My wife and I did the Essentials of Coastal Kayaking I class. We were the only ones in the class…read morethat day and Jesse did a great job with his instruction and his patience with us. We spent the morning learning about the equipment, reentry skills and practicing quite a few strokes. After lunch we did a few more reentry drills and then he asked what we wanted to practice more. He was very flexible and patient with us walking us through each skill and allowing us to try things multiple times. We highly recommend a class with Fidalgo Paddlesports. We will be signing up for the Coastal Kayaking II class when we find one that fits our schedule. Thank you, Jesse!

1:1 Intro to Sea Kayaking lessons with Jesse. He was spot on with choosing a date with the most…read morefavorable weather conditions in April (wind & tide) for a 5 hr private session. Jesse met us near home with all the equipment needed for a day on the bay. Our first lesson was a wet exit - sitting inside the kayak with the skirt on, flipping the kayak upside down, yanking the skirt off and doing a somersault out. It was scary at first, but not that scary after doing it once, plus it built up confidence to be on the water. Jesse was very patient with his instruction and gave us great safety and stroke tips. We highly recommend Jesse and Fidalgo Paddlesports for anyone new to sea kayaking. We've already signed up for our next class on Rescue and Recovery in Anacortes. For those more advanced kayakers, Fidalgo Paddlesports has a full range of courses for all levels, plus instructor certifications. Thanks Jesse for the perfect new Sea Kayaking experience!

Did a whale watching trip with Gabe and Elliot and it was incredible! The boat is just the right…read moresize (wouldn't want to be in one of those tiny Zodiac boats or one of the giant boats with 50 other people!!) and both Gabe and Elliot were so knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life that we saw. I was very impressed and will definitely book again!

Took boat out of Lopez Islander. 10/10 experience. TK and Jake crewed. Loved the small sturdy boat…read moreand the great visibility. Only a dozen folks on board and you can see everything from your seat thru big open windows. We saw bald eagles, steller sea lions, orcas, a grey whale, a minke whale, harbor seals, and lots of seabirds. Good explanations. Loved every minute.

Been on 2 excursions (one at night and one during day), and would go again. On the nighttime ride,…read morewe saw a bunch of bioluminescence in the water! Wonderful team of guides!! Highly recommend!!

If you have an afternoon and some upper body strength, get yourself into a kayak with Moondance…read more I took a four hour tour with Sophia this afternoon, on a super hot day. Not only was the whole experience so much fun (I had some anxiety about being in a body of water where I cannot see the bottom), but it was super educational, with some facts about the sandstone cliffs we passed and the animals we encountered. With the cool water and the great company, I forgot all about the heat wave we are having and even saw some seals! Will definitely be back for at least one shorter tour, and maybe even a day trip!

So much fun. I'm out of shape and pretty big, I was nervous about a 3 day trip squeezed into that…read morelittle seat. It was definitely a squeeze, but I'm so glad I went , it was a blast and we were all tired but it wasn't hard to keep up. The guide Laura was amazing and I feel so lucky we got to see the islands from in the water. The food was great too. Don't miss the chance to kayak at night and see the bioluminescence! It was a highlight.

Absolutely fantastic three day kayaking experience! Our charming guide led us in tandem kayaks…read morewith all the necessary gear through the islands. Just dress for the weather and you will enjoy the best way to see the San Juan's. We had a great camping experience as part of the journey with plenty of great food. Hannah is a super guide and worked tirelessly to keep us both active and relaxed plus well fed. Appetizers and wine before hearty meals to keep us fueled! Can't wait to go again someday!

We took the BBB Foundations 1 class two weeks ago and it was amazing!…read more The equipment that we borrowed was top notch, the course content was perfect, and the communication and support we received before the class was exceptional. And Ryan, our instructor, we can't say enough good things about him!!!! He was super knowledgeable, professional, and a skilled instructor...but just as importantly, he was kind, supportive, and a great communicator...he tailored the program to meet both of our needs, and we both learned SO MUCH! one of us had experience with whitewater kayaking, but he was impressed with how many things he learned that will make his paddling more efficient, easier, and safer... We've been out since to work on the assisted and self-rescues and were very successful! we look forward to practicing while the nice weather lasts and look forward to taking the class again in the spring.

Took the two day fundamentals class and it was an amazing experience. Shawna is a world class…read moreinstructor; she is accomplished, intelligent and a fantastic teacher. I would highly recommend the class to anyone considering getting into sea kayaking. Their shop also has a modest selection of top of the line equipment.

Had a great time with Ryan as our guide paddling in Penn Cove. We saw eagles, seals, guillemots,…read moresurf scoters. We even learned about mussel farming. The sunny weather was an added bonus!

After a safety talk and a lesson on form, we set out on a leisurely kayak tour of Penn Cove with…read moreour enthusiastic guide, Sue, who gave us a lot of information about the wildlife we saw and graciously answered all our questions. Throughout our trip we saw: egg yolk jellyfish, sea stars, crabs, harbor seals, blue heron, and a mussel farm. As an avid kayaker, it was nice to paddle unhurriedly and enjoy the scenery. Moreover, the tandem kayaks were easy to use. A big thanks to Sue and "the other guy" who took care of us from beginning to end.