Since 1980
Explore the unique marine environment
of the San Juan Islands of Washington
State by sea kayak!
I specialize in three and four day personally
guided sea kayaking tours from May through September incorporating 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!
Celebrating an unprecedented 29th 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-one 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 islands 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 orcas), 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 a while would be a good bet. You can rest assured that everything I have learned as a thirty-one 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 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 or e-mail me. I will answer your inquiries personally."
Tim Thomsen
Owner/Guide
"My 28th season had some incredible whale encounters, sunsets and full-tilt sails! Here are some of the year's best photos sent in by participants. Click below to enjoy your own personal journey into my 2008 season. You will be so glad you took the time! "
Best Photos of 2008
" My 2007 season was a lot of fun and we saw some amazing things!
Click below for my annual compilation of the best client photos of 2007!
Try the slideshow! It's awesome!"
Best Photos of 2007
San Juan Kayak Expeditions has been voted the 2009 "Best Eco-Adventure in the Pacific Northwest" by folks like you. Please click below to read what hundreds of people are saying about us!
Best of the Northwest
San Juan Kayak Expeditions has been rated the Best Outfitter in the San Juan Islands in "Top Ten Places to Sea Kayak in the USA" by America's Best Online! Yeeha! Click below!
http://www.americasbestonline.net/index.php/pages/seakayakingbest.html
"I just wanted to say thanks again for a great trip. Learning to kayak, experiencing the moodiness and beauty of the islands from the best place imaginable (the kayak), seeing the sights/wildlife, all the laughs, the great camping food, the beautiful wake-up calls...all made for a fantastic, memorable time.
You rock. Thanks!"
Kari Tweiten
St. Paul, MN
We really enjoyed our expedition with you. Especially your old-school style. Your experience and knowledge of the islands, wildlife, the water and tides--it made for an excellent trip. That kind of knowledge and experience is priceless! We appreciated your approach where kayakers and guide all pitch in with chores. Kayaking is all about doing. People wanting pampered luxury should check into a hotel. We've been telling everyone about San Juan Kayak.com. Thanks!
CB Bassity
Chickasha, OK
"We want to thank you for a splendid trip! We especially enjoyed getting to know you, and we were very pleased with the mix of fellow patrons! Your skill, experience and your pleasant and appropriately firm guidance made for a very successful and enjoyable weekend!"
Carleton and Laurel DeTar
Salt Lake City, UT
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