Name: Tides and Currents for Sea Kayakers
Start: 2026-09-11T09:30:00-0700
End: 2026-09-11T10:15:00-0700

Friday September 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am PDT

"The Secrets of Tides and Currents", planning and navigating through Northwest waters. Powerpoint presentation followed by breakout groups, trip planning.

Planning a trip in the Northwest or any area that has extreme tides and currents can be difficult. Learn more about tides and currents and how to apply a system so you successfully use them to your advantage instead of the other way around.

Learn how to determine tides and currents and how to plan accordingly. Examples will be taken from Deception Pass and the San Juan Islands.

Some knowledge of chart reading can come in handy.

Speakers

Andree Hurley

WASHINGTON WATER TRAILS ASSOCIATION

Andrée Hurley, Executive Director, Washington Water Trails
Andrée has taught sea kayaking since 1985, and has led or been on kayaking trips in various countries such as Baja, Mexico, Belize, Chile, Bolivia and Hong Kong. She retired as an L4 sea kayak instructor trainer educator with the American Canoe Association after fifteen years. She w... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
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