We meet on Orcas Island and depending on the tide, we paddle 2-7 miles to our base camp on Jones Island (Between San Juan Island and Orcas Island). From there we explore the surrounding islands, being in the middle of the San Juan Island we are guaranteed to have all kinds of wildlife encounters both on and off the water as we explore from our kayaks and make way to islands and harbors.
Join us for a chill adventure on the Salish Seas!
Trip Includes:
Bio Luminescence Night Paddle
Yellow Island (Bird Conservancy)
Wasps Island Group
Sunset Paddle
Deer Harbor and Friday or Roche Harbors
Develop your kayaking skills
We take care of cooking & cleaning.
Absolutely no freeze dried meals here!
We cook hearty & nourishing meals in dutch ovens and always aim to please your tastebuds.
Minor food needs can be accommodated.
Co-Captains Chris Bensch and Alison Howard set the relaxed pace, and handle all the details.
Monday we will park our vehicals at West Beach Resort and launch on from there or Deer Harbour
Thursday afternoon at West Beach Resort on Orcas Island.
- Tent
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping Bag
- Any appropriate personal personal paddling equipment/gear you want to use
- Any additional items that may be required on or off the water (SPF, medications, ect)
- Perfered personal snacks (some will be provided, just depends on you)
- Spare clothing
- Baselayers for drysuit (non cotton - long underwear)
- Baselayers for wetsuit (swimsuit) (non cotton top)
Gear can be provided upon request:
**quantity and sizes are limited**
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Dry suit or wet suit (limited sizing)
- Water footwear (very limited sizing)
- PFD (life jacket)
- Paddle Float
- Tow Line
Demo Current Desings Kayak upon request.
- Parana Lv
- Sisu Lv Heavy Water
The Pacific Northwest weather can change rapidly, our courses run in most conditions. We reserve the right to cancel any course/rental due to safety concerns, weather and/or low sign ups.
In which case a refund or credit towards another course/rental will be issued.
Notify us up to 21 days prior to course to get a full credit issued.
Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are NOT refundable.
Full refunds may take up to 90 days.
Being a small business, we will do our best to get you the most value out of your dollar. We will do whatever we can to accomodate you and your needs within reason.
We truly appreciate your support. Thank you!