Register Here for this collaboration program between Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures and Shifting Gears!
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This two+ Sea Kayak Touring Skills Course pairs a classroom planning session with an overnight expedition to Clark Island State Park. Participants learn expedition planning—tides, currents, marine weather, route selection, packing and loading—and then apply those skills on a fully loaded, two-day paddle through the Salish Sea. The experience includes camping on the island with shared dinners and breakfasts, guided on-water instruction, and hands-on practice in navigation and decision-making to build confidence for independent multi-day trips.
What's included:
Tandem kayaks
All necessary paddling gear such as paddles, PFDs, and sprayskirts
Dry bags for personal gear
Camp cooking equipment
Breakfast and dinner
Experienced kayak guides
What's not included
Camping equipment such as tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad (Shifting Gears can provide some of these items)
Lunch for both days
Personal paddling and camp clothing
Itinerary
2-hour classroom session on August 27th 6-8pm covering expedition planning, tides and currents, marine weather, route planning, packing, and kayak loading.
Two-day on-water paddle to Clark Island State Park with fully loaded boats and navigation practice.
Overnight camp on Clark Island with dinner and breakfast; return following morning.
Highlights
Combine classroom instruction with hands-on, overnight expedition experience
Practice navigation and real-time decision-making while traveling fully loaded
Camp on Clark Island State Park and experience self-supported kayak travel
Leave with practical planning tools and increased confidence for multi-day trips
Pricing
We offer tiered pricing to help make this course accessible to a wider range of paddlers. Please choose the registration level that feels most aligned with your financial situation—those who are able to pay at a higher tier help support broader access to this experience.
Standard Registration: $425
Sustainer Registration: $375
Supported Registration: $320