Salt Water Paddle Instruction

Field trip: Basic Sea Kayaking Course

Salt Water Paddle Instruction - Deception Pass

This two day on-water session is part of the 2025 Seattle Sea Kayaking Basic Course.

  • Sat, May 3, 2025 — Sun, May 4, 2025
  • Seattle Sea Kayaking
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Adults
  • Sea Kayak I/II
  • Easy

You can check in at G1 group campsite at 2:30 PM on May 2, 2025.
On May 3, 2025 we will be meeting at Bowman Bay. Please arrive at 8:00 AM to begin setting up equipment. If you're staying overnight at G1 Group Campsite, you will not need a Discover Pass to park. 

Instructors: Please aim to be there about 7:30 AM

The session runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be prepared to get wet and have fun! Here is the schedule for the weekend.

You will put into action and expand on what the classroom material introduced.  The first day you will learn the kayaking fundamentals and strokes. The second day will be a  saltwater paddle paddling skills and countering the effects of wind and waves on boat behavior

Videos on strokes and maneuvers can be found in "Course Materials" tab of 2025 Basic Sea Kayaking Course

Route/Place

Deception Pass



  • Sea Trails Deception Pass and Skagit Bay WA101

    NOAA Bellingham to Everett No. 18423

    NOAA Anacortes to Skagit Bay No. 18427
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please check the details in Sea Kayaking Required Equipment

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