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Boat Control Clinic

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Boat Control Clinic - Deception Pass

Class is for participants of the paddle camp weekend. We will spend the day learning and fine-tuning techniques for making our kayaks move through the water as we would like, and to do so as smoothly and effortlessly as possible. We will then use the features and conditions around Bowman Bay/Deception Pass to hone those skills for rock gardening.

Contacts

Duncan Cox
Duncan Cox
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sea Kayak IV
  • Moderate
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 2 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 2 kts

Meet at Bowman Bay 8.30 am. Launch around 9.30am.

We will spend the day learning and fine-tuning techniques for making our kayaks move through the water as we would like, and to do so as smoothly and effortlessly as possible. We will concentrate on tuning each stroke to most effectively move the kayak. We will emphasize connection of body to boat, boat attitude and eliminating actions that reduce efficiency. 

The area around Bowman Bay is a great way to use the features to start to work on rock gardening skills. 

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

Sea kayaking essentials

Helmet as we will be using the rocks to practice our skills. A bike helmet will suffice for those without a kayak specific helmet. 

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