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SEA KAYAKING RENTALS IN WASHINGTON
Both experienced and beginning sea kayakers can now rent kayaks from the leading kayak tour provider in Washington state. Sea Quest Kayak Tours offers two programs, with both providing superior quality solo and tandem sea kayak rentals.
Beginning kayakers may rent kayaks for exploring the protected bays of San Juan Island. The sheltered bays harbor hundreds of seals, marine birds, otter dens and active bald eagle nests. Porpoises and whales are frequently seen cruising the margins these safe paddling locations. The most popular bay for beginner kayak rentals includes the beaches of a National Historical Park and islets of a National Wildlife Refuge. The stunning background includes other islands and snow-capped peaks including Komo Kulshan – the Mount Baker Volcano.
Experienced kayakers are able to navigate the entire San Juan Archipelago with our expedition-grade rental kayaks. In order to qualify for an advance kayak rental, you must have significant experience, know how to (and have practiced) kayak self-rescues, and understand the dynamics of large tides, strong currents, and quickly changing maritime weather. Once you leave the protection of the bays, our kayaking conditions in the San Juan Islands of Washington are inherently more difficult than in other parts of the United States. To get approval for an advanced kayak rental you must submit an application. Please read our eligibility requirements for advanced kayak rentals in the San Juan Islands of Washington state. Or give us a call to discuss your sea kayaking experience.
If you do not have the necessary skills and experience to rent a kayak on your own, consider taking one of our expert guides! Read about our guided kayak rentals in the San Juan Islands if you want a professional along to keep you out of trouble and provide lessons in all aspects of sea kayaking. This is an ideal choice for less experienced kayakers or first-timers who are nevertheless capable of planning and preparing for a camping trip. If you don’t have the necessary camping equipment or experience, we can take care of everything on a pre-scheduled or private kayak trip in Washington’s San Juan Islands!
Sea Quest offers high performance kayak rentals in Washington of Esperanto tandems and Boreal Designs solos. Both are expedition-style kayaks and have the most adjustable and comfortable seats and fittings known to the sport.
Click kayak rentals on San Juan Island if you would like more information on rental kayak models we have available and to see our rental fees in Washington’s Puget Sound.
REVIEWS
He is living his passion and it was an inspiration to listen, learn and experience all that he has to offer. His knowledge of kayaking, camping, and his love of the San Juan Islands was so apparent to us. His level of species identification in both flora and fauna is impeccable. His appreciation and depth of knowledge on the ocean environment and sustainability was endless. We felt safe with his directions in the water and had a great time camping. He and Paige were great hosts.
One tip would be to not pack too much at this time of the year. One water resistant top for the campground will do. Booties are advisable. Rocks under your feet and toes getting in and out are not very comfortable and limits your ability to move your boat, etc. Sunscreen for sure and lightweight wool socks are GREAT! Sandals for the campground are fine. Binoculars are definitely a plus, unless you have 20/15 eyesight like Caleb. Ha!
He is also something of a "Whale Whisperer" as we called him. His pinpoint sense of where whales, dolphins and other sea life may be was always right on. On our second day we were lucky enough to see a transient pod/family trolling the waters in the late morning. In the evening, we camped on Turn Island and I truly believe it was because Caleb had an idea that the same pod might be headed in that direction.
After dinner, the same pod was seen coming toward the island and a strait where they were hunting seals. To ultimately see nature in a purest sense taking place from the island and anywhere from 100- 1000 feet away was amazing. The breaching, dorsal fins, herding mannerisms of the whales was riveting. It can't happen like that on every trip, but being with Caleb you knew it wasn't because he wasn't trying.
Even if we hadn't been so lucky to see the whales, the kayaking was blissful and it was just astounding that Caleb had an answer for virtually every question we had. Toward the end, we joked while paddling through a few afternoon choppy seas "We must be able to come up with a question!" "What doesn't he know?" And then, we just laughed.
It was a perfect trip! I would recommend the three-day kayaking trip to anyone with reasonable kayaking skills. And being that we were in tandems, that makes the trip that much more enjoyable. Teamwork Rules!!! Thanks to Sea Quest for answering pre-trip questions and special thanks to the incredible Caleb and Paige.
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