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GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE
Our guided tours are fun, and educational, with a conscious regard for safety and a respect for people's environmental impact on the land and the water. Experience the wildlife around us with potential sightings of sea lions, shore birds, eagles and more from your kayak.
Email: kayaks@vashonparkdistrict.org
or call 206-463-9602 for information and to arrange guided group tours.
Gunkholing Quartermaster Harbor
Vashon's most popular trip for beginning paddlers. Protected waters. Four-star scenery. A harbor that looks like Cape Cod except that Mt. Rainier is a dead give-away. Highlights include: Burton Marina Yacht Club, Judd Creek, and Melita Creek near the largest heron rookery in King County.
Skill: Beginners Welcome / 5 miles
Where: Jensen Point Boathouse at Burton Acres Park
When: Mondays - Wednesday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $60 – Advance Reservations Required.
- Day Journey to Blake Island
You may have seen it 100 times from the ferry, wondered, even dreamed about this small island in mid Sound. Let us show you with the thrill of an open-water crossing to the sandy point of Blake's "sunset corner." Then we’ll paddle around the north side for a visit to Tillicum Village, finally returning home invigorated from a day of discovery. Note that this is not a regularly scheduled trip. Dates & times are dependant on tidal conditions.
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced / 12-mile open water crossing
When: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm (approx.)
Cost: $125 (you provide lunch) -- Advance Reservations Required.
Size Min. of 4 participants
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Moonlight Paddles in Quartermaster Harbor
Enjoy Sundown, then quietly paddle Vashon's Quartermaster Harbor bathed in moonglow. It's magical. Bring your favorite moon story, poem or myth to share.
Skill: Beginners Welcome! / 2-4 miles
Where: Jensen Point Boathouse, Burton Acres Park
Dates:
April 6 – April 9. 7pm – 9pm
May 5 – May 9. 8pm – 10pm
June 3 – June 7. 8pm – 10pm
June 30 – July 8. 8pm – 10pm
July 30 – August 9. 8pm – 10pm
August 29 – September 8. 7pm – 9pm
Cost: $50 (single) & $75 (double) – Advance Reservations
- Custom Tours:
Parties, weddings, anniversaries, corporate get-aways, youth programs ... the list is endless. We can assist groups of all sizes who share an ocean fascination and believe frolicking in a sea skimming craft is tantalizing.
Let us help plan your next special event.
Skill: Beginners to Advanced Welcome
When: Your decide (Monday-Wednesday)
Cost: Special Group Rates
- Kids’ Kayak Camp – July 7th - 9th, 2009
For ages 11 and older~
Registration starts May 4th, 2009 Register on line at http://www.vashonparkdistrict.org/section_activities/activities_youthActivities_pg4.htm
Learn self and other rescue, safety practices, navigation and paddling techniques from seasoned expert David Steel
When: August 1st and 2nd, 2009
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