Name: Salish Sea Kayak Symposium
Start: 2026-05-01
End: 2026-05-03
Location: 400 Cornet Bay Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

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The Salish Sea Kayak Symposium is a multi-day gathering of sea kayakers focused on skill development, thoughtful progression, and community building in one of the most dynamic paddling environments in the Pacific Northwest. Designed for motivated paddlers, the symposium blends coached sessions, shared learning, and real-world conditions to build confidence, competence, and community.Each day is structured around a balance of on-water instruction, scenario-based practice, and informal discussion. Groups are kept small to allow coaches to adapt sessions to the day’s conditions and the needs of each cohort. Topics may include boat control, efficiency, rough-water skills, rescues, navigation, leadership, and decision-making — with the exact focus evolving as conditions and group goals dictate.Evenings will include social time at Cornet Bay Retreat center, optional meals & drinks, vendors with demo tables, raffles, and presentations from selected speakers.

400 Cornet Bay Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Salish Sea Kayak Symposium

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Salish Sea Kayak Symposium in 400 Cornet Bay Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

The Salish Sea Kayak Symposium is a multi-day gathering of sea kayakers focused on skill development, thoughtful progression, and community building in one of the most dynamic paddling environments in the Pacific Northwest. Designed for motivated paddlers, the symposium blends coached sessions, shared learning, and real-world conditions to build confidence, competence, and community.Each day is structured around a balance of on-water instruction, scenario-based practice, and informal discussion. Groups are kept small to allow coaches to adapt sessions to the day’s conditions and the needs of each cohort. Topics may include boat control, efficiency, rough-water skills, rescues, navigation, leadership, and decision-making — with the exact focus evolving as conditions and group goals dictate.Evenings will include social time at Cornet Bay Retreat center, optional meals &amp; drinks, vendors with demo tables, raffles, and presentations from selected speakers.

400 Cornet Bay Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 

Dinners

There is lodging available on-site, or book your own lodging nearby

Lodging

If you are travelling from afar or do not have your own transportation, contact us and we can help

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From world renowned, Internationally Certified Coaches

World-Class Coaching

To allow coaches to adapt sessions to the day’s conditions and the needs of each paddler.

Low coach:paddler ratio

Land and water-based safety gives maximum confidence to push yourself 

Safety oversight

A unique opportunity to connect with paddlers from across the globe, brand ambassadors, and more!

Paddling Community

Packed Lunch

Kayaks and safety equipment available to borrow for anyone that needs it

Equipment

Skill level: There is something at this event for kayakers of all skill levels. Whether this is your first time kayaking or you consider yourself an advanced kayaker, there will be a progression track appropriate for you. Prerequisites: Participants should be comfortable spending full days on the water and learning in real coastal conditions that may include wind, waves, and current.Coaching is tailored to individual experience and goals, with small group sizes allowing for progression at YOUR skill level. This event is best suited for paddlers who are curious, engaged, and ready to participate actively in a shared learning environment.Sessions are planned around real coastal conditions. Daily locations, timing, and learning focus may shift based on weather, sea state, and group needs to support safety and meaningful learning.

Who's the Symposium for?

The best learning happens in gear that works. For that reason, we will have kayaks and safety equipment available to borrow for anyone that needs it. Resources are limited so please only make that selection if you really need it. P&amp;H is providing a demo fleet so there is likely to be extras during the event!If you have your own equipment, below is a list of required gear.<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Sea kayak with internal floatation and deck lines.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Spray skirt, PFD, immersion protection appropriate to conditions</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Paddle</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Safety essentials (pump, paddle float, tow system)</li></ul>

Gear Expectations

The complete Salish Sea Kayak Symposium experience designed for paddlers who want immersive instruction, progression across multiple days, and meaningful connection with coaches and peers. This pass Includes:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Three full days of on-water instruction</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Small-group coaching with experienced sea kayak coaches</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Multiple instructional tracks (conditions, skills, leadership, safety)</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Daily lunches</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Safety support and on-water coordination</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Evening community programming and presentations</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Access to sponsor demos, raffles, and social events</li></ul>

Full Symposium Pass

This pass is offered at a reduced rate to help make the symposium more accessible to college students and paddlers for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier.The Access Pass includes everything included in the Full Symposium Pass.These passes are supported by sponsors and raffle proceeds and are intentionally limited to preserve the quality of the event.No documentation required. Please select this option only if the reduced rate is meaningful for you.

Student Access Pass

The Community / Visitor Pass is designed for local paddlers, partners, friends, and family who want to be part of the symposium atmosphere without participating in on-water instruction.This pass supports the event while opening the door to community connection and evening learning (Perfect for local paddlers, partners, and visiting friends.)This Pass Includes:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Access to evening programming and presentations</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Entry to community social events</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Participation in raffles and sponsor engagement</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Opportunity to connect with coaches, paddlers, and industry partners</li></ul>Does NOT include:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">On-water instruction</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lunches</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Daytime programming</li></ul>

Community/Visitor Pass

Meals and beverages will be provided at Cornet Bay Retreat Center on Friday and Saturday nights. The price includes dinner for both nights.We can reliably accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free (non-celiac), and dairy-free diets. Please note any severe allergies. Other dietary preferences will be noted but cannot be guaranteed. We will refund anyone who purchases a meal add-on that we cannot accommodate for.

Group Dinners

Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. This option is for group style bunk lodging on-site. There is space to spread out, but you will be in the same room as other guests. We are intentionally limiting the number of guests in each room to make sure they are not overcrowded. You must bring your own linens.

Overnight Lodging (3 nights)

We’ve chosen to offer the symposium shirt as an optional add-on to keep base registration accessible and inclusive. Shirt costs are not built into the ticket price, which allows us to direct more funds toward instruction, safety, and offering reduced-rate spots for students and low-income paddlers. The result is a thoughtfully designed, limited-run, high quality shirt for those who want one — without forcing everyone to pay for it or having shirts end up in the landfill.

Event T-shirt

Drysuits are available to rent for the entire weekend

Drysuit Rentals

Salish Sea Kayak Symposium

Salish Sea Kayak Symposium

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