Paddling in the Ocean Whitewater Environment

Field trip: Paddler Development Weekend

Paddling in the Ocean Whitewater Environment - Deception Pass

Introduction to kayak handling skills and strokes in moving water along a near-shore coastal environment - one of the most fun places to play and explore by kayak!

  • Sea Kayak III
  • Easy

TBD

Instructor: Deb Volturno

Introduction to kayak handling skills and strokes in moving water along a near-shore coastal environment - one of the most fun places to play and explore by kayak!  Learn how to read the moving water, develop judgment skills, and practice controlled kayak maneuvering.  Learn to identify safe zones, play zones, transition zones, and hazard zones.  We’ll be looking to utilize training opportunities in rock gardens, waves, surge channels, pour-overs…! 

Wet exit practice, self and assisted rescue practice, ability to paddle forward and backward in a straight line, and…willingness to get wet! Please bring a helmet.

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

The Mountaineers' essentials and sea kayaking essentials. Immersion clothing and helmet required.

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