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Deception Pass
Deception Pass
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Find the class that’s right for you and reserve your workshop now. Contact us directly. Personalized coaching and classes for every skill level–it’s time to start planning 2022.

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Body Boat Blade was voted the best kayak school in the west two times by Sea kayaker Magazines readers choice award and …

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Welcome to our new home in Anacortes Washington. Easy access from the Seattle Area to beautiful Fidalgo Island. Come develop your paddling skills.

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Welcome to body boat blade

Body Boat Blade offers a full range of kayak courses designed for beginner kayakers, progressive kayak instruction for intermediate kayakers, and exciting kayak classes for the advanced paddler looking to take their kayaking skills and leadership to the next level. Join a kayak class in the San Juan Islands or learn how to handle a sea kayak in Deception Pass! We are also one of the few providers of British Canoeing awards on the West Coast and offer assessment opportunities for kayakers who want to pursue certification pedigrees. Our coaches are internationally certified and have received university degrees in expeditionary planning and outdoor leadership.

After 18 years on Orcas Island, Body Boat Blade has moved to Anacortes, Washington. Our kayak classes are now an easy drive from the Seattle area and Bellingham, no ferries required.

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Covid 19 & Kayaking

Covid 19 & Kayaking

Being outside and in fresh air, kayaking is one of the best activities you can choose to do. Because of its inherent individual nature, we are able to spend much of the day spaced away from each other. While on

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Kids lining up for a photo after a fun safety training program

Training Crew #115

Last weekend Body Boat Blade ran a Leadership Training for the Snoqualmie Valley Venturing Crew #115. The crew of teens ranged from ages 14-20, and their purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare

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A chemical compound found in tires has been linked to the death of salmon

Henry Island Clean Up

On Saturday April 24th, the Body Boat Blade clean up crew embarked on a journey to Henry Island. From the West side of San Juan Island we paddled North into Open Bay with the intention of picking up as much

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Body Boat Blade Advanced Kayak Skills Training

Core Skills – Sea Kayak

Coach-Participant Ratio 1:6 Sea Kayak Core Skills – Learning what it takes to make your sea kayaking skills effective, efficient, and easy on the body. This series of fun sea kayaking

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Kayak skills class, near Seattle Washington

Advanced Kayak Skills Training

Coach–Participant Ratio 1:4 Starting with a solid foundation and understanding of core kayaking skills, these additional classes are designed to expand your horizon and to deepen your knowledge and experience as

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Private Kayak Coaching, Anacortes, Washington

Private Sea Kayak Coaching

Body Boat Blade is committed to the highest level of private sea kayak coaching. We will work with you to accomplish your paddling goals, whether it is beginner skills, rescues, kayak

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Foundation Kayak Skills Classes

Foundation Skills – Sea Kayak

Foundation skills – Sea Kayak. Starting with a strong foundation in your kayak skills is essential to progressing quickly and mastering the “art” of sea kayaking. If you are new to

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Kayak rolling classes, pool class

Pool Classes – Kayak Rolling and Bracing

If you plan to paddle a kayak on the sea, then you need to know how to respond quickly and appropriately to dynamic conditions. Most importantly, you need to be able

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Guide / Leadership Sea Kayak Training

Leadership Training for Sea Kayak Guides

(1-5 days) $400 Per Day Per Coach – Ratio 1:6 and 2:8 (can adjust if needed) Leadership training for sea kayak guides. We offer customizable staff training sessions for groups of

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British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards

British Canoeing – Kayaking Certifications

Kayaking certifications. Body Boat Blade has a suite of sea kayak assessment opportunities for kayakers who want to work on their certification pedigrees. Certifications are a great way to track your

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whitewater kayaking

Whitewater For Sea Kayakers

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Kayak rolling classes, pool class

Rolling Progression Pool Class

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Testimonials

Ryan Crochiere
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Course: Advanced Tidal Currents
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Alex and his apprentice Ryan were excellent! ...Alex even sent me a video afterwards comparing one of my strokes that he was helping me to refine from beginning to end including footage of when I did it correctly vs incorrectly. How great that I get to continue to referring back to that as I strengthen that skill. Read full review >>
Miranda Harris
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Course: Sea Kayak Foundations
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I would highly recommend the foundations course for anyone new to paddling or needing a refresher after a hiatus. We initially questioned whether a "foundations" class would be right for us, thinking we may need to start at a more advanced level. We were so wrong!!! Foundations is jam-packed with necessary information!! Read full review >>
Patti Swanson
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Course: Performance Paddling
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I just finished taking a Performance Paddling class with Alex. Amazing. Before the class he spent time finding out my skills and things I wanted to work on to get the most out of the class. During the class he gave great instructions followed by practice and positive reinforcement. ... Read the full review >>
Viktor Farkas
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Course: Deception Pass Tides and Currents
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I took a performance paddling class with BBB and would recommend them to anyone. I first talked to Alex about my paddling experience and what I wanted to get out of a class. Based on that he recommended a class for me that covered most of my needs. He was a knowledgeable, thoughtful and supportive guide and went out of his way to make sure we were all pleased with the class. Read full review >>
Henry Buchala
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Course: Deception Pass Tides and Currents
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We had a great intro to new paddling skills with Alex in Deception Pass. He is able to assess a paddlers skill level and plan a safe and well thought out program that strikes a perfect balance between maintaining confidence and pushing one's limits. Highly recommended!! Read full review >>
Reisa Latorra
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Course: Sea Kayak Foundations
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What a fantastic class. I learned so much about paddling strokes and maneuvering. We practiced rescues (again, a totally different animal in my new boat) and towing techniques. Trip planning, chart reading, some bracing, and many other topics are covered. Alex is an incredibly knowledgeable teacher, as well as patient and encouraging and a lot of fun. Highly recommended. Read full review >>
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  • Core Skills
  • Pool Classes – Kayak Rolling and Bracing
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  • Safety & Rescue
  • Leadership Training
  • British Canoeing – Kayaking Certifications
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