Classroom Session

Lecture: Basic Sea Kayaking Course

Classroom Session - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Lecture session

  • Casual
  • 30 (30 capacity)
  • 48 (50 capacity)
  • Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
  • Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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We'll cover many topics including sea kayaking equipment and clothing essentials, cold water safety and an intro to tides, currents, wind and chart reading. The afternoon will mostly focus on a trip planning exercise, and concludes with a discussion of the remaining course activities and requirements.

Meet at the Tacoma Mountaineers Program Center, downstairs in the Great Hall. Registration begins at 8am. Please arrive 8-8:15am. We'll finish up by 4pm.

Route/Place

Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Recommended - Electronics to search the web in support of classroom activities.

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