Events & Registration Information

Beach and Festival Passes Start at only $10!

Classes – see below for course descriptions and fees- keep scrolling down!
Kayak Demo – $10 (refundable with kayak purchase)
Film/Speaker: Award winning adventurer and filmmaker Justine Curgenven
New this Year!: Photography and Action Videography Seminars, Surfski Clinic, Advanced Rescues, Rock Gardening II, and Yoga for Kayakers.

There are four convenient ways to register for events- reserve your place early for kayak courses- they do fill up!

Guarantee your space by reserving online, click Calendar of Events above
Call (360) 417-3015
Register at the Welcome Party*
Register at the festival check-in tent*

* please note, you will need to fill out a release form to complete the registration process, because of this please show up in person rather than having a friend register for you. Thanks!

Keynote Speaker and Films

Award winning adventurer and filmmaker Justine Curgenven of Cackle TV Productions

Saturday April 23rd, 7:00- 9:00 PM Peninsula College, Maier Performance Hall
Tickets are only $10. 00. Click on link below to purchase tickets.
Get Your Tickets Here

Sunday Morning Paddle with Justine Curgenven

Get your Sunday morning started with Olympic Peninsula Paddlers, the Pt Angeles kayak club, as we paddle and explore the sights of the Pt Angeles Harbor. This 4 to 5 mile paddle will leave from Hollywood Beach and provide a great opportunity to try out a newly purchased boat or arrange for a longer test drive off the demo beach. Paddlers are welcome to use their own boats as well. A Beach/Festival pass as well as basic kayak skills are required to participate. The harbor with Pt Angeles and the Olympic Mountains in the backdrop is a lovely place to explore…full of seals, invertebrates and sights. This is a great opportunity to get to know and connect with Justine Curgenven and some of the local paddling community.

Fee: $10.00

Format: On Water, Where: Port Angeles Harbor

Leaders: Olympic Peninsula Paddlers

Sunday April 24, 2016 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd, from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

All courses and registration links are listed below:

New Course! Advanced Rescues

This class will focus on solo rescues as well as group rescues and how best to streamline each with efficiency and practice. Rescues covered in the course include: Reenter and Roll, Cowboy, Hop n Drop, and T Rescues. You will learn about common mistakes, along with group and post rescue do’s and don’ts. Prepare to get wet and be in the water, we will laugh, play, swim and learn together.

Drysuit with insulation and kayak with built in flotation is required.

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach Instructor: Chris Duff and Lisa Markli

Saturday April 23rd 3:30- 5:00 pm

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing, two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

New Course! Shooting Adventure Video Seminar

– Join award winning filmmaker and adventurer, Justine Curgenven in learning some of the tips and tricks of shooting action video. This seminar will be taught on land and cover the essentials for successful kayak based videography. Justine say’s this course could run for a whole day or the entire weekend, nonetheless she has had extensive experience filming her expeditions all across the world. She has produced several action sea kayak and instructional videos including the “This Is The Sea” series, “This Is The Roll” and “Kayaking the Aleutians.” Just how does one go about making an action kayak film? Find out by joining Justine in this 2 hour seminar taking place Sunday April 24 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Feiro Marine Life Center.

Format: Seminar/Classroom Where: Feiro Marine Life Center Instructor: Filmmaker/Producer Justine Curgenven

Date- April 24th, 1-3 pm

New Course! Intro to Kayak Photography

Join award winning filmmaker and professional photographer John Gussman in learning some of the tips and tricks of Kayak Photography. This course will be taught on land and cover the essentials for successful kayak based photography, including equipment, how to pack, how to protect your equipment, best kayaks and useful accessories. You will learn techniques for shooting both from your kayak and simply how your kayak can get you to those “secret” beaches for unique shots. John has been a professional outdoor photographer for years and will get you going on the right track, taking your photography to a whole new level. Course fee $20

Format: Classroom Where: Feiro Marine Life Center Instructor: Professional photographer/filmmaker John Gussman

Saturday April 23rd 9:00- 10:30 am

New Course! How To Select Your First Stand Up Paddleboard

By now you’ve seen people out enjoying the fastest growing watersport in the country, Stand Up Paddleboarding, otherwise known as walking on water. Hop into this course and learn about all the different shapes, materials, construction techniques and which boards are best for which type of paddling. If you are thinking of getting a SUP, you should definitely get into this class giving you a baseline for getting the right board the first time.

