Sea Kayaking & Outdoor Leadership Course
Paddler Development Weekend
Organized by the Seattle Kayaking Committee, "PDW" is a gem of the organization's training events. Kayakers come together at Deception Pass for two days of clinics designed for those with beginning to advanced paddling skills designed to build a community of experienced paddlers. A full weekend of on-the-water paddler development workshops led by experienced instructors held in beautiful Deception Pass State Park!
- Fri, Sep 15, 2017 - Sun, Sep 17, 2017
- Committee: Seattle Sea Kayaking
- Members: $110.00 Guests: $200.00
- Availability: 11 (40 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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.
This course has no scheduled activities.
Kayak
Full kayak kit for a day trip plus additional equipment as required by individual instructors
Food for 2 lunches
Dinner item to share if you wish to participate in optional Friday evening potluck, approximately 6:30 pm
Sleeping bag and pillow
Towel
Discover Pass
Flashlight/headlamp
Camp clothing and insulation for under drysuits
You must register for this course to see course materials.