Field trip: Basic Sea Kayaking Course
On the Water Session - Deception Pass
Salt water instructions and paddle
Contacts
- Sat, May 16, 2026 — Sun, May 17, 2026
- Seattle Sea Kayaking
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak I/II, Sea Kayak II+
- Easy
- 36 (36 capacity)
- 12 (14 capacity)
- Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
The Saturday session runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be prepared to get wet and have fun! You can check the schedule in the "Course Materials tab"; BSKS Open Water Syllabus.pdf. This and other course materials are in the Basic Sea Kayaking Course main page.
The Sunday session will also be a full day. Start times and locations will be communicated at the end of Saturday's session.
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 the Basic Sea Kayaking Course main page.
Deception Pass and surrounding area depending on wind,
First day: meet at 8:00 AM to begin setting up equipment.
Instructors: Please aim to be at the meeting place at 7:30 AM
Second day: Meeting time and place will be decided by each group leader.
Deception Pass
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Sea Trails Deception Pass and Skagit Bay WA101
NOAA Bellingham to Everett No. 18423
NOAA Anacortes to Skagit Bay No. 18427 - See full route/place details.