ANACORTES BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
SUP: Rescues and Recoveries — Learn the emergency moves that keep you and your board safe off Anacortes
A focused, two-hour paddleboard safety course teaching towing, flip rescues, remounting, signaling and situational awareness so you leave confident on the water.
SUP: Rescues and Recoveries — Learn the emergency moves that keep you and your board safe off Anacortes.
Off the shores of Anacortes, this two-hour SUP safety course teaches the practical rescues and recoveries every paddler should know. Instructors work one-on-one with participants so you gain hands-on experience in towing methods, assisted remounts, signaling and other on-water safety techniques that prepare you to manage unexpected situations.
Highlights
Course Highlights
Towing: multiple approaches for different scenarios
Participants practice a range of towing techniques — from tow belts and leash tows to board-on-board methods — so you can move a swimmer, a tired paddler or gear safely back to shore.
Flip rescue and assisted remounting
The class covers proper falling, assisted remounting and flip-rescue drills so you can get back on your board efficiently after a capsize.
Signaling and group safety
Beyond hands-on moves, instructors teach on-water signaling and situational awareness to help you anticipate hazards and coordinate rescues within a group.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like on the water
Expect focused, instructor-led drills in small groups or one-on-one settings: short demonstrations, immediate practice, and guided feedback until the moves feel repeatable. The pace is deliberate — built to make towing, remounting and signaling second nature rather than theoretical.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course runs for two hours.
Contact the operator for specific gear guidance and any equipment provisions.
Ages 16 (with a parent or guardian in attendance) and up; check with the operator for additional participation details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The class is two hours in duration.
Who can attend?
Participants aged 16 and up; a 16-year-old must attend with a parent or guardian present.
What skills will I learn?
The course covers towing techniques, flip rescues and assisted remounting, on-water signaling, proper falling and situational awareness.
Will instruction be personalized?
Instructors provide plenty of one-on-one attention so you can practice and refine the rescue techniques.
Where does the course take place?
This is an on-water paddleboarding safety course run in Anacortes.