that you have had self rescue training.

Since classroom activities take some time and usually instructor assistance we will limit the class size to 20 people, and those wanting to go on the weekend trip to 10 people so sign up early! If all 20 want to go on the trip, we will schedule two trips of 10!

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES/TEXTS:
-Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation, by David Burch
-Deep Trouble, edited by Matt Broze
-Northwest Marine Weather, by Jeff Renner
-Local Tide and Current guide for 2005

Contact Shelly Carpenter (seashell@u) to reserve a spot or for other questions. When reserving your place please indicate whether you hope to attend Class 1 and 2, or both classes and the trip!

Location: Lower Chehalis River and Sloughs
Date: Saturday, March 19
Coordinator: Amanda Babson
Rating: SK II
Distance: ~10-13 miles with current assist
Speed: Slow
Description: The lower portion of the Chehalis River (entering into Grays Harbor) is flatwater and tidal, so we'll do this as a sea kayak trip. In addition to the main river, there are several sloughs which we'll explore. The distance is long for a beginner trip, but we'll have weak river flow and tidal current assisting us. We'll go downriver and do a car shuttle.

Trip requirements: This is a great beginner trip. No need to have been on previous club trips, though some previous practice on the lake is advisable. Since it is away from the lake, a rescue session in the past year is required. Be a river/sea member of the club.

Interested? Please email me, NOT THE LIST with your experience (just curious) if we haven't paddled together before and whether you have a car with racks, if so, how many boats can your racks hold?

Location: Lopez Island
Date: Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17
Coordinator: Mike Wagenbach
Rating: SK II, SK III
Description: This will be a trip with 2 day paddles, not a boat-camping trip. Better, we expect to have the use of a cabin, so we don't have to cook in the rain! Actually, April trips often have quite nice weather, so I can't PROMISE rain. Unless we enjoy a full gale, the plan is to do an easy SK-II level trip out of Fisherman's Bay on one day, and a longer (about 10 miles) SK-III level route out of Lopez Sound and around the south side of the island. We will be taking the ferry to Lopez Island, not paddling across Rosario Strait. Fisherman's Bay has nice natural and man-made scenery, a few derelict fishing boats and shallow waters that attract various diving birds. The south side of Lopez is one of my favorite areas in Washington's waters, with rocky shores sculpted by winter storms, rich intertidal life, many birds and seals, and expansive views across Rosario and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Due to cabin capacity, space may be limited. Everyone expressing interest by April 3rd will have an equal chance at a space. If there is overflow, a possible option is to also have a campsite at Spencer Spit state park, which is a short drive away at the north end of Lopez Sound. I have extra camping gear, if you need to borrow a tent or sleeping bag.

As for any club trip away from the lake, participants must have done a club rescue session within the last year. I will organize a rescue session some time in the week before the trip.

If you are interested, please reply to wagen@u (not the ukc-sea list!) with the following information:
1. If you have a car with a rack to carry boats.
2. Your kayaking experience, if I haven't paddled with you recently.
3. Whether you need to do a rescue session, and what days and times you would NOT be able to attend.
4. Any dietary restrictions you want considered for menu planning.

Trip Planning Field Trip
Location: Hope Is and Goat Is
Date: Sunday, May 1
Coordinator: Shelly Carpenter
Description: This trip is already full as it is the field portion of the Trip Planning Clinic. We will be paddling to Hope Island and Goat Island near Deception Pass and the Skagit Delta. This will be a chance for classroom members to exercise what they have learned in class about planning a sea kayak trip for themselves. They will be able to realize the actual tides and currents in the area after assessing them using tables and charts in class. We will do various navigational exercises and basically have a good time out on the water.

Contact: Shelly Carpenter with any questions or to encourage another such clinic later in the year. (seashell@u.washington.edu)

Location: D'Arcy Island loop, Gulf Islands
Date: Friday May 6 - Sunday May 8
Coordinator: Amanda Babson, Andre Golard
Rating: SK III
Distance: 18 miles split between 3 days
Speed: Medium
Description: The Gulf Islands are the Canadian extension of the San Juans. We'll take the ferry to Vancouver Island, then paddle to Isle-de-Lis (also known as Rum island due to it's role as a liquor cache during prohibition) for our first night of camping. The next day we'll paddle along Sidney and Mandarte (a bird sanctuary) Islands to D'Arcy, where we'll camp. On D'Arcy we can take a short hike to a former leper colony. The third day we'll complete the loop returning along the other side of Sidney Island. Campsites are primitive but the food won't be.

