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The Whidbey
Island Kayaking Company is a
kayaking tour company based on beautiful Whidbey Island,
Washington. Sea kayaking is the quintessential
Northwest adventure. Seeing Whidbey Island from the
water is a unique perspective not available by any other
means. Never kayaked? No problem, our tours are tailored to the first
time kayaker. No previous experience is necessary.
Paddling is fun, safe and easy to learn. Our trained guides provide a safe
and enjoyable experience approximately two hours long in
the protected bays and waters around South Whidbey
Island during good weather. One of our guides will meet
you at one of five different
locations. Launch locations are determined by tide and weather conditions,
insuring the best conditions possible for any
particular day. We
supply kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Bring
water compatible shoes, sunglasses, windbreaker,
sunscreen and a disposable camera. Smiles are mandatory!
Your
kayaking adventure
will begin with a brief safety lesson on the beach where you’ll learn paddling
and important kayak rescue techniques. After launching you will spend at least 2 hours on the
water paddling along Whidbey Island's shoreline where you will experience the local flora and
fauna.

Whidbey Island offers a
variety of wildlife. From your kayak you may see Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herron, Cormorants and
Harlequin Ducks. You may also see Harbor
Seals, Sea Lions, Dahl’s Porpoise and
more. In the early spring, we concentrate our tours in the Saratoga passage
where
Gray Whales cruise through and feed on the local ghost shrimp. You can
check out the
Orca
Network for reported sightings.
Participants are required to sign a release form. We reserve the
right to cancel any trips due to adverse water or weather conditions with full refund.
All of the pictures you see on this web site were taken by our customers
during their tour with Whidbey Island Kayaking Company.
Check
out our rental program Whidbey Island Departure Schedule
March-June..........................................................10:00
AM & 2:00 PM
July-Aug..........................................................10:00
AM & 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Sept-Oct...........................................................10:00
AM & 2:00 PM
If our schedule doesn't meet yours...call us and we
will do our best to accommodate.
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