reasons to choose san juan kayak expeditions

San Juan Islands Sea Kayaking

Explore the unique, marine environment of the San Juan Islands of Washington State by sea kayak with the area’s most experienced sea kayaking outfitter and guide!  Sea kayak with orca whales, porpoise, otters and bald eagles!

I specialize in personally guided Three Day Coastal Explorer and Four Day Islands Adventurer sea kayaking tours in the San Juan Islands from May through September!  These trips blend camping, kayak sailing, hiking, whale watching and birding in an expedition style!  Or you may rent a top-of-the-line, fiberglass, double sea kayak and gear to create your own self-guided, one day or multi-day trip! Please join me this year for a sea kayaking, sea-level view of these breathtaking San Juan Islands!

Now in my 30th season!

Celebrating an unprecedented 30th season of guiding multi-day trips and renting sea kayaks in the San Juans! Come paddle with me in my backyard!

It takes years to thoroughly know these islands and their waters.  Simply stated, I have been studying for thirty-two years to give my clients the safest, most educational and personalized guided sea kayaking adventure possible.  I am far and away the most experienced sea kayak guide in the San Juan Islands! My knowledge of the tides and currents, coastlines, local lore, and natural history of the San Juans is simply a reflection of that experience! 

My guided sea kayak trips offer wholesome, delicious meals and the industry’s newest, state-of-the-art equipment! You will experience ever-changing coastlines, campgrounds and wildlife(from otters to eagles to orca whales), enjoy the excitement of sailing a kayak with the wind and spend a few days with a kayak guide who has traveled more miles in the San Juans by sea kayak than anyone on the planet!

My sea kayak rentals offer only the best equipment, detailed written trip itineraries, charts, pick up at the ferry dock and return, my help in planning your trip around tidal currents, campgrounds, drinking water and supply logistics, etc. and in-depth instruction on the beach covering all aspects of sea kayaking!

Seems sensible that a small, local, sea kayaking outfitter that has been doing this for as many years as I would be a good bet.  You can rest assured that everything I have learned as a thirty-two year resident and avid paddler in the San Juan Islands goes into every trip!  My attention to detail is unequaled in the business! My owner-guided expeditions and sea kayak rentals offer adventure, professionalism, value, experience, high quality gear, exceptional service and tons of fun!  Come along for an unforgettable ride!

And if you have any questions about my website, my guided three and four day expeditions or my sea kayak rentals, please feel free to call 360 378 4436 or e-mail me.  I will answer your inquiries personally.

Tim Thomsen
Owner/Guide

“You’re one helluva guide and your knowledge about the island’s wildlife, botany, history and basic kayak skills/navigation is surpassed by none. Add to that your friendly personality and wit, one can never go wrong booking a trip with you. Keep up the great work. I’ll definitely be seeing you next year for your 30th season.”
Lanny Moore
Tacoma, WA

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