Thinking of taking a trip? Here are some well respected shops around the planet. (In no particular order)

Shops & Guides – United States

• Rutabaga – hey, I teach here! Madison, WI. US
• Body, Boat, Blade International – Home of Shawna Franklin & Leon Some
• Geneva Kayak Center – Chicago
• Living Adventure – Gail says “Excellence in Outdoor Adventure Programming.” Who’s going to question Gail? Located right here In Wisconsin.
• Sea Kayak Georgia – Warm water in October? There’s a no-brainer! Host: BCU Week Event. Tybee Island, GA
• Up The Creek Xpeditons & Outfitters – St. Mary’s GA
• Aqua Adventures – San Diego, CA
• Northwest Passage – Chicago, IL
• Barrier Island Kayaks – Explore the Outer Banks with Lamar & company
• Carpe Diem Kayaking Company – Explore the coast of Maine
• 41° North – Coastal Kayak Adventures. Cleveland, Ohio
• Sweetwater Kayaks – Florida
• Columbia River Kayaking – Washington State, US
• Sea Kayak Specialists – in da UP (Michigan, US)
• Kayak Instruction Excellence – Instruction, Video Clips. Port Townsand, WA
• Virginia Sea Kayak Center – - dealers for REED, NDK, Point 65 and more. . .
• Door County Wisconsin Kayak Tours

Shops & Guides – Around The World

• Sea Kayaking Cornwall – UK
• Terra Santa Kayak Expeditions – Israel
• Optimist Kayaking – Israel
• Adventurous Experiences – Isle of Man, UK
• Sea Kayak Iceland – link to English language section
• Deep Blue Sea Kayaking – Ireland
• Jersey Kayak Adventures – channel islands, UK
• Naturally Superior – on Lake Superior near Wawa, Ontario, Canada.
• Skils – Sea Kayak Instruction & Leadership Training – Canada
• SeeKajak.ch – - Sweden
• Lofoten Aktiv – Sea Kayak Trips and More in Norway

How did they get on this list? Generally the shops listed have great reputations and have been recommended to me by folks I trust or I have some personal experience with. If you have a suggestion please send it along to: derrick@kayakquixotica.com

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