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