Course Materials

Kayak Trip Rating Chart

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

Students: What to bring to Pool Party

Student's Gear List for Pool Party.docx — Microsoft Word Document, 19 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

Useful brochure with advice and guidance for boaters about what to do before getting underway, what to remember while underway, Puget Sound Marine Highway overview and related radio communications guidance, tips to keep you afloat, important information about Puget Sound characteristics, and Web sources of marine safety information.

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.

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

Cold Water Safety

Class 1 Navigation Topics Overview

Key Learning Objectives Wind and Weather Tides and Currents Washington Coastal Atlas Moving Water Charts Group course plotting exercise

Class 1 Navigation Lecture 2019 with Exercise.pdf — PDF document, 28.84 MB

Lecture 2 Navigation Material and Homework

Class 2 Tides and Currents 2019.pptx — Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, 6.15 MB

Lecture 3 Navigation Material and Homework

Class 3 homework from Class 2 7-27 2019.pptx — Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, 620 KB

Currents Worksheet

Currents Worksheet.xlsx — Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, 11 KB

Followership Presentation 2019

Followership.pptx — Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, 4.05 MB

Student Manual 2019

Everett Mountaineers Basic Student Sea Kayaking Manual Updated 4-15-18.docx — Microsoft Word Document, 2.72 MB

Leave No Trace Presentation 2019

Leave No Trace Presentation.pptx — Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, 301 KB

Apps and Kayaking

Apps and Kayaking Lecture 2019.pdf — PDF document, 18.52 MB

Class 4 Navigation Topics

Homework review from Class 3: Trip from Friday Harbor to Roche Harbor Review trip planning considerations and tools Marine weather forecasts - always check before you decide to launch! Wind terrain effects

Class 4 Wrap Up 2019.pdf — PDF document, 17.11 MB