Format: On Beach Where: Hollywood Beach, Boardworks tent Instructor: Trevor Gregson

Saturday April 23rd 10:30 am- 11:30 am
Sunday April 24th 10:00 am- 11:00 am

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd, from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing, two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

New Course! How To Choose and Rig Your Fishing Kayak

Hop into this course and learn the ins and outs of fishing kayaks- learn about the different styles, rigging advancements, seating and even standing arrangements. Let’s face it, people are catching a lot of fish off kayaks; they get into zones motor boats cannot access and have the whole place to themselves. Kayaks are quiet, do not require licensing nor gas and have minimal upkeep- what’s not to love!

Format: On Beach Where: Hollywood Beach, Perception/Wilderness Tent Instructor: Dave Hoffman

Saturday April 23rd 4:00 – 5:00 pm

New Course! Surfski Clinic

SURFSKI PADDLING WITH KENNY HOWELL: A FITNESS KAYAKING SESSION

The surfski is the fastest, most exciting paddlecraft on the water! Discover why these versatile kayaks are gaining popularity worldwide. Surfskis are fun to paddle on calm water as well as the open ocean. It’s good for you, too! They are very fast, very safe (sit-on-top and self-bailing), lightweight (about 30 lbs), and incredibly maneuverable with a foot-operated rudder. In this introductory session, we provide stable models from to teach the essential skills such as body posture, use of the wing paddle, and remounting the surfki in open water. Course fee- $35.00

Warning! Paddling a surfski can be addictive and good for your health!

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach Instructor: Kenny Howell

Saturday April 23rd 8:00- 10:00 am

New Course! Yoga for Kayakers

Yoga for Yakers

We will focus on range of motion for forward, reverse and sweep strokes. Course will start on the beach, then move into our boats on beach, then we will progress and we will continue with our boats in water. This class is open to all who are interested.

Format: On Beach and In Boats/On Water Where: Hollywood Beach

Instructor: Kathleen Grimbly

Saturday April 23rd 11:00- Noon

Learn The Kayak Roll

Learn strategies and insights on how to roll your kayak, these techniques are applicable to both sea and river kayakers. Once you learn this valuable skill, your confidence will soar. You will need to bring a well fitted, snug sea or river kayak, flotation, PFD, paddle, sprayskirt and wetsuit/drysuit. This course is only offered once, so be sure to sign up early.

Course fee $35.

Format: On Water, Where: William Shore Pool 225 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362

Instructors: Ken Debondt, Barbara Dekeyser, Rhonda Schwab, Chris Smith

Sunday April 24, 2016 8 am – 10 am

Learn To Edge Your Kayak

Taught by BCU and ACA instructors Rhonda Schwab and Chris Smith, this course will teach the ins and outs of improving your boat control skills. This will be a fun, active course; plan to walk away with tons of confidence and the enjoyment of being a more efficient, graceful paddler. You will need to bring your own kayak for this course. Each class is limited to 8 participants and lasts 1.5 hours. Course fee $35.

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach Instructor: Rhonda Schwab and Chris Smith

Saturday April 23, 2016 12:30- 2:00 pm

Participants are highly recommended to register online. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday, April 18th and Sunday April 19th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd, from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Intro To Sea Kayak

Get started on a positive note in the world of sea kayaking. Learn all the basics including how to dress, what equipment you need, basic paddle strokes and basic rescues. Open to all interested and all equipment is provided, please pick up your equipment well in advance of the course. Each class is limited to 8 participants and lasts 1.5 hours. Course fee $35.

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach

Instructors: Ken DeBondt, Barbara Dekeyser, John Palmer, Jarrett Swan, Rhonda Schwab, Chris Smith

Saturday April 23, 2016 9 -10:30 am
Saturday April 23, 2016 12:30- 2:00 pm Youth Course, only $10!
Sunday April 24, 2016 11 am – 12:30 pm

Tides and Currents

Learn how to effectively plan your trip, by mastering the art of reading tides and currents. Learn how to understand local conditions and use this information to your advantage. This is an on-land course. Each class is limited to 12 participants and lasts 1.5 hours. Course fee $20.

Format: Classroom Where: Feiro Marine Life Center Instructor: Les and Diane Uhrich

Saturday April 23, 2016 3:30- 5:00 pm

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Intro To Surf Zone

This clinic is designed to improve boat handling skills necessary in the surf, and introduce landing techniques for a variety of environments. Learn how adjustments to basic strokes, trim, and edging can increase control in the surf. Learn the differences between surfing a sea kayak versus a surf specific boat, discuss safety issues, and have fun in the surf. This clinic is open to sea and river kayakers with their own equipment; kayak with flotation, wetsuit/drysuit, helmet, sprayskirt, paddle, and PFD. Each class is limited to 8 participants and lasts 2 hours. Course fee $35 plus $8 beach access fee that goes to privately owned Crescent Beach.

Format: On Water Where: Crescent Beach

Saturday April 23rd, 2016 12:30- 2:30 pm Instructors: Gary Korb and Ed Schmidt
Sunday April 24th, 2016 12:30- 2:30 pm Instructors: Gary Korb and Ed Schmidt

Participants are encouraged to register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Intro To Stand Up Paddleboard

Super fun and easy to learn, SUPing can be a great workout and a fantastic way to get out and explore. Learn about the equipment, how to stand, basic paddle strokes, turns, safety, and what to do when you tip. We will supply all the equipment including boards, paddles, PFDs and wetsuits. Please bring shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. Each class is limited to 6 participants and lasts 1.5 hours. Course fee $35.

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach Instructor: Ken DeBondt and Barbara Dekeyser

Saturday April 23rd, 2016 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Intro to Surf SUP

are you ready to up your game? This clinic will cover the basics of how to have a blast in the surf zone with your SUP. Learn about equipment, basic strokes, safety and surf etiquette. Please bring your SUP, paddle, leash, PFD, and wetsuit/drysuit, rentals are available if needed. Each class is limited to 6 participants and lasts 2 hours. Course fee $35. plus $8 Crescent Beach access fee.

Format: On Water Where: Crescent Beach Instructor: Ken DeBondt and Barbara Dekeyser

Sunday April 24th, 2016 noon- 2:00 pm

Participants are encouraged to register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd, from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Towing Techniques and Scenarios

This class is designed to help make group paddling safer through the knowledge and use of towing techniques. There will be two instructors, lots of tangled lines and laughter, and some very happy folks getting towed to safety. Everyone should have their own tow ropes- even if they are brand new. We’ll take the sale stickers off and see how to best use them in real paddling conditions. Bring your smiles and lets have some fun. Each class is limited to 8 participants and lasts 2 hours. Course fee $35.

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach Instructors: Chris Duff and Lisa Markli

Sunday April 24th, 2016 2:00- 3:30 pm

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Rock Gardening

The ocean can be an incredible playful place, learn how to read water, time swells, and play play play within the waves, currents, and rock formations. This is a super fun class focusing on evaluating conditions, boat handling and safety. Each class is limited to 8 participants and lasts 2 hours. Course fee $35.

Format: On Water Instructors: Deb Volturno and Charlie Michael

Saturday April 23rd 9:00 -11:00 am Location: Freshwater Bay

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

New Course! Rock Gardening Level II

For those who have taken an intro to rock gardening session and are wanting to further develop skills. We will explore some slots and work on reading the water as well as how to play safely. You must have helmets, gloves and wet or dry suit.

Each class is limited to 8 participants and lasts 2 hours. Course fee $35.

Format: On Water Instructors: Deb Volturno and TBA

Sunday April 24th 8:30 -10:30 am Location: Freshwater Bay

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Debacle Detterent

Yes, things can go wrong on those days when you planned a simple day paddle. Learn how to quickly change a situation so it does not go from bad to worse. This course will teach you how to deal with a number of scenarios that can happen while you are on a paddle, learn to be preventative and act accordingly when an issue does arise. Each class is limited to 8 participants and lasts 2 hours.

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach Instructor: Deb Volturno

Sunday April 24th 11:30 am- 1:30 pm

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd, from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Selecting Your First Kayak

This course deciphers the differences of the many kayak designs there are to choose. It will educate you about designs, materials and different uses of the various kayaks. This course is highly recommended for those looking to purchase a kayak. There is no limit on the number of participants for this class. Course fee: Free

Format: On Land Where: Hollywood Beach, Perception/Wilderness Tent Instructor: Dave Hoffman

Saturday April 23rd 9am-10am
Sunday April 24th 9am-10am

Choose the Right Paddle

This course will give you the best insights for you to evaluate your paddling style and the most effective and efficient paddle for you. Areas covered include paddle length, blade shape, blade size and shaft materials/shape. Hop into this class and become a more efficient paddler. There is no limit on the number of participants for this class. Course fee $5.

