Learn Sea Kayaking in North Puget Sound

Anacortes, Washington – Fidalgo Island Vacation

For the adventure vacation of a lifetime, learn sea kayaking in the calm blue-green waters of Washington’s San Juan Islands. Begin your adventure in the quaint waterfront town of Anacortes on Fidalgo Island, located at the north end of Puget Sound. It’s a scenic vacation destination, popular for all types of boating enthusiasts from sail to power to paddle. Sea kayaking in the San Juans is one of the fast growing water sports overall. What’s the great appeal? It can best answer comes from other local sea kayaking enthusiasts:

“I love adventure and active exploration that doesn’t pollute the air, foul the water or waste petroleum.”Dave Baum

“In my kayak I am amphibious – playing quietly alongside the other creatures that belong in this environment.” Tove Andvik

“Kayaking is a combination – the challenge of high adventure, a sensual immersion in the realness of the natural world, and a compelling tranquility.” Wyn Berry

Sea kayaking is both relaxing and adventurous. And, one of the best places to experience it for yourself is in Anacortes. Lying on the northern shores of Fidalgo Island, Anacortes is surrounded on three sides by saltwater and offers miles of rocky coastline for kayakers to explore. The area abounds with wildlife and offers spectacular views of the rugged Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. Anacortes serves as the “gateway” to the San Juan Island chain in the U.S. and the Gulf Islands further north in British Columbia. It hosts a Washington State ferry terminal that provides ferry service to islands of Shaw, Orcas, Lopez, San Juan, and Vancouver Island in Canada.

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