Strokes and Manuevers

Field trip: Paddler Development Weekend

Strokes and Manuevers - Deception Pass

Learn, Refine, and Practice Strokes and Maneuvers

  • Sea Kayak IV
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 2.0 nm

Bowman Bay. Meet at 8 and launch at 9 am

Start the day with a review of strokes and maneuvers including when to use them and proper technique. The strokes and maneuvers covered will depend on the experience and expertise of individual students, but will include blended strokes, strokes and maneuvers for moving water, and efficient forward stroke for distances.  Then in the afternoon we will go on a paddle in the area to use these strokes and maneuvers on the water in different situations.
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. Wetsuit or drysuit required.

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