Format: On Land Where: Registration/Check-In Tent at Hollywood Beach Instructor: John Palmer

Sunday April 24th 11:00 am- noon

Kayak Repair Made Easy

Learn how to fix a hole in your kayak, from little dings to large ones- on water or at home. Rhonda will also demonstrate a keel strip install and provide tips on creating an emergency repair kit. There is no limit on the number of participants for this class. Course fee $5.

Format: On Land Where: Registration Tent at Hollywood Beach Instructor: Rhonda Schwab and Chris Smith

Saturday April 23rd 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm

Navigation

Learn how to effectively read charts and plan a safe and efficient trip. This course works together with the Tides and Currents course to create an overview of effective planning. Expect to learn about NOAA charts and GPS use. Each class is limited to 12 people. Course fee $20. Class Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Format: Classroom Where: Feiro Marine Life Center Instructor: Les and Diane Uhrich

Sunday, April 19 2015, 9:00 am- 10:30 am

Advanced Paddle Strokes

Taught by legendary instructors Les and Diane Uhrich, this course will teach the ins and outs of improving your boat skills through advanced utilization of your body, boat and paddle. This will be a fun and active course. Plan to walk away with tons of confidence, a renewed sense of balance and the enjoyment of being a more efficient, graceful paddler. Cost- $35 and class size is limited to 8 participants.

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach Instructors: Diane and Les Uhrich

Sunday April 24th Noon- 1:30 pm

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 223rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd, from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing., two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Basic Paddle Strokes

Would you like to improve the way you turn your kayak or improve the efficiency of your forward stroke? Les & Diane will show you how to better control your boat using your paddle and your body in ways that will almost certainly help you become a more skilled sea kayaker. Subjects to be covered include turning strokes, edging, body positioning, paddle control, linked strokes, braces and rudders. Participants should come dressed for possible immersion, have done at least one wet exit and have minimal basic paddling experience (at least 10 total hours in a sea kayak on flat water). Come prepared to engage and improve! Cost is $35, class size is limited to 8 participants.

Format: On Water Where: Hollywood Beach Instructor: Les and Diane Uhrich

Saturday April 23rd 11:00 am- 12:30 pm

Online Registration is highly recommended! Register online here. All class participants must check-in at the Registration Tent at least one hour before your selected course. The Registration Tent is located at the Red Lion Hotel adjacent to Hollywood Beach, and is open from 8 AM on both Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th. You can also pre-check in on Friday April 22nd, from 5 PM- 7 PM at BarHop Brewing, two blocks west of Hollywood Beach on Railroad Avenue.

Cold Water Immersion

If you only can take one off- water course over the weekend, make it this one; it just might save a life! Join Dr. Sam Baker in learning about the elements involved in cold water immersion. He will cover the following: the four phases of cold water immersion including hypothermia, prevention, water to do in the water, and field treatment- this information may mean the difference between survival vs. death.

We feel this course is incredibly important and are offering it for only $5.00!

Format: Classroom Where: Feiro Marine Life Center Instructor: Dr. Sam Baker

Saturday April 23rd 11:00 am- Noon

Demo Beach

Test Drive Kayaks the Entire Weekend- This is the absolute best opportunity to get into a huge variety of kayaks and test drive them side by side. Feel the difference is handling, materials, comfort and performance! All of your favorite brands will be on hand, including Perception, Dagger, Wilderness Systems, Eddyline, Hobie Cat, Epic, Delta, Sea Kayaking UK (Nigel Dennis Kayaks, ) Pyranha and P&H. Not only will you get to spend the entire weekend out on the water trying a vast array of kayaks, you will also get to talk to the manufacturer reps., each of them experts who love to share their knowledge of kayak design. You will walk away with the information you need to make the best choice in purchasing a kayak. If you fall in love with one of the many kayaks, rest assured there are going to be some of the best deals of the season happening to get you that kayak of your dreams. Register online here.