Puget Sound

The Puget Sound extends south from the east entrance of the Straits of Juan de Fuca all the way to Olympia.  

Harstine Island

This information is designed to provide basic information to help you in choosing appropriate paddle trips for your level of experience. The information may be old and outdated and I would encourage you to use several resources when a trip in unfamiliar areas. As always you are responsible for the safe operation and navigation of your own vessel. Happy Paddling!

  • Harstine Island is the largest island in the south sound and one that can be easily paddled around in 2 days by taking advantage of the WWTA campsites nearby. For those looking for a challenge you can do this 22nm paddle in a single day by harnessing the spring tides.

    There is lot to see along the way such as Hope Island, a reef extending off the southern end of Squaxin Island, and miles upon miles of beautiful shoreline.

    You have several different launch points to choose from depending on where you are coming from and what the currents are doing.

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    SK Rating:

    Pickering passage is a narrow constricted passage with current flows up to 2 kts. Wind against this current will mean rougher waters.

  • Distance:
    • 22 NM
    Charts:
    Launch:
    Radio Channels:
    • VHF 16
    Weather:
    Tidal Stations:
    • Pickering Passage North (Currents)
    • Graham Point (Currents)
    • Pickering PAssage South (Currents)
    • Peale Passage North (Currents)
    • Squaxin Passage (Currents)
    • Dana Passage (Currents)
    • Walkers Landing (Tides)
    • Arcadia (Tides)
    • McMicken (Tides)