Whidbey Island Paddle
Oak Harbor to Coupeville & Return
| Launch Point |
Oak Harbor Marina (http://www.whidbey.com/ohmarina/flight_photos/pic2_large.jpg http://www.whidbey.com/ohmarina/flight_photos/pic1_large.jpg) |
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| Launch Time | 10:00 | |||||||||||||||
| Max Difficulty: | SK III | |||||||||||||||
| Destination | Coupeville | |||||||||||||||
| Duration | 6 hours (approximately 12 miles) | |||||||||||||||
| Description | This is a moderate paddle (SKIII) due to the southern reach and the potential building seas with a south wind. Launch from the Oak Harbor City Park and paddle south along the shoreline passing Klootchman Rocks in Penn Cove. During low tide it can be a 300' carry to the water, also watch out for the shallow water coming out of the Oak Harbor. It is recommended you pass north of the flats. From there cross over to Coupeville Warf. There is a deli at Coupeville which is a good place to eat lunch. The deli also rents kayaks. There are restaurants and shops in town. Coupeville is one of the original settlements on Whidbey and the town is quite scenic so we will plan some time for exploring Coupeville before heading back. Plan on exploring Penn Cove a bit but stay clear of the mussel pens. | |||||||||||||||
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