Being a female kayak instructor, I just can't help but interject some feminine levity!
Kayaking is so much fun - but can become serious without the proper clothing, a PFD proper floatation and other safety equipment.

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Online Handouts

Do you know how to plan your next sea kayak trip?

When we kayak on the Puget Sound or through the San Juan Islands we are dealing with
water temperature, current, boat traffic, weather and distance!

Navigation Notes

Tides and Currents

Safety Scenario - and how to stay safe.

Selecting a Kayak

These two websites have great articles on packing a kayak:

http://users.vianet.ca/~catchsun/articles/packgear.html

http://www.seakayak.ws/kayak/kayak.nsf/NavigationList/NT000050B6

Article on starting in river paddling


  • Weather:

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Port Townsend, Washington Forecast

    Weather.com - Very accurate!

    Weather.com Map of Northwest

    NOAA Marine Forecast Port Townsend

  • Recommended Books Sea Kayaking:

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