KAYAK RESOURCES
Helpful links to weather, tides, clubs, and much more to assist you in planning your next kayaking trip.
Instruction
Discussion Fourms
Tides, Currents, Marine Weather, River Flows, and Surf/Swell Forecasts
FNMOC Ocean Wave Forecast Model
Click the "WW3" link on the left frame, then click on the thumbnail chart of the region you want, then click on the "Swell Wave Heights" dot for the time/forecast you are interested in. Note Pacific Standard Time is 8 hours behind universal (Zulu)time. So when the Valid date and time ends in 12Z it = 4 am Pacific Standard time on the same date. When the Valid time is 00Z, it = 4 pm the day before the Valid date shown. Don't get confused by the "Forecast Hour", that is just marking the 12 hour increment between forecast maps.
Ferryboats and Charter boats - Schedules and Information
Kyuquot Sound/Bunsby Islands Kayak Water Taxi - charter boat that hauls kayaks, based in Zeballow, B.C., Rat River Charters, Call Greg at (250) 761-4215
Parks, Boat Launches, and Water Trails
Clubs
Magazines, On-line Book Clubs & Resources
Sea Kayaker magazine Index to articles.
Paddler's Book Club (an On-Line book reading club not a sales scam)
Class5.info Global paddling information. Interactive Paddling Guide.
Boating Safety & Surf Etiquette
Navigation
Services and Products
Kayak Storage at Shilshole Bay Marina
Cost is $35/month, racks are located inside locked gate in our dry storage yard at the north end of the marina, and can be launched at adjacent marina docks or at Golden Gardens Park.
Call: Ross McDonald, Harbor Facility Specialist at 206-728-3394, or directly to Shilshole Bay Marina at 206-728-3006.
Note there is no web link for this.
Outfitters
Grand Canyon river rental equipment and services Shuttles, Rafts, Food, Toilets, etc. For private trips that have permits -- Ceiba Adventures
Guided Sea Kayaking Whale and Wildlife Watching Tours in the San Juan Islands
Thailand sea kayaking and adventure tours in Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Samui, Tarutao, Khao Sok and Southern region by local phuket paddling tour operators http://www.seacanoe.net
Rental Drysuits Shipped to You for a Weekend or a Month -- Kayak Academy