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Stuff Happens! Improve Paddling and Problem-solving Skills

Field trip: Paddler Development Weekend

Stuff Happens! Improve Paddling and Problem-solving Skills - Deception Pass

Paddling in dynamic water often brings problems! Learn how to solve these problems through improving your personal paddle skills and creative problem-solving

Contacts

Melinda Moree
Melinda Moree
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak IV
  • Moderate

TBD - will be posted Saturday evening on the bulletin board in the dining hall.

Paddling in dynamic water often brings up the need to solve problems! Staying in your boat, getting back into your boat, landing on inconvenient surfaces, and dealing with group dynamics as the water moves you horizontally and vertically are just a few of the topics we will explore. We can also work on trouble shooting rolls in dynamic situations. Expect to be working outside your comfort zone and expect to have lots of fun!

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

Mountaineers essentials and sea kayaking essentials. Drysuit required (note that a wetsuit is not sufficient due to the anticipated time that will be spent actually in the water.) Helmet required - bike helmet ok.

Wet exit practice, self and assisted rescue practice, advanced beginner experience in dynamic water .

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