Trip requirements: This is an SKIII trip (check out the club web page for conditions that entails) so you must have been on several SKII trips previously or be comfortable in SKIII conditions. You must be a river/sea member, have your ACA membership current and have done a rescue session.

Interested?: Email me (not the list) with your experience if I haven't paddled with you before and whether you have a car with a rack (& how many boats your rack can carry). The trip size will be limited because the campsites are small.

amanda

Location: Pelican Beach, Cypress Island
Date: Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22, 2005
Rating: SK-III
Paddling Distance: 7-10 nmi/day
Paddling Speed: Medium
Coordinator: Robert Hubley ( rhubley@systemsbiology.org )

Cypress is one of my favorite islands on the edge of the San Juan archipelago. Over 60% of the island is a protected state park. There are lakes, old hermit shacks, and ghosts ( some say ). We will be cruising up Bellingham Channel where Orca can sometimes be spotted ( see photos from a previous trip at: sea/seaphoto.html ).

The destination is a nice pebble beach near the north end of the island where many of the island trails begin. The second day will bring us around Cypress to a nice lunch spot on Strawberry island with great views of Blakely and Orcas islands.

To go on this trip, you must be a River/Sea member of this club, or you must have your own gear. You must have paddled on an ocean trip at the SK-III level or higher, be comfortable handling your boat in small wind waves, and be comfortable paddling 7-10 miles (4-5 hours). If you are interested, e-mail me (NOT THE LIST!), tell me about your experience (if I don't know you), and whether or not you have a car with racks.

Distance: 8-10 nm
Speed: slow
Coordinator: Mike Wagenbach (wagen@u.washington.edu)

Port Susan is a deep bay behind Camano Island, headed by the Stillaguamish River delta. We will launch from the aptly-named Kayak Point Park just after the mid-morning low tide. The bay will have several square miles of exposed sand flats, all of which will amazingly disappear as the tide rises during the afternnon. We will probe the shallows to find one of the river channels, then poke along with the advancing water toward the salt marsh islands.

The tidal flats typically have abundant wildlife, with many blue herons, some smaller shorebirds and a few bald eagles expected, and harbor seals or falcons sometimes also seen. If the weather is clear, snow on Mt. Baker provides a backdrop. This is a club favorute SK-II level trip, with the bonus that the drive is short and ferry-free. Costs for gas and parking should be under $10 per person.

Despite the large tidal variation, currents are essentially undetectable, one can get out of the boat at almost any time, and the area is fairly well protected from wind, so this is an ideal location for a first trip away from the lake. We will get out of the boats on the sandflats for lunch. The paddling distance should be 8-10 miles, at a slow pace.

Start of the trip will be at the WAC at 8:30am. We should return to the WAC about 6pm.

As always when leaving the WAC area, all participants must have taken part in a sea kayak "rescue session". (This is NOT the "swim test" you took when you joined the club.) If you have not yet done this rescue practice, reply ASAP. I may be able to do this either Thursday or Friday evening, so state when you can make it.

Also, all participants must be River/Sea or independent members with current ACA membership. If you are interested, reply to me with the following:

2. Whether you have a car wtih racks to carry boats. (Cars to carry boats are likely to be limiting. If you are a Flexcar user, let me know, as we can put the club rack on a Flexcar Civic. The cost would be split among all non-drivers.)

3. Your ACA number if you have it, or when you joined UKC so I can try to look this up.

Duwamish River
Location: Round trip from Elliott Bay to Fort Dent (Kent/Tukwila) on the Duwamish River
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2005
Coordinator: Shelly Carpenter
Rating: SK II
Distance: 24 miles using the tidal flush (other options exist)
Speed: Medium

Description: Join me in an upstream exploration of the Duwamish waterway. Let the tides flush you all the way from Elliott Bay to Kent (12 river miles) and back again. The Duwamish estuary plays a key role to the salmon in the area providing the shelter and food necessary for them as they make their way to the sea. Though the lower 5 miles of the estuary are so contaminated by industry that they have been declared a federal “Superfund” site, restoration of the fish habitat in the waterway is an ongoing effort. Upstream the river becomes more wild and wandering and at low tides on a flood current you are guaranteed a rapid or two. Fort Dent lies near where the Black River joined the Duwamish. This river used to drain Lake Washington, but with the construction of the ship canal, the lake was lowered and the Black River became a simple storm drain. The Green River meets the Duwamish there to this day. Fort Dent was once a winter village for the Duwamish Indian tribe. Any evidence to this effect has long since been removed, but the park provides a good turn around point or an optional shuttle stop if a one-way route is desired.

