Paddle with SeaSquatch
Sea kayak instruction with SeaSquatch. From flat-water fundamentals to coastal kayaking!
Skills for confident, capable paddling
Every lesson is tailored to your goals, whether you're just starting out or refining advanced sea kayak skills.
Incident Management
Learn effective techniques and strategies to keep you and your group safe when the unexpected happens.
Surf Zone
Learn how to mitigate the chaos of a surf zone so you can confidently paddle in coastal environs and rock gardens.
Performance Surfing
Go beyond surf zone survival - learn to catch waves and make stylish turns in the green.
Strokes and Maneuvers
Beyond the forward stroke, learn to move your kayak efficiently in and through obstacles.
Trip Planning and Navigation
Learn to plan single day and multi-day trips.
Rock Gardening
Learn the paddling skills and leadership strategies to safely enjoy our rocky coastline and have a lot of fun!
Rolling and Bracing
How to avoid capsize and right your boat when it happens.
Why students keep coming back
“Womp”
“I jump at every chance to paddle and learn with Brian Stone. Brian is kind, competent, and an exceptional teacher/coach. When I paddle with Brian I feel very safe and that makes me willing to push my boundaries. Brian explains things in a way that makes understanding easy and he offers the kind of encouragement that leaves me sure I can accomplish my paddling goals. He celebrates his student's victories and he attends to their failures as temporary and sources of learning. He has my highest recommendation. We in the PNW are lucky to have him here! ”
“Brian has a special mix of empathy and creativity that make him a joy to paddle with and learn from. He gives me the confidence to push myself and I always come away from the day feeling ready for even bigger challenges next time!”
Book your private or group lesson today
Lessons run at Crescent Beach, Deception Pass, and Hobuck Beach — pick a spot, pick a date, and let's get you on the water.