Water Activities & Fidalgo Paddlesports Towing Class
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic paddling fitness and comfort in water.
Overview
Master essential kayaking rescue skills with Fidalgo Paddlesports' hands-on towing class in Puget Sound. Perfect for paddlers seeking confidence in emergency situations!
Rescues and Recoveries: Towing
Ages 18 and up • 5 Hours
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About This Adventure
Join our 5-hour Towing class designed for kayakers eager to master essential rescue skills. Experience hands-on practice in calm waters before advancing to dynamic environments with waves and wind. Learn various towing techniques, from contact towing to situational rescues, ensuring you're prepared for any on-water challenge.
Duration
5 Hours
About
Our Rescues and Recoveries: Towing class is designed for kayakers who want to learn or refine their towing fundamentals. Towing is an essential rescue skill to develop for any kayaker to manage on water injury, equipment failure, fatigue or other preventative to self paddling. We will develop skills within a calm water environment, and once we've had an opportunity for practice move into more dynamic environments, close to rocks, within waves (less than 2 feet) and wind (less than 10 knots). There will be ample opportunity for practice and feedback on this class.
A sampling of the course content includes:
- Contact towing with and without a tow strap
- Towing using a tow belt, both inline and V
- Towing out from rocks to a safe harbor
- Situational towing (such as during a medical emergency)
- Towing within dynamic environments
Ages: 18 and up.
Adventure Tips
Wear appropriate gear
Bring a life jacket, wetsuit, and waterproof clothing you don’t mind getting wet.
Arrive early
Get familiar with the boats and water conditions before the class begins.
Practice communication
Use clear signals and verbal commands with your team during drills.
Listen to instructors
Pay close attention to the techniques demonstrated and ask questions.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Harbor seals
- Bald eagles
History
Fidalgo Paddlesports has been serving the kayaking community since 2010, fostering safe paddling practices in the Puget Sound area.
Conservation
Committed to environmental sustainability, the outfitter promotes low-impact paddling and encourages leave-no-trace habits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
A well-fitting PFD is essential for safety during water rescue training.
Wetsuit or drysuit
Keeps you warm in variable water temperatures.
spring;summer;fall specific
Waterproof sunscreen
Protects your skin during outdoor water activities.
summer specific
Waterproof gloves
Enhances grip and protects hands during rescue maneuvers.
winter;spring;fall specific