Destination Course
Apostle Islands: Devil’s Island & Beyond!
GKC L3 Coastal Kayak TrainingApostle Islands National Lakeshore
Bayfield, WI
Dates: August 1-5, 2012
Days: 5 days, 4 nights
Price: $499 (double occupancy on night one), $549 (single occupancy); Kayak Rental – $120.00
Trip Level: 2 - 3
Includes: Camping & Cook Gear as Described Below, 1 Night Accommodation in Bayfield, Training & Guidance
Group Size: 4-6
Trip Description
Destination Courses are all about taking your learning experiences to new and exciting sea kayaking destinations around the country and world! GKC combines inovative methods of coaching with prime sea kayak venues for unsurpassed learning and progression for you, the padder! On a destination course, you can expect to train hard, be challenged, see amazing sights, and have a ton of fun in the process!
Go beyond the inner islands as you explore all three sets of sea caves on your way to Devil’s Island! The Apostle Islands are the Midwest’s top touring destination, and the outer islands of the Apostles are a prime sea kayak training and adventure destination! Our Devil’s Island & Beyond trip is a great next step for those who have experienced the inner islands and want to explore some of the more exposed islands!
The Devil’s Island & Beyond trip is a GKC L3 Coastal Kayak Training, and is a great experience for those who have spent time working on their beginner skills and want to go to the next level! Paddlers should expect to paddle 10-15 miles on an average day during this trip. Please call us with further questions about the level of this destination course! Our Expeditionary Paddling Trips are for the paddler seeking to develop his or her paddling skills and seamanship while journeying on the sea by kayak. These trips combine both inn accommodations and backcountry camping as we often paddle into remote areas.
Included in the price of the trip is lodging on the first night in Bayfield, outdoor cooking equipment and meals. Kayaks and paddling gear can be rented for those who do not have their own boats. Tents*, sleeping bags and mattresses, personal clothing and paddling gear are not included. The course is lead by Geneva Kayak's ACA and BCU certified instructors.
* Tents can be provided upon request.
Itinerary
(subject to change due to weather conditions and permits)Day 1
Arrive in the Apostle Islands, check into Gruenke's Inn, dinner and orientation. For participants who arrive by 3pm, we’ll take a day afternoon paddle along the Bayfield’s waterfront.No meals are included
Day 2
Trip preparation and launch from Meyer’s Beach, paddling past the mainland sea caves on our way to our camp on Sand Island.Lunch and Dinner provided
Day 3
Our paddling destination will be Devil’s Island on Day 3. We will paddle to the Sand Island sea caves and then past York and Bear Island, on the way to Devil’s and it’s amazing sea caves!All meals provided
Day 4
From Devil’s, we’ll paddle to Stockton’s more remote northeast shore.All meals provided
Day 5
Our final days paddle will be from Stockton to BayfieldBreakfast and Lunch provided