Paddle Bainbridge Island: July 15-16
with: Olympic Outdoor Center$50.00 USD
Two-day, 26 mile fully supported paddle with views of the Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, the Seattle Skyline, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound islands and wildlife, this trip is one of our favorites! This page provides in depth information about the event, and allows for the reservation of rental equipment only. Registration for the event itself is handled through Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation online or at 206-842-2306. Read more
Registration for this event needs to take place through Bainbridge Island Parks which can be reached at 206-842-2306 or online here. This page is for those folks who have registered who need a rental for the event, and to provide in depth event information.
Kayaks must be fully compartmentalized (bulkheads or flotation front & back). Those not renting will also need to bring a life jacket, bilge pump & paddle float.
Paddle Bainbridge Island: July 15-16
Participants may rent stand-up paddleboards, single kayaks and double kayaks for $75. All rentals include individually fitted personal flotation device and paddle. Kayak rentals include a bilge pump and paddle float. A short lesson or refresher is also included with each rental, as well as help with fitting of all equipment. All rental equipment will be delivered to and picked up from the event.
The full trip is 26 miles in two days, and works out to be about 13 miles per day and is open to all human-powered watercraft. You can use your own equipment or rent a kayak or a standup paddleboard from us. If you rent from us, we'll bring all the equipment to you on the day of the event.
Not able to make it this time, but still want to have some fun out on the water? Click here for our Summer Calendar!
What's Included:
- Lunch & Dinner Saturday / Breakfast & Lunch Sunday
- Professional Guides & Safety Boaters on the water
- Camping fees Saturday night *
- Parking & Gear Shuttle
Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals are available and will be delivered and picked up at the event for your convenience.
* Additional camping is available Friday night at Fay Bainbridge Park. Prices range from $15-$25 per night. If interested, contact the park to make a reservation here.
Itinerary:
Saturday
Fort Ward Address: 2241 Pleasant Beach Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- 7:00am - Check-in Opens at Fort Ward Boat Launch
- 8:00am - Mandatory Paddler Safety Meeting
- 8:30am - Day 1 Paddle Begins
- 11:30am - Lunch stop at Manzanita Bay
- 12:30pm - Back on the water
- 2:30pm - Paddlers arrive at Fay Bainbridge Park
- 4:30pm - Dinner at park shelter
Once we leave Fort Ward we will paddle about 4 miles to our first rest stop at the point white pier to get out and stretch our legs. There will be a portable facility available. From Point White we will continue to Paddle North for another 4 miles into Manzanita Bay for lunch at the Dock St road end (facility available). After Lunch we will make our way to Agate Passage and take advantage of some siginicant help from the current as we continue to Fay Bainbridge, which is about another 4 miles, to have dinner and stay the night.
* Times are approximations and may vary depending on our group and conditions.
Sunday
Fay Bainbridge Address: 15446 Sunrise Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- 8:00am - Breakfast at park shelter
- 10:30am - Mandatory Paddler Safety Meeting
- 11:00am - Day 2 Paddle Begins
- 1:30pm - Lunch stop at Pritchard Park
- 2:30pm - Back on the water
- 5:00pm - Paddlers arrive at Fort Ward
Sunday morning we will have a leisurely departure so that we may take full advantage of the currents for the day. We don't want to paddle against the current, especially in Rich Passage. So leaving at 11am will keep us poised to use mother nature instead of fighting her! Once we leave Fay, our lunch spot at Pritchard Park (facility available) is about 6 miles, 2 hours of paddling, away. From Pritchard Park we will continue South around the southern tip of the Island and into Rich passage to Fort Ward. This will be the last and the longest leg of the journey so make sure that you have used the facility prior to heading out!
* Times are approximations and may vary depending on our group and conditions.
Recommended Paddling Gear:
- Paddle Leash
- Spray Skirt
- First Aid Kit
- 2 Large Water Bottles
- Waterproof cases for camera / cell phone
- Binoculars
- Dry Bags
- Whistle
- Sunscreen
- Chap stick
- Knife
- ID
Recommended Paddle Clothing:
- Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve Synthetic Top
- Synthetic Shorts
- Synthetic Pants
- Paddling Jacket
- Paddling Pants
- Neoprene Booties and or Water Shoes
- Paddling Gloves
- Dry Suit (Optional but a good idea)
- Wet Suit or Neoprene Tops or Bottoms (Optional but a good idea)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
* Recommended Clothing will be a function of risk. Consider: Water Temp, Air Temp, Sea State, our proximity to shore, Current, Paddler Experience, Group Experience to name a few. The higher the risk the paddle for the day the more important thermal protection like Neoprene or a dry suit become. Please let us know if you have any questions about what to wear.
Recommended Camping Gear:
- Tent
- Sleeping Pad
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Toiletries
- Dry comfy clothing
Please do your best to pack lightly. It is a good Idea to write your name on your bag(s) or do something to make them easily identifiable. All paddlers camping and other gear is shuttled to the campsite by Olympic and not taken in the boats.
Need to Rent a Kayak or Paddleboard for the Event?
Stand-up paddleboards, single kayaks and double kayaks are available to rent for the event. All rentals include individually fitted personal flotation device and paddle. Kayak rentals include a bilge pump and paddle float. A short lesson or refresher is also included with each rental, as well as help with fitting of all equipment. All rental equipment will be delivered to and picked up from the event by us.
