Living on the most eastern of the San Juan archipelago islands, Fidalgo island, the variety of trip & training paddle routes from here are endless. While strong currents do exist in nearly every channel surrounding our island shores, learning how to use these currents to travel in the back eddies, the mid-channel-river-like 'green tongue', along with harnessing the strength of the winds (with kayak sails), is what paddling the San Juans is all about to us... Efficiency. Speed. Using what Nature offers to help us achieve our paddling (distance travelling & racing speed) goals. Which sometimes mandates a combination of styles & skills from river and sea kayaking mixed in with occasional surfing and sailing. Adreline rushes. Personal Speed Records. Risk-taking. Innovation. ~Paddle the Islands and let Nature Inspire.~

Monday, June 28, 2010

Rock and ROLL!

Jim decided to practice his rolls while enjoying a sunny, summer
afternoon paddle in the San Juan islands
*While rolling is more a river and ocean surf paddlers skill requirement, if you want to sea kayak around these unpredictable island waters, having a self-rescue method you are comfortable and confident with is essential. 

**And just in case anyone ever told you you can't roll with a wing paddle...tell 'em to try again! ;)
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Kayak Kelly

Once in a while a person comes along whose superior talents,

determination and skills redefine a sport. 

 In the world of sea kayaking, we have a dear friend who does just that....

Kayak Kelly

*photo courtesy Trina Nation of Alaska Glacier Adventures


About 5 years ago, after spending some time 
adventure paddling around Washington states'
San Juan islands while working for Eddyline,
Kelly left the PNW and began paddling north. 

He's still paddling. 

His home is an Eddyline Falcon. 

His supermarket is the ocean and forests of Alaska.... 

~We look forward to sharing more of Kelly's amazing life journey in the coming months.
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Monday, June 21, 2010

Happy Summer Solstice!

~Here's to a summer paddling season of long days on the water full of endless adventures~
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

de Fuca Downwinder

We at Island Paddlers Nature Photography are proud to be among the sponsors of the

1st annual

PNW's newest 13.5 mile paddling race.

June 12th

 from Freshwater Bay to Port Angeles, WA

There will be two start times:

 11:30 am start for: Sea Kayak, Outrigger, SUP

12:30 pm start for:  Surfskis, OC2s, OC6s, All Rowers

Complete race info. at:
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