4 Days
Adult: $595
Class Schedule
ALL PADDLING GEAR PROVIDED or bring your own.
Guided Tour - Basic Skills kayak class required
Enjoy incredible scenery, kayak camping, great food, team camaraderie and instruction all rolled together while exploring the beautiful San Juan Islands. Join our coaches and staff on this exceptional four day adventure and watch your paddling skills rise to a new level of understanding and expertise. The itinerary consists of learning group dynamics, paddle skills, navigation, efficient boat packing, boat control, and maybe even a swim or two to practice rescues. If you really want to go "sea kayaking" join us for this superb experience. We use single and double kayaks on this trip and will do our best to get each person the appropriate kayak for their size, ability and experience. We always have at least one double on the trip (so we can fit in the kitchen sink)!
The San Juan Islands 4 Day Tour is scheduled periodically throughout the summer. Call to reserve your spot in the next class.
888.571.4545
Outline:
San Juan Islands 4 Day Tour
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Explore local islands, traveling by kayak, while taking advantage of tidal currents.
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Distance touring of 4- 10 miles between camps.
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Start to develop the tools needed to complete a multi-day tour on your own.
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Experience boat packing, menu planning, navigation, group safety, paddling in wind and waves and practicing boat handling skills.
On the water, You Will Need:
- Tennis shoes or river sandals with wool socks or wetsuit booties
- Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakies, Chums, etc)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30), lip balm (SPF 15)
- Sun hat, rain hat, and/or fleece hat
- Synthetic top and bottom (thermal underwear, heavier wt. for cooler weather)
- Rain coat and rain pants
- Nylon shorts and/or swimsuit
- Water bottle (1 quart)
- Towel and change of clothes for ride home
- Lunch and snacks
For Camp:
-Sleeping bag and pad - compact
-Tent - compact (Alder Creek provides tarps for group areas)
-Swimsuit
-1 pair walking shorts
-2 cotton T shirts
-Synthetic pile pants and jacket
-Rain coat and pants
-2 pair underwear
-Towel (small)
-Toilet kit
-Long sleeve shirt
-Sunglasses w/strap (chums or croakies)
-Insect repellent
-Flashlight w/spare bulb and batteries
-Spare eye glasses or contacts
-Shoes and socks
-small dry bags to store personal gear
Optional Gear:
- Camera with film, batteries and dry
storage
-Camera w/film, batteries, and dry storage
-Book
-Writing tablet and pen
-Fishing gear and license
-Folding chair (small)
-Musical instruments (check w/us to make sure it is appropriate)
-Binoculars
Alder Creek provides dry bags for your personal gear and group gear for camp. We can also provide all boats, paddles, and PFD�s. If you have any questions about what to bring please contact us. Alder Creek has a full line of paddling equipment and accessories. We would be happy to assist you in getting outfitted for your trip. Please remember to keep your personal gear to a minimum, but keep your comfort in mind.
SPECIAL NOTE: We have chosen not to provide alcohol on our trips. If you would like to bring your own please feel free to do so, we will help with the storage and transportation. Aluminum, plastic and foil bags are easier to store than glass. We do not have alcohol on youth only trips.
Meeting Place/Directions:
The San Juan 4 Day tour meets at the Guemes Island Resort. Located approximately one hour north of Seattle, Guemes Island is a five-minute ferry ride from the town of Anacortes. From Seattle take I-5 north to Exit 230 (Burlington-Anacortes exit), turn left (west) onto Highway SR-20 to Anacortes. As you enter Anacortes on Highway 20, turn right onto Commercial (the main street through town). Travel north on Commercial to 6th Avenue, turn left. Travel about seven blocks on 6th to the ferry. Take the Guemes Island Ferry from Anacortes and then follow Guemes Island Rd north (4 miles) to the Launch area at the resort. There are camping spots, as well as cabins for rent: Guemes Island Resort. The ferry runs from 6:30 am to late in the evening every 30 minutes.
If you have any questions about what to bring please contact us. Alder Creek has a full line of paddling equipment and accessories. We would be happy to assist you in getting outfitted for your trip. Please remember to keep your personal gear to a minimum, but keep your comfort in mind. Remember the goal is to travel light and efficiently.
Call for more information.
888.571.4545
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