The plan is to attempt the round trip using the tidal flush up the estuary, but don't be fooled; this could still be a really long day. We may adjust our put-in according to the demands of the group and the optional one-way shuttle will exist for those wanting a shorter day. This is NOT the ideal trip for rank beginners as endurance and a medium paddling speed is required. Boat wake and riverine eddylines will be expected. E-mail Shelly if you are interested. (seashell@u.washington.edu) The trip will be limited to 10 people.

Burrows Island work party
Location: Burrows Island
Date: Sunday, June 5, 2005
Coordinator: Shelly Carpenter

Description: As Mike already announced, the Washington Water Trails Assn. is having a work party at their new Burrows Island campsite on June 4-5. The work planned is mostly landscaping and a bit of hammering. Participating in this is a good thing for the UKC to do to support the kayaking infrastructure, and it gives us a chance for a little paddling, too. Burrows Island is just south of Anacortes, and is a popular destination for day paddling, so having a campsite there will be a nice asset.

I already know that a few folks are interested and so I'm heading up the effort to get a UKC contingent out to Burrows on Sunday, June 5th. The WWTA will be providing lunch on Sunday for volunteers. I'll let you know what to bring if you e-mail me with your interest. Paddling is only about 3-5 miles, but the hard work will make up for that.

Please e-mail me if you are a definite by May 31st so I can let the WWTA know how many mouths to feed on Sunday! Cheers, Shelly (seashell@u.)

Princess Louisa Inlet
Location: Princess Louisa Inlet
Date: 9-12 June, 2005
Coordinator: Jim Cecil

Description: Princess Louisa Inlet is a 5 mile long remote mountain fjord lined with waterfall covered cliffs. It is located near the end of Jervis Inlet north of Egmont on BC's Sunshine Coast. While very remote, it is not wilderness. It is a popular destination for the yachting crowd as well as a daily tour boat out of Egmont (not to mention the occasional float plane). The scenery however, is spectacular. Check the following links for pictures and info about PLI. http://www.desolationsoundyachtcharters.com/2itinpl.htm http://www.sunshinecoasttours.bc.ca/pltour.html (water taxi service)

This is a trip I have been wanting to do for several years. The trick has been getting there. The entrance to the inlet (which has a significant tidal rapid) is 38 nm from Egmont with very limited camping and places to stop for breaks along the way. I have always wanted to paddle up to PLI but have recently decided the 2-1/2 days each way in transit may not be worth it. The scenery along Jervis Inlet is nice but nothing compared to PLI itself.

Option 1 (SK II):
3-1/2 day trip with a water taxi both directions, two nights in PLI. (3 - 10 nm per day). Paddling and hiking within PLI. Leave Seattle Thursday afternoon, return late Sunday. (Fri-Mon also possible but I don't like the idea of Friday evening traffic)

Option 2 (SK III +):
7 day trip paddling both directions, two nights in PLI. Total distance, ~82 nm (10 - 18 nm per day). Monday June 6th - Sunday June 12th.

Option 3 (SK III ++):
for the truly insane, a 5 day variation on Option 2 involving 2, ~22nm days from Egmont to PLI (two nights in PLI). Tuesday - Saturday.

Unless there is an overwhelming request [1] for option 2 or 3, we will likely go ahead with option 1.

The advantage of option 1 is minimal time off work. This is the relaxing mini-vacation option. Some paddling and some hiking but nothing extreme. Just enjoy the scenery. The disadvantage is cost. The RT water taxi alone is $120 US (per person). Adding ferry, gas & food, this is roughly a $170 - $180 trip. Note: There is intentionally no option for a one-way paddle with a water
taxi return. The cost of a one-way water taxi is only $34 less than the RT, it's just not worth it. And, if you can paddle there, you can paddle back...

