If you've rented a kayak from us this year here is your guide for picking up your gear, making adjustments, and dropping it off. If you have questions call us or email 360-794-1688 or sales@pacificnorthsports.com.
Kayak Pickup Procedures:
We will leave a trailer with the rental kayaks and your name on your boat at the kayak safety inspection on Saturday May24th (12pm-6pm). This is the location of the inspection so you can pickup your boat and walk it through inspection with your race number. The boat will have a leash installed on it so you will only need to bring your bib number, PFD, and whistle to pass inspection. This safety check is manditory for all kayak paddlers and once through inspection you can leave the kayak in the post inspection area overnight so it is ready for you on race day. All kayaks are guarded by the boyscouts overnight. The safety check this year will take place from 12pm-6pm on Saturday May24th and the trailer will be at Zuanich point park for you to pickup and take through inspection.
Your rental paddles, PFDs, and Wetsuits if needed can be picked up from the shop at 1211 Granary Ave Suite 155 Bellingham, WA 98225 at any time. We are open Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday from 10am-5pm.
Here is the location of the safety check and rental kayak pickup:
2600 N Harbor Loop Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
Here is a pin to use on your phone:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6vqDEF4UbKXnvsrP6
Here is a picture of the pickup area and Kayak inspection site:
PLEASE NOTE: you MUST have your PFD with whistle and paddle leash or boat leash if you are on a surf ski in order to race.
SkitoSea Kayak Leg regulation page
How to adjust your kayak footplate to length: https://vimeo.com/288567830
Kayak Return Procedures
After the race you will walk/carry the rental boat to the trailer which will be parked as close as possible to the race finish in the ferry terminal parking. Just place the boat on the trailer and take a picture with your phone. Paddles, Pfds, and wetsuits can be left with the boats on the center area of the trailer or returned to the shop during business hours.
Here is the Dropoff location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XjSUYyRyEEJq9sZA6
Here is a picture of where the trailer will be parked: