Body Boat Blade specializes in high quality sea kayak instruction and gear. We are committed to quali We believe that kayaking is all about having fun.
By increasing your skills you greatly increase the fun, excitement, and opportunities you have as a paddler. Our year-round courses range in length from three hours to five-day kayak camps. Our progressive curriculum includes fundamental skills training, surfing, rough water and tidal race paddling, leadership and guide training, British Canoeing training and assessments, video stroke analysis, navigation, expeditions, white-water, open canoeing and private instruction.
06/14/2026
Space available in our Navigation and Tidal Planning course June 20-21!
If you’re looking to level up your confidence with planning trips and navigating the San Juan Islands (and beyond), this is the course for you!
We’ll dive into the essential theories and principles of navigation before applying our learned knowledge to real life scenarios on the water.
Check out our Upcoming Courses (link in bio) to sign up and learn more!
06/13/2026
Join us and thousands of paddlers across the country in celebrating our shared love of kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and rafting.
Get outside, get on the water, and share your adventure by tagging and on social media.
Your post could win you gear from our paddlesports partners.
Find events or share your own story: https://www.gopaddleday.com/event-list
Let’s make waves together.
Go Paddle Day June 20
06/12/2026
Born on the river but ready for whatever, the Women’s Ace-High Shirt from NRS combines river-ready performance with a hint of Western chic. ☀️ Wrangle the crew, check off the to-do, and get out there while the getting’s good. 🤠 Find yours today at Body Boat Blade.
06/08/2026
It starts with “what if we checked out that mountain lake?” then someone says “but there’s no road” and you’re like “who cares, I’ve got an NRS Pulsar Packraft!” 😎 At Body Boat Blade, we know not every adventure is by the book. Stop by today and let’s think outside the box.
One spot left in our Hobuck Coastal Weekend June 12-14!
Built for advanced beginner to intermediate sea kayakers who want to level up their confidence and competence on the coast. Prior surf experience is not required. This is where you learn the fundamentals, reinforce them, and start refining them with coaching.
Visit our Upcoming Courses list (link in bio) to sign up and learn more.
06/06/2026
Cast a line, mend a fence, fix a flat—you do it all, and so does the NRS Rodeo Shirt. 🌵 Breathable fabric wicks sweat and UPF 50+ protection keeps you covered from high noon to sundown. 🌄 Short sleeve or long? Your call. Get yours today at Body Boat Blade.
It’s like a spa day for your drysuit!
Swing by the store or check out the site to learn more about our drysuit repair services.
06/02/2026
We’re doing another run of orders for the PNW Limited Edition Deception Pass Kalleq. This might be the last one! Get yours now.
Gearlab Kalleq - Deception Pass LE — Body Boat Blade World’s best selling Greenland paddle - Kalleq, is a Greenland paddle for you to explore the extraordinary. Designed for endurance and pure elegance. The name Kalleq tributes to lightning in Inuit.
05/31/2026
Long days on the water call for a life jacket you’ll actually want to wear. 😌 NRS life jackets make that easy, with a range of styles to match your mojo, from low-profile rafting jackets to gear-friendly fly fishing vests. 🎣 Available now at Body Boat Blade.
05/30/2026
Lake paddles or river runs? 🌊 Lazy floats or full-send descents? 🏄 Whatever your speed, there’s an NRS paddleboard built for your kind of adventure, from the all-around Jukdo to the kid-friendly Fletcher. Visit Body Boat Blade today for all your paddling needs.