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What: Paddle in the Deception Pass tidal currents. This builds dynamic water skills in a beautiful place. DP offers an opportunity to work with back eddies, practice crossing eddy lines, ferrying across fast moving water and playing with some boils and whirlpools. Rescue practice will be part of the fun by default.
There will be instructions given on the basic maneuvers as mentioned above and other topics, depending on the group.

Who this is for: Paddlers on this trip should have some experience in moderately fast-moving water and a basic understanding of the skills involved, like edging and bracing. Expect to capsize so you must have solid wet exit skills and know how to support a rescuer effectively in an assisted rescue. Solid self-rescue technique or a reliable roll is a plus.
Please contact me if you are unsure if this trip is right for you. We usually offer other, possibly less intimidating “Intro into currents” classes.

Schedule: I am changing the schedule to allow for more time for “shore talk” and skills practice before heading out into the pass.
Meet at Bowman Bay at 9:00 am.
Everyone should be geared up and ready to get on the water by 9:20.
Spend the next 30-40 minutes discussing the plan for the day and do some skills practice in the bay.
Leaving the Bay around 10:00 to arrive at Canoe Pass just after slack, around 9:20.
Maximum ebb flow around 13:30.

Maximum conditions: The current that day is predicted to be fairly mellow. Unfavorable wind conditions for example may cause us to change or cancel plans.

Required Equipment. Dry suit or an appropriate wet suit with a dry top, helmet, a whistle and at least one additional signaling device like flares, mirror, waterproof flashlight etc., at least one means of communication like a cell phone or VHF radio.

Recommended:
Bring a full set of dry clothes and extra paddle gloves and head covering. Anybody familiar with the use of a tow belt should bring one. Lunch and a warm