All the usual... Must be a river/sea member having completed a self-rescue practice in the past 12 months (a rescue session can be arranged if needed). Please let me know which option you are interested in and if you have a car with racks (# boats + # people).

Trip size is limited due to limits imposed by the water taxi. Advance payment ($120) will be required to hold your spot. I would like to make the water taxi reservation on Wednesday, June 1st and so would need your payment by that time.

Feel free to call or email with any questions, jim
jim@jpcecil.com
253-773-9047 (weekdays)
425-417-1257 (cell)

[1] Overwhelming Request = two other people who want to do it.

Description: Located four hours North of Vancouver, BC, Desolation Sound is an area of stunning beauty. Every summer the area greets thousands of boaters.

We'll drive to Lund and paddle to a camp site nearby on Friday July 1. Saturday-Monday we'll paddle around West Redunda (or both East and West Redunda depending on the weather.) Paddle back and drive back on Tuesday. Paddling distance will be 10-15 miles/day, with at least three 15 mile days.

Let me know if you are interested. The area will likely be crowded, so we need to keep the group relatively small.

Description: This trip has it all. A relaxing paddle on Annas Bay (at the "elbow" of Hood Canal), Live music (5 bands) at the Alderbrook Resort followed by a fireworks show!

Annas bay is the estuary of the Skokomish River which creates a maze of winding channels between high grasses packed with birds, seals an other wildlife. The view of the Olympics is spectacular. Paddling distance will be 5 - 8 nm depending on the interest of the group.

Vicci Martinez is playing at the Alderbrook Resort (outdoor waterfront stage) in the evening followed by a fireworks show. We will launch from the resort and spend the evening there until after the fireworks show. It's a long day but should be lots of fun (meet at the WAC at 8am, back about 12:30 that night).

River/Sea/ACA membership plus self-rescue practice in the last year is required. I may be able to offer a rescue session Thursday evening if there is a need. Please indicate if you need a rescue session and if you can drive (# boats + # people) in your response.

Feel free to call or email with questions.jim 253-773-9047 (w) 425-417-1257 (c) jim@jpcecil.com

PS. If you are wondering about Vicci, check out: www.viccimartinez.com

Message from Jim Cecil at jim.cecil@boeing.com

Bowman Bay
Location: Bowman Bay
Date: Sunday, 24 July 2005
Time: roughly 8:30am to 6pm
Distance: 5-6 miles
Speed: slow

Coordinator: Mike Wagenbach
Rating: SK-II (novice)
Description: Bowman Bay is located just outside Deception Pass, with a dramatic view up the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We'll get a pretty early start to put in a bit before the low tide (-1.6 feet) and poke around Urchin Rocks to see if those or other interesting critters are exposed. Expect kelp, kelp crabs, purple starfish, big limpets, etc, and wear polarized shades to better see what's just below the surface.

Around slack current in the pass, we'll cross to Deception Island for lunch, then paddle north along the cliffs for a while, possibly as far as Biz Point, before returning to the beach. With luck, we'll see some harbor porpoises.

This area is quite exposed to wind and waves, so if the weather is marginal, we'll relocate to a more protected area nearby.

As with any club trip away from the lake, you must be a River/Sea member, a current ACA member (check this hasn't expired if you joined last summer or before) and have done a UKC rescue session. I will probably organize a rescue session next week on Tuesday evening. If you need to upgrade from Lake to River/Sea membership, let's do that at the rescue session so there is no paperwork Sunday morning.

If interested, reply to me (only) with ALL of the following:
1. Your kayaking experience.
2. Your need for rescue session or membership upgrade, if any.
3. Your car status (type of car, type of rack for boats) and willingness to drive, or if you are a Flexcar user. If we need a Flexcar, the cost will be shared by all non-drivers.

Message from Mike Wagenbach at wagen@u.washington.edu

Distance: 19 miles
Coordinator: Andre Golard
Rating: SK-III
Description: No ferries! The plan is to leave mid-morning on Saturday and return Sunday night. We will camp on Lumni Saturday night. Total paddling distance is 19 miles (about 6 the first day, 13 on day 2). Know your strength! The South end of Lumni is rugged, with cliffs rising from the water toward 1,600 ft Lumni Peak. If you are interested, tell me about your paddling experience and car/rack status.

