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COURSE
LOCATIONS

Most of our courses meet at one of two locations on Fidalgo Island: Deception Pass State Park or Skyline Marina. We’ll confirm your meeting place at the time of booking and notify you of any changes before your class. Since these locations are only 10–15 minutes apart, arriving at the wrong spot won’t be a major inconvenience. Most classes are held at Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park, though some sessions may occasionally launch from Skyline Marina, with the exception for multi-day expedition courses. We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to seeing you on the water!

 

Deception Pass State Park / Bowman Bay

We typically meet in the parking lot at Bowman Bay, on the north side of Deception Pass Bridge. Some classes may launch from Cornet Bay on the south side, and we’ll inform you if that applies to your session.

(Approx. 90 minutes from Seattle; 1 hour from Bellingham)

Directions:

  • Take Exit 230 off I-5 onto Highway 20 West toward Anacortes/San Juan Islands.

  • Continue 11.5 miles, then use the left turn lane to stay on Highway 20, following signs for Deception Pass and Oak Harbor.

  • Drive another 5 miles to Rosario Road and turn right (Pass Lake will be on your right).

  • Take an immediate left onto Bowman Bay Road.

  • At the first stop sign, turn left into the dirt parking lot.

  • Look for our brown Kayak Shack near the trees.

Washington State Parks require a Discover Pass for parking at Bowman Bay:

  • Day Pass: $10 (cash) available on-site.

  • Annual Pass: $35, available online or at the park.

 

Skyline Marina

Directions:

(Approximately 90 minutes from Seattle; 1-hour from Bellingham)

  1. Exit 230, Highway 20, head west towards Anacortes, San Juan Islands.

  2. Follow Hwy 20 SPUR into Anacortes

  3. Hwy 20 turns into COMMERCIAL AVE

  4. Follow COMMERCIAL AVE. into town

  5. CONTINUE straight towards 12th St

  6. Turn LEFT on 12th St, which will turn into Oaks Ave; continue straight

  7. Passing the ferry turnoff on your right, continue straight onto Sunset Ave

  8. Turn LEFT onto Skyline Way

  9. Drive down Skyline Way until you see the Skyline Marine Center on your left: it’s a big tan building with a red trim.

  10. Park outside and walk in through the double doors to check in with our staff in the office; we’ll show you where to find long-term parking.