Tidal Journeys

09/15/2025

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day on the water for our Social Paddle this weekend.

As our group paddled from the Nisqually Reach to Tolmie State Park and Anderson Island, we delighted in seeing kingfishers, jellyfish, double-crested cormorants, porpoises, and even watched some sea lions chase after salmon returning up the Nisqually River.

What a beautiful place we get to enjoy.

09/02/2025

Who wants to go kayaking?

I have been wanting to host a social paddle for a while now, and I'm looking forward to getting you out on the water for this! If you have your own kayak and gear, no need to register; just show up. But if you need to rent one of my kayaks and gear for this, make sure to register and pay the $20 ren...

07/13/2025

A wonderful evening spent on the water with an amazing group of kayakers!

06/25/2025

You all know I love kayaking and camping. So while I was on a solo trip this weekend I took some video trying to show what makes me enjoy it so much.

Beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, and time to unwind.

It was such a peaceful getaway, and I came back feeling relaxed and grateful for this beautiful world I get to live in.

05/07/2025

Are you looking to improve your kayak skills before getting out kayaking this summer?

Do you know how to kayak safely and efficiently to ensure you can enjoy this fantastic water sport all summer long?

Our Kayak Skills Courses begin with the basics on land; ensuring each participant understands the equipment needed, planning for paddling, risk management, and weather. After that we hit the water we'll focus on our kayaking skills: boat handling, launching, landing, and balancing.

A big emphasis of this course is learning how to paddle with efficiency to maximize the energy we put into our strokes and minimize risk of injury.

Once comfortable in the kayak we will learn how to safely exit our kayaks in the event of a capsize, and multiple ways to re-enter our kayaks after a capsize.

Be prepared to have a lot of FUN learning with others in our group!

The small instructor to student ratio (1:5) ensures a safe and encouraging environment where you will get plenty of positive feedback and individual coaching. Our aim is for you to leave feeling confident with the knowledge and skills to get out paddling!

All of the kayaks and paddling gear will be provided for you. And if you have any questions at all please reach out to us. We love talking about kayaking!

Let's get out there and have some fun!

Registration:

Friday evening we will meet at our property in South Bay where we begin with the basics on land; ensuring each participant understands the equipment needed, planning for paddling, risk management, and weather. Saturday we will hit the water and focus on our kayaking skills: boat handling, launching,...

04/08/2025

Seattle, you were beautiful today! I must admit, I didn't realize how wild you could feel even in the middle of the city.

04/07/2025

Why would someone sign up to go on a multi-day kayaking trip with Tidal Journeys?

Video 3 of this mini-series focuses on the aspect of joy guests experienced while on the journey. Each day we take time to cultivate joy and gratitude as a practice to help us pay attention to our journey.

On a previous kayaking trip, we filmed guest's responses to three prompts:

-Why come on a kayaking journey?
-What are the facilitated conversations and exercises like?
-Where have you experienced joy on the trip?

Do their responses resonate with where you are at in life? Do you feel that need to get out of your daily routine, the city, and technology?

Find a full description of our trips on our website booking page, or connect with us online for specific questions you might have about the journeys. We LOVE talking with people about kayaking!

https://www.tidaljourneys.com/bookonline
https://www.tidaljourneys.com/contact

04/07/2025

Why would someone sign up to go on a multi-day kayaking trip with Tidal Journeys?

Video 2 of this mini-series focuses on the facilitated conversations and intentional exercises we invite guests to engage with while on the journey.

The goal of these are to provide connection with ourselves: where we are at in life, where we want to go, and what steps we can take to move in that direction.

On a previous kayaking trip, we filmed guest's responses to three prompts, which we'll be releasing here over the next week.

-Why come on a kayaking journey?
-What are the facilitated conversations and exercises like?
-Where have you experienced joy on the trip?

Do their responses resonate with where you are at in life? Do you feel that need to get out of your daily routine, the city, and technology?

Find a full description of our trips on our website booking page, or connect with us online for specific questions you might have about the journeys. We LOVE talking with people about kayaking!

https://www.tidaljourneys.com/bookonline
https://www.tidaljourneys.com/contact

03/31/2025

Why would someone sign up to go on a multi-day kayaking trip with Tidal Journeys?

Our kayak journeys provide the space needed to relax and focus on the beauty and goodness in our lives. Being immersed in nature helps people grow and learn; an excellent classroom for us to go on this journey of discovery together as we connect with ourselves, each other, and this beautiful world.

On a previous kayaking trip, we filmed guest's responses to three prompts, which we'll be releasing here over the next week.

-Why come on a kayaking journey?
-What are the facilitated conversations and exercises like?
-Where have you experienced joy on the trip?

Do their responses resonate with where you are at in life? Do you feel that need to get out of your daily routine, the city, and technology?

Find a full description of our trips on our website booking page, or connect with us online for specific questions you might have about the journeys. We LOVE talking with people about kayaking!

https://www.tidaljourneys.com/bookonline
https://www.tidaljourneys.com/contact

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03/28/2025

Dreaming of summertime and being on the water?

Our Kayak Skills Courses will help you learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a fun and supportive environment so you can get out there and enjoy it!

We'll teach:
-Proper strokes for efficient paddling
-Kayak handling and maneuvering
-Safety precautions and risk management
-How to exit and re-enter your kayak if you capsize
..but most of all we'll have FUN!

The small instructor to student ratio ensures a safe and encouraging environment where you will get plenty of positive feedback and individual coaching.

Our aim is for you to leave feeling confident with the knowledge and skills to get out paddling!

Courses available coming up in May and June. Visit our website for full details: www.tidaljourneys.com

03/24/2025

Moody March Kayaking. I'm loving this weather.

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