Andre

Location: Port Susan
Date: 20 August 2005
Coordinator: Mike Wagenbach
Rating: SK-II
Description: Port Susan is a deep bay behind Camano Island, headed by the Stillaguamish River delta. We will launch from the aptly-named Kayak Point Park just after the late-morning low tide. The bay will have several square miles of exposed sand flats, all of which will amazingly disappear as the tide rises during the afternoon. We will probe the shallows to find one of the river channels, then poke along with the advancing water toward the salt marsh islands, stopping for lunch on some random patch of damp sand.

The tidal flats typically have abundant wildlife, with many blue herons, some smaller shorebirds and a few bald eagles expected, and harbor seals or falcons sometimes also seen. If the weather is clear, Mt. Baker provides a backdrop. This a club favorite SK-II level trip, with the bonus that the drive is short and ferry-free. Costs for gas and parking should be around $10 per person.

Despite the large tidal variation, currents are essentially undetectable, one can get out of the boat at almost any time, and the area is fairly well protected from wind, so this is an ideal location for a first trip away from the lake. The paddling distance should be 8-10 miles, at a slow pace.

Start of the trip will be at the WAC at 9:30 AM. We should return to the WAC about 6 PM.

As always when leaving the WAC area, all participants must have taken part in a sea kayak "rescue session." (This is NOT the "swim test" you took when you joined the club.) If you have not yet done this rescue practice, you should plan to come this Sunday (8/14) at 2:30.

Also, all participants must be River/Sea or independent members with current ACA membership. If you are interested, reply to me with the following:

1. About when you last came to a rescue session, or if you will come this Sunday.
2. Whether you have a car with racks to carry boats. (Cars to carry boats are likely to be limiting. If you are a Flexcar user, let me know, as we can put the club rack on a Flexcar Civic. Flexcar also has a few cars with bike racks. The cost would be split among all non-drivers.)
3. Your ACA number if you have it, or when you joined UKC so I can try to look this up.

Message from Mike Wagenbach at wagen@u.washington.edu

Location: Jetty Island
Date: Sunday, 11 September 2005
Coordinator: Annie Wong
Rating: SK-II
Distance: about 6 nm
Speed: slow
Description: Jetty Island is a man-made island at the mouth of the Snohomish River just off the Everett waterfront. Even though the setting is urban, Jetty Island is a refuge for many species of birds, and sea lions and harbour seals can often be seen near the surrounding log piles. The northern end of the island is close to a "barges graveyard", where one can paddle up close to look at the many beached wooden ships.

The plan is to spend a leisurely day paddling around the island. We will first visit the "barges graveyard" to the north, then stop on a beach on the island for a long lunch (about 1 hr paddling). After lunch we will paddle south to go round the island, then back to Everett (maybe another 1-2 hrs paddling).

To go on this trip, you must be a River/Sea member, a current ACA member, have been on another away-from-lake trip, and have done a recent rescue session. I can organise a rescue session next Thurs 8 Sept if anyone needs it. If interested, email me (annie42_w@yahoo.com) with the following:

1. Your last rescue session or if you need one next week.
2. Your last away-from-lake trip.
3. Your ACA membership number.
4. Whether you have a car that can take boats and are willing to drive, and how many boats you can take.

Annie

Location: Saddlebag Island
Date: Sunday, 25 Sept 2005
Rating: SK II
Paddling Speed: Slow
Paddling Distance: about 6 nautical miles
Coordinator: Annie Wong (annie42_w@yahoo.com)
Trip Description: This is a repeat of the March trip that was detoured because of unfavourable weather. Saddlebag Island is a small forested island in Padilla Bay, and is a popular camping destination in summer. To get there it takes about an hour's paddle from Anacortes (and Anacortes is about an hour's drive from the WAC). The plan is to paddle to Saddlebag Island for a long lunch, stroll around the island if so desire, then paddle round nearby Dot Island and back to Anacortes.

To participate, you need to have done a recent rescue session, have been on another away-from-lake trip, and be a current river/sea and ACA member. If interested, please email me (annie42_w@yahoo.com) the following:
1. Your last away-from-lake trip and rescue session if I don't know you;
2. Whether you have a car that can carry boats, and how many boats you can carry;
3. Your ACA number.

Annie

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Rescue Session 8:30 am - Mike Wagenbach
Port Susan (SK-II) 11:30 am - Jim Cecil