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Discovery Sea Kayaks Mentioned by National Geographic

Check out the link. A nice mention from National Geographic Adventure.

http://ngadventure.typepad.com/blog/2010/08/best-american-adventures-sea-kayak-the-san-juan-islands.html

EMPLOYMENT 2011 KAYAK GUIDE POSITIONS

We are currently seeking those looking to be kayak guides. If you have experience kayaking or guiding, we are starting the process collecting those interested in working for one of the top outfitters on San Juan Island in Washington State.

If you are going to be in the area this fall (October or November), give us a call (360.378.2559) and come out.

Coming out and getting on the water is a good way for us to get to know you and for you to get to know us.

Thanks

Used Kayaks For Sale

Here is your chance to get a great deal on sea kayaks. All of the following kayaks are from our fleet this season. All kayaks are in good shape and ready to paddle. We also have select equipment for sale.

Currently we are taking deposits (10%) for used tandem and single kayaks. Kayaks will be available for pick up September 13th 2010 at our shop location in Friday Harbor Washington. The deposit will be applied to your balance the day of pick up. Deposits are non refundable.

Check out the list and get in touch if you are interested.

Wilderness System North Star Tandem Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $1950 Deposit: $195
Wilderness System North Star Tandem Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $1950 Deposit: $195
Wilderness System North Star Tandem Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $1950 Deposit: $195
Wilderness System North Star Tandem Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $1950 Deposit: $195
Wilderness System Tempest 170 Single Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $ 1299 Deposit: $130
Wilderness System Tempest 170 Single Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $ 1299 Deposit: $130
Wilderness System Tempest 165 Single Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Blue:
Price: $ 1299 Deposit: $130

All of the above kayak have only one season of use. They are all in excellent condition. This is a great opportunity to get a great deal on a kayak.

Kayak Paddles:
Werner Cascadia: Size 230cm Straight Shaft 1 Piece: $120
Werner Tybee CF: Size 210cm Bent Shaft 2 Piece: $170

Spray Skirts:
NRS Neoprene Decks: $50
Snapdragon Vinyl Outfitter Skirt: $45

Personal Floatation Device:
Stohlquist E-scape Various Sizes: $35
MTI LifeVest Various Sizes: $25

There you go. All the gear above is set at great low price. Some of the best deals you are going to find in the area, from Seattle to San Juan Island. So give us a call and set up a package.

Coupon Update Aug 6th

Just updated our coupon for the month. If you are interested in a Sunset Kayak Tour follow the directions below to save!

Goto the following url http://maps.google.com/

In the search box type Discovery Sea Kayaks

Discovery Sea Kayaks should be near the top of the result list. You will see under the listing there will be a link for 1 coupon.

Just click the coupon link and that is it.

If you call us to book make sure you mention you have the coupon. If you book online just mention the coupon in the comments box.

You MUST PRINT the coupon and present it when you check in for your tour to receive the discount.

Hope everyone is having a great summer.

Kayaking with Orcas

Over the last week that I was on the water I had a few great encounters with killer whales. We were always rafted in shore in a kelp bed and we still got some amazing passes. We have also been seeing a lot of salmon in the water. It is pretty cool to see a large run come through and all the salmon running along the surface of the water.

Yesterday was a choppy day out on the water. But we still got to see some cool stuff. An adult Eagle caught a fish and brought it back to the shore. Once it arrived on of the adult Eagles fledglings flew in and took the food. All this took place with us near by. Then later in the day we go to see a few seal pups hauled out on the rock shore.

August is a great month to visit San Juan Island and do some kayak whale watching. Discovery Sea Kayaks West Side Day Tour is your best chance to see orcas from kayaks.

Check out this image from one of my trips last week.

Tour Coupon Updates

Hello everyone. I just wanted to update what coupon deals Discovery Sea Kayaks has going at this time.

There also seems to be a bit of confusion in finding the coupon. So I am going to try and re explain how to find them.

I just posted two new coupon for Kayak Tours.

So here is how to find the coupons:

*Open your web browser and past the following in the URL box: http://maps.google.com/
*In the search box on the Google Maps page use the following search term: Discovery Sea Kayaks 98250
*On the left side of your screen search results will appear, Discovery Sea Kayaks should be on the list.
*Below our business listing there will be links to Reviews and Coupons. Click Coupons.

If any of the coupons work for you just give us a call and set up your tour. Let us know you have the coupon when you book. Print the coupon and present it the day you check in for your tour.

Hope this is easier than previous directions.

As for what has been going on here on the San Juan Island. Kayak Tours have been busy with lots of half day and day tour going out. Camping Kayak Tours have been going out weekly.

The Orca Whales have been in the area but in the past couple of days they have been out of our paddling area. Whale Watching boats are having continued success on a daily basis. Wester Prince Cruises have been seeing lots of Orcas and lots of surface behavior. Check out their site for images www.orcawhalewatch.com.

If you are interested in a vacation deal. Save 10% on Western Prince Whale Watching Tours and 10% on Discovery Sea Kayak Tours if you book a tour with each company.

San Juan Island Whale Watch season is here. If you choose to go whale watching from kayak or from a power boat. This is the time of year to do it.

SAVE with Coupon

We still have a coupon posted on our google maps business listing. It is a great deal if you are looking to go on a kayak camping tour. It is for one tour date only and there are limited spots left. So check it out and see if it fits your travel plans.

To find the coupon of to google maps and search for Discovery Sea Kayaks 98250 and we will pop up. From there select more info and scroll down for the coupon. Check there for more good deals in the future..

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.

July 4th Weekend

The weather is looking nice for the weekend. San Juan Island is gearing up for all the people and fun.

Kayak Tours are booking fast. Give us a call if you want to get on the water and enjoy an award recognized kayak tours. We have Kayak Day Tours, Kayak Half Day Tours and Sunset Tours. We run multiple Half Day Kayak Tours per day.

If you have a group of 10 or more ask about our group discount.

We have been seeing the Souther Resident Killer Whales on almost every Half Day and Full Day Kayak Tour. If you are looking to get on the water on a power boat. Check out Western Prince Cruises, if you book a tour with Western Prince and a kayak tour with Discovery Sea Kayaks you will get 10% off each tour.

San Juan Island is a great place to spend the 4th of July. Small town parade and great festivities and fireworks.

Make sure and get to the ferry early and if you can leave you car behind, I would. It is easy to get on the ferry if you are just walking on and way easier to get on the ferry when you are planning to leave. Plus our shop is a 4 minute walk 1 block up from the ferry. What could be easier? There is plenty of transit options on the island if you are staying out of town and it is worth it to avoid all the auto traffic on and off the ferry.

Hope to see some of you on the water with us this weekend.

Jason

Emotion Kayaks For Sale

Just wanted to post a reminder that we have various models of Emotion Kayaks for sale in the shop. I also have other models in the demo fleet. Some of the demo kayaks are for sale for a slight discount.

Check out the Emotion Kayaks website : http://www.emotionkayaks.com/

We have package deals set up that include everything you need to get on the water!

Stop by the shop and check out the kayaks or set up a time to get one on the water.

Kayaking with Orca Whales

I had a custom 9am Half Day Kayak Tour this morning. It was a nice morning. The temps were warming and the sun was out. On my drive to the launch beach I saw a few Orca whales and new that we would have a chance at an encounter today.

I had the usual small group (4 guest). It was a nice trip for me as I knew two of the people of the trip and the other two were their relatives. After a bit of beach time going over safety and handing out gear, it was time to go. As we paddled out to the strait the strong ebb tide started grab the kayaks and take us south. But we were soon interrupted by large dorsal fins in the distance and made out way the shore to raft in a kelp bed. We bobbed around as watched as the killer whales made a distant pass by. We continued on and once again we had to raft as more killer whales were approaching. It was a great time. Though we had to make a slow paddle home against a bit of current, it was a great trip. Check out the photos.