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Time: Meet at 9:00
Briefing at 9:30
Launch by 10:00
Return at 1:00 maybe
Time on the water about 2.5 - 3 hours
Route: 7.5 miles to circumnavigate the lake
Pace : moderate (3.5 mph)
Weather: Unknown at this point. If it's too wet or windy the trip will be rescheduled.
Dress: Dress for immersion - Neoprene wetsuit or drysuit is required. At this time of year the lake water is colder than the salt water. I recommend wearing neoprene gloves and/or pogies.
Skill Level: 2 (More than a 1 because of pace and length)
Pace will be moderate and length is significant, without opportunities to get out of boats for breaks. Sheltered waters but wind can still be a factor.
The Wednesday paddles are at a similar pace to this but are also more than a mile shorter. If you are interested in a gentler version of this paddle let Tammy know and she may plan another Lake Samish event later in the year at a gentler pace.
RSVP required: Please text or email Tammy Schroeter by Wednesday March 19
Notes:
*INSPECTION STICKERS REQUIRED! Do not come if you do not have a 2025 permit. You can call AIS Boat Inspection Hotline (360) 778-7975 to schedule an inspection if you don't have a sticker yet, but be sure to get it done before Friday so you are ready to go.
*Be fueled up before we launch. There are no shore breaks on this trip. Bring granola bars/water for quick refueling on the water.
*There are bathrooms at the parking lot.
*Discover Pass parking permit required.
* All participants in WAKE paddles MUST have signed a WAKE Liability Waiver before embarking on the paddle.
Safety Gear:
Each Person Should Definitely Have:
- Pump
- Drysuit or wetsuit
- Appropriate hand and head covering for the temperatures
- PFD
- Whistle
- Any emergency medications you need.

Each Person Should Consider Having:
- A spare paddle
-A sprayskirt
- A spare set of warm clothes in a dry bag (such as fleece jacket and pants)
- A waist-mounted tow rope (if you know how to use it)