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Kayaks on Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles Washington

12th Annual Port Angeles Kayak Symposium

April 13th-15th, 2012

at the Port Angeles Red Lion and Hollywood Beach

ADMISSION to the demo beach $5 or FREE with a PA Food Bank donation of non-perishable food.  The demo beach will be open Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.

BIG SAVINGS on a wide variety of kayaks and accessories. Save big money on over 100 new and used kayaks and save up to 40% on all accessories at Olympic Raft & Kayak’s big tent sale between the Red Lion Hotel and Hollywood Beach. The retail area will be open Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Our Spring Sale will continue at our shop through the next weekend.

CLINICS will be held throughout the 3 days on various kayaking techniques, safety, etc.  We are bringing in the regions best instructors to teach beginning through advanced skills and techniques as well as slide shows and other on-land informative talks. A list of clinics will be available by February 28th. Clinics, slide shows and other presentations have a small fee to help offset the costs of the Coaches and Instructors time, travel and accommodations.  Online registration will open March 1st.

CLINIC INSTRUCTORS: This list reads like the Who’s Who of West Coast kayak instructors. Many of the country’s most respected instructors are paddling into town for this event.

DEMO a wide variety of kayaks, canoes and gear from some of the leading manufacturers. Those expected this year include:

  • Eddyline Kayaks
  • P&H Kayaks
  • Emotion Kayaks & SUPs
  • Venture Kayaks
  • Ocean Kayaks
  • Necky Kayaks
  • Werner Paddles
  • AND MORE

Dress appropriately for a test drive (or five!).  Life jackets and paddles will be provided.
Demo hours:  Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Both Friday and Saturday evening we’ll have guest speakers:

Friday Night – TBA

Saturday Night – TBA

VOLUNTEERS are needed for the event. Call or email us to find out about the rewards of being a volunteer!

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN? Check out these great accommodation discounts! Remember to ask for the Kayak Symposium Rates when reserving your accommodations.

Red Lion Hotel Call hotel and ask for the symposium discount.
Five SeaSuns B&B 2nd night 1/2 price

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