Advanced Deception Pass Clinic

$419.00

We will use the best tidal venue in the Islands to test your kayaking skills and build rough water confidence. In this Advanced Deception Pass Clinic, we will dive deeper into the intricacies of reading water, paddling in strong tidal currents., rescues and more.

The Advanced Deception Pass clinic offers seasoned kayakers an opportunity to refine their skills in challenging conditions while navigating one of Washington State's most dynamic waterways. Participants skills will be challenged through exercises in strong tidal flow including crossing strong eddylines, paddling in the presence of whirlpools, crossing channels, and playing on any features that are present. Progressing your rough water skills and having fun are the main goals of this course!

The clinic incorporates real-time assessments and feedback to enhance decision-making and situational awareness, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental influences on paddling dynamics. By the end of the session, kayakers will leave with enhanced confidence, improved technical skills, and a greater ability to tackle complex paddling scenarios in Deception Pass and similar environments.

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• Class Highlights

  • Build rough water confidence

  • Rescue skills

  • Efficient use of paddle strokes

  • Having Fun!

• Prerequisites

  This is an Intermediate/Advanced level course. You should have experience paddling in current where eddylines are present, know how to wet exit, and perform a rescue. This is a natural progression from our Deception Pass Clinic.

• Registration Process

  Onboarding: After adding the course to your cart, please fill out the additional information and questions to finish your onboarding. We will reach out to you with any follow up questions!

  Not sure which class is right for you? We’re here to help! We'll match you with the best course based on your skill level and paddling goals, answer your questions, and walk you through any prerequisites. Just reach out!

  Some courses are not listed on the schedule. If you're interested in a personalized course of study, contact us to discuss your needs and objectives.