Welcome

My name is Jason Learned and welcome to "Northwest Paddling", an online resource for paddling in the Pacific Northwest.

I started paddling in 2009 after purchasing my first boat. I am currently a BCU 4 Star Leader and an ACA L4 Open Water Sea Kayak Instructor.

My hope is that the info on this site allows you to have a safe and enjoyable time on the water.

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Lumpy Waters

The Lumpy Waters Paddling Symposium in Pacific City Oregon is taking place October 20th-22nd 2013

DP Dash

The Deception Pass Dash is fast becoming a Northwest paddling tradition. December 8-9 2012.

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Learn 2 Paddle

The WKC is putting on a Basic Sea Kayak Course May 17-19th at Coronet Bay, in Deception Pass State Park

Ketron Island (10 NM)

Written by Jason Learned on . Posted in South Sound

Planning Hints

Difficulty: SK II+ Distance: 10 NM
Chart(s): NOAA 18448, SeaTrails WA204 Launch: Chambers Creek

Weather:

Tide Info:

  • Steilacoom, Cormorant Passage (Tides)
  • Gibson Pt (Currents)

NOTES

This is a fantastic south sound trip. You will explore a the quant waterfront own of Steilacoom on your way out to Ketron Island. There are no bathrooms at the launch but there are 3 places you can sop along the way for a restroom break: Sunnyside Park, Steilacoom Boat Launch, and Saltars Beach.  Ketron Island is a Private Island so landing on the island is not allowed so plan your breaks accordingly. Ketron Island is exposed to long fetches so windy days should be avoided and times of spring tides.

 



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Disclaimer: All information listed here, is subject to change without notice (and may not be accurate). Fees and/or availability of launches and campsites change frequently. These pages are a guide and should not be viewed as a substitute for careful planning, research and assessment of skills prior to launching.

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