NWOC Blog Posts

Basic boat handling skills and stroke efficiency.

The basics to kayak safety including what to wear and hypothermia prevention.

The basic techniques rescue techniques every sea kayaker should understand--paddle float rescues and assisted rescue basics.

Tips for kayaking on windy days and how to navigate the surf zone.

A practical introduction to tides, currents, and basic navigation for paddling in Puget Sound and coastal waters.

A guide to planning a day or overnight paddle in the PNW.

Northwest Outdoor Center’s guide to finding the best whitewater or sea kayaking skirt for your paddling style

A few simple steps at the end of the season can make your paddling gear last much longer. Here's how we clean, and maintain paddling equipment at the end of the season.

A few thoughtful gifts that paddlers actually use, from small accessories to useful gear compiled by the staff at NWOC.

Buying a kayak can be overwhelming, This guide walks you through the main types if kayaks and how to choose one that fits the kind of paddling you want to do.