Destinations further south will have far less chaos. If seas are already standing up crossing Rosario Strait, expect five-foot breaking waves at Belle Rocks. Depending on the route planned, cross the strait as far north as Belle Rocks or as far south as Boulder Island. Paddle across Rosario Strait with a heading to compensate for the current. Washington Park to Friday Harbor 22 nm round trip, Difficulty: Sea Kayak IVĪ classic one-way trip representing a serious test of paddling skills, navigation, tide and current planning, weather prediction, and risk assessment. Sea kayak from Washington Park in Anacortes to Cornet Bay with a car shuttle between them. Washington Park to Cornet Bay Difficulty: Sea Kayak III+ Enjoy white sand beaches and forested trails. There is no potable water available on the island, but there are plenty of aggressive raccoons to keep you company and steal your food. The park has three clusters of campsites, two for general boating use and one Cascadia Marine Trail cluster of three sites on a hill above the west cove. Then relax for an overnight camp on pleasant James Island Marine State Park. Sea kayak 3.5 miles across Rosario Strait, with potential exposure to strong tidal currents, turbulence, wind and boat traffic. WashingtoN park to JAMES island 7.5 nm round trip, Difficulty: Sea Kayak III+ Consider coordinating your crossing with Vessel Traffic Service. VHF radios should be used to monitor traffic. Commercial ships and pleasure boats ply the shipping channel and surrounding waters.Crossings should be made only when strong winds and fog are not a threat. Significant wind waves can also build in this exposed area. Currents can be strong and turbulent in Rosario Strait, where Guemes Channel, Bellingham Channel and Thatcher Pass all converge, especially during ebb tide.Driving onto the Ferry to Reach Island Launch Points.Wheeling Kayaks onto the Ferry to Reach Island Launch Points.See info below for taking a ferry to launch points on the islands.
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