Our Philosophy
Dungeness kayaking is about having fun on the water. When I started kayaking, I realized the love I have for the water could be experienced not only on bright sunny days typically found in Sequim, but also cold rainy days typically found in Neah Bay or Lake Crescent on a snowy winter day. Kayaking is about being one with the natural wonders of the ocean. Kayaking allows the paddler to experience wildlife, some of which live all of their lives on the water. These thoughts are what stimulated me to start a kayak touring business. I want others to experience the natural wonders of the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge and the Pacific Northwest by feeling the satisfaction and peace of what a few hours on the water can bring to one's otherwise busy life. It truly is therapeutic and meditative. Try it--you won't be disappointed. You will just want more and more and more....
Tours are conducted by explaining the natural and historic information as well as kayaking safety and techniques of staying dry. While kayaking may be somewhat intimidating, it truly can be a very safe activity when done sensibly under the guidance of an experienced kayaker. Young children are pacified by the calmness of the swaying motion of the boat, and older people find it stimulating to see seals and birds at eye level. Visitors and residents alike find the historical features of the Dungeness Lighthouse and the Dungeness Spit fascinating--as well as other areas around the Olympic Peninsula and the Pacific Northwest, anytime of the year--even winter.
There are many possible day trips on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. In the Dungeness area there are several launch sites: Cline Spit, Dungeness Landing, Port Williams, John Wayne Marina, Sequim Bay State Park, Diamond Point, and Gardiner. Each of these launch sites provides the prepared paddler an opportunity to explore some very pristine waterways full of wildlife. Please insure that you have a chart of the area and understand the hazards before aimlessly launching from any of these ports.