Paddler Development Weekend

A full weekend of on-the-water paddler development workshops led by experienced instructors held in beautiful  Deception Pass State Park!

On this annual weekend of instruction and socializing you will self assess and choose two on the water clinics designed to challenge and improve your paddling skills in and around dynamic conditions. Choices will include strokes, navigation, maneuvering in tidal currents, practicing rescue techniques. The controlled environment with American Canoe Association-certified instructors provides a safe learning environment. However, you will want to come with some paddling experience to get the most out of the weekend.

What you will receive for your $110. registration fee:

• Two nights lodging at Cornet Bay Environmental Learning Center
• Two hearty breakfasts, with tea, coffee and fresh fruit
• Saturday evening dinner
• Two full days instructional clinics of your choosing
• Saturday evening demonstrations and socializing

You can sign up for individual clinics below. Please choose only 1 clinic for Saturday and only 1 clinic for Sunday. The exception is the Trip Planning clinic which is a required 2 day commitment (plus a Friday evening session). If you have questions on a clinic you can email the instructor directly or Melinda Moree (melinda@melindamoree.com). If a class if full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will do our best to shift instructors and courses around based on participant demand.