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The Secrets of Tides and Currents
January 25 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Secrets of Tides and Currents
Andree Hurley presents “The Secrets of Tides and Currents”, planning and navigating through Northwest waters. Powerpoint presentation followed by breakout groups, trip planning.
Planning a trip in the Northwest or any area that has extreme tides and currents can be difficult. Learn more about tides and currents and how to apply a system so you successfully use them to your advantage instead of the other way around.
Suggested Donation is $30.00.
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm.
5:30pm – Pizza and potluck
6:00pm – Presentation begins
This can be a hybrid event. The Zoom link will be sent on the day of the event to those registered. That said, it is much better in person due to the break-out groups and hands-on trip planning.
Andree taught kayaking for a few decades and has led or been on kayaking trips in various countries such as Baja, Mexico, Belize, Chile, Bolivia and Hong Kong.
She worked in the Lakeside School Wilderness Leadership program leading seven-day sea kayaking trips around the San Juan Islands and Barkely Sound, and also taught kayaking at the Northwest Outdoor Center for five years. She eventually retired as an ACA Level 4 Instructor Trainer Educator for Coastal Kayaking, and an Instructor Trainer for Whitewater kayaking.
She is the Executive Director of Washington Water Trails, and has been on the board of the Washington Kayak Club, the Trade Association of Paddlesports and the American Canoe Association.
Andree is also a real estate broker.