Captain Vancouver's Deception
Deception Pass is one of Washington State's most dramatic water and landscapes. To the south of this east-west passage is Whidbey Island, named after 
Captain George Vancouver's assistant Joseph Whidbey. To the north is Fadalgo Island. This narrow, steep sided passage can be a wave-filled tidal ride or a casual paddle past towering bird filled cliffs. We start our paddle at Cornet Bay, Deception Pass State Park, the one time home of the Samish, a coastal Salish tribe. During the 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corp built roads, trails, buildings and bridges to develop Deception Pass State Park. After leaving behind the beach and the CCC's hard work, we explore Canoe Pass and Deception Pass. The 2-day trips explore as far southeast as Hope Island where the trip will spend the night. All trips return to Cornet Bay with a few stops along the way.
Links and Resources
Deception Pass - Washington State Park
Deception Pass Weather Forecast
Location: Deception Pass, Skagit / Island County Washington. Approximately 8 miles south of Anacortes
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Moon Light Paddles: 8pm-11pm
Itinerary:
8:00-8:30 pm meet at Cornet Bay, sign liability waivers, assign equipment and safety talk.
8:30-9:30 paddle through the passes
9:30-10:00 stretch the legs
10:00-11:00 return paddle to Cornet Bay
Day Paddles: 10am-5pm
Itinerary:
10:00-10:30 am meet at Cornet Bay, sign liability waivers, assign equipment and safety talk
10:30-12:00 paddle to Hoypus Pt.
12:00-1:00 lunch provide by Anew
1:00-3:00 explore
3:00-5:00 return Paddle to Cornet Bay
2 Day Paddle:
Itinerary:
Day 1
10:00-am meet at Cornet\ Bay, sign liability waivers, assign equipment, pack boats and safety talk
11:30 paddle to Hope Island
beach hikes, exploration or relaxation
dinner
Day 2
breakfast
more beach hikes, exploration or relaxation
lunch
return paddle
back by 4 pm.
Registration
For a
Trip Packet, including driving directions and a packing list down load this PDF File.
