Thursday Evening -Skills Series

Join us for a series of 3 sea kayak instrucion evenings in beautiful Bellingham Bay. Over the course of 3 separate evenings (repeated throughout the summer) you will learn all of the basic skills to become a competent, safe and effective sea kayaker. If you are considering purchasing your own sea kayak or if you would like to try to get out on the ocean without a guide, this is a great series to enhance your skills. Bring your own kayak or use one of our solo kayaks.   Maximum of 8 participants available each evening, so sign up early!  Our instructor ratio is 1:4, so expect individual attention from your fabulous instructors!  (appropriate for ages 16 and up)

Click any date below to register online or contact us by Mail.

All sessions are 5:00 to 9:00 PM

June 21 Thursday - Kayaking Introduction, Paddling Skills and Technique
June 28 Thursday - Bracing, Rescues and Wet Exits
July 5 Thursday - Tides, Currents, Navigation and Expedition Preparation
July 12 Thursday - Kayaking Introduction, Paddling Skills and Technique
July 19 Thursday - Bracing, Rescues and Wet Exits
July 26 Thursday - Tides, Currents, Navigation and Expedition Preparation

$70 per session or check out the season pass

KAYAK SEASON PASS -Summer Special $265
As a package, per person, register for 5 half day activities and save 20% - 25%. You can choose any combination of skill builders, interpretive activities or any sessions that tickle your paddle. Transfers to other sessions are okay as long as it is at least one week prior to the original activity. No other refunds for short notice cancellations or activities missed. You must call Whatcom County Park's main office at 360-733-2900 to register.

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