PRIVATE TRIP PLANNING SESSIONS
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What We Cover
Each consultation is customized to your trip, but may include:
Route planning & navigation
Choosing appropriate routes, daily distances, bail-out options, and contingency plans
Charts & navigation tactics
Reading marine charts, understanding chart symbology, and planning with both modern and traditional tools
Tides & currents
Locating the correct tide and current tables and interpreting them to make informed timing decisions
Weather & forecasting
Sourcing forecasts, understanding marine weather, and how conditions affect your route
Hazard assessment & risk management
Identifying hazards specific to your route and determining strategies to mitigate risk
Gear selection
What to bring, what to leave behind, and how to pack your kayak efficiently
Leave no trace ethics
Best practices for responsible, low-impact travel on the coast
How It Works
Consultations are available in person or via video chat, making it easy to connect wherever you’re based. We’ll sit down together, review your ideas and plans, and help you refine them into a solid, well-thought-out trip strategy—so you head out confident, prepared, and self-reliant.
This service is ideal for paddlers who want expert insight without hiring a guide for the trip itself, and for those looking to grow their independence and decision-making skills on the water.
