Rogers, a wildlife biology buff and kayaker for 17 years, practices what he preaches. Of the myriad places he's kayaked, Salmon Creek and the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge are two of his favorites, and both are local. Gearing up The initial cost of sea kayaking isn't cheap. Plastic boats are cheaper but they're less rigid than Fiberglas models. An option is to rent.
All equipment is provided.
Many group trips are available, such as Rogers' quarterly Salmon Creek trip. Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe offers sea kayak tours along the Columbia River, around Bachelor Island and in the San Juan Islands.