Ride The Tide Paddle On Kitsap Peninsula Water Trail
Paddle an 8-mile tide-assisted route on the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trail
Duration
2-3 Hours
Includes
PFD, paddle, bilge pump
Highlights
Join the annual Ride the Tide paddle to celebrate the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trail. Paddle about eight tide-assisted miles from Tracyton through Port Washington Narrows toward downtown Port Orchard.
- Paddle a tide-assisted route of about eight miles
- Launch from Tracyton Boat Launch and finish in downtown Port Orchard
- Follow the current through Port Washington Narrows and past Bremerton
- Celebrate the anniversary of the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trail
- Rent a single or tandem kayak if your boat does not meet requirements
What's Included
- Life jacket (personal flotation device)
- Paddle
- Bilge pump
- Paddle float
Things to know
Participants 17 and under need adult supervision; children under 12 must be in the same boat as an adult. Kayaks must be fully compartmentalized with bulkheads or front and back flotation; sit-on-tops and kayaks under 12' are not appropriate.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 72 hours notice. No refunds for cancellations less than 72 hours before start; no-shows charged full price. If the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
FAQs
Yes. Anyone 17 and under needs adult supervision. Children under 12 must paddle in the same boat as an adult.
Bring a fully compartmentalized kayak with bulkheads (preferred) or front-and-back flotation. Sit-on-top kayaks, recreational kayaks with large open cockpits, and kayaks under 12 feet are not appropriate for this activity.
Bring a life jacket (personal flotation device), a bilge pump, and a paddle float.
Meeting details
Tracyton Boat Launch
