Course Materials
Kayak Trip Rating Chart

Kayak Transportation Information-Tie Down, Etc.

A Paddling Emergency Ditch Kit
article published on paddlinglight.com by Bryan Hansel
Safety Presentation
Presentation from 4/13/17 Course Lecture

Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound User Manual
Contains detailed information about how and when to report to the Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound (VTSPS) before, during, and after any travel through the VTSPS area. This information applies to sea kayakers. The Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound facilitates “the safe and efficient transit of vessel traffic to assist in the prevention of collisions or groundings that could cost lives, property damage, or subject the waters of this beautiful area to environmental harm... Many regulations contained herein are applicable to all vessels, no matter the size, operating in the Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound Area. While certain regulations are applicable only to vessels of certain length, tonnage, and/or engaged in certain specific activities, it is incumbent upon the operator of any vessel in this area to be familiar with the regulations for the particular type vessel being operated.“
Code of the Responsible Sea Kayaker

Kayak Features_Materials_Summary
Summary of terms, discussion of materials, review of types and topics to consider when buying a kayak.

U.S. Chart Number 1 (Chart Symbols)
U.S. Chart No. 1 describes the symbols, abbreviations, and terms used on nautical charts. Use this link to download Chart Number 1 as a PDF or to find a printed version.
NOAA Chart Locator
Use this link to the Office of Coast Survey to find the Chart Locator. From there, chose the option for paper and select the chart you want. Options available include view, buy, and PDF. The buy option will take you to a list of registered Print On Demand (POD) agents. We recommend Frugal Navigator (www.frugalnavigator.com) for POD.
NOAA Tide Predictions
Use this link to access tide predictions charts and tables.
NOAA Current Predictions
Use this link to access NOAA current prediction charts and tables.
NOAA Marine Weather Seattle
Marine Zone Forecast for the northern and central Washington coastal and inland waters. Also provides a clickable map for more detailed area “pinpoint” forecasts but don’t forget the bigger picture in the zone for the overall region.
Heal In Re-Entry Video
Everett Mountaineers Sea Kayaking: Heal In Re-Entry Video. Dan Hale Photography 2015
Assisted Rescue Video
Everett Mountaineers Sea Kayaking: Assisted Rescue Video. Dan Hale Photography 2015
Hand of God Rescue Video
Everett Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Video: Hand of God Rescue. Dan Hale Photography 2015
Hang On to Your Paddle Video
Everett Mountaineers Sea Kayaking: Hang on to your paddle Video. Dan Hale Photography 2015
Kayak Bow Rescue Video
Everett Mountaineers Sea Kayaking: Bow Rescue Video. Dan Hale Photography 2015
Currents Worksheet

Followership Presentation 2019

Student Manual 2019

Leave No Trace Presentation 2019

Apps and Kayaking

VHF Radios and Safety 101 for Sea Kayakers
Case study on the importance of reliable communication options for sea kayakers.