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The Gorge.... I mean Port Susan, report
allipp@…
Apr 25 #26601
With the strong south winds and the State parks closed on the Saratoga passage side of Camano, I opted for a downwind paddle on the Port Susan side of the island this morning. Jill dropped me at Tyee Beach and picked me up at Cavalero boat ramp.
Editor's note: Alan meant Tillicum instead of Tyee - there's no parking at Tyee
The tide was dumping out, and ohh boy the current was strong, stacking up against the wind waves, and must I say Gorge like! The Port Susan Bay has a large round top portion and narrows considerably down to the south which increases the flow velocity as it constricts. A couple sections, especially as I approached points the current was ripping around, really reminded me of Swell City and the Hatchery!
I'm going again tomorrow, this time on an OC1 as it was a bit sketchy running it alone on the ski!
