Course Materials

A complete manual with suggested reading will be posted on the class website and available to all students. Other than necessary paddling equipment (boat, etc.) there are no required books or other materials.

Kayak Trip Rating Chart

Sea Kayak Trip Skill Levels.htm — HTML, 7 KB

Kayak Transportation Information-Tie Down, Etc.

Kayak Transportation and Tie Down Information.pdf — PDF document, 3.74 MB

A Paddling Emergency Ditch Kit

article published on paddlinglight.com by Bryan Hansel

Safety Presentation

Presentation from 4/13/17 Course Lecture

Everett Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Safety Presentation.pptx — Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, 778 KB

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

The Code of the Responsible Sea Kayaker v.10-31-17.docx — Microsoft Word Document, 20 KB

Kayak Features_Materials_Summary

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

Sea Kayak Features and Considerations 2018.docx — Microsoft Word Document, 303 KB

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.