Bellingham KitePaddleSurf, Bellingham

Warm, shallow water and steady winds make for ideal learning conditions at Locust and Hunter Beaches, where Bellingham KitePaddleSurf's instructors enlighten folks on all board-related sports. They teach students of all ability levels the skills they need to kiteboard, wakeboard, surf, and paddleboard. Their private lessons allow for one-on-one instruction, so new students can get the hang of basics, while more advanced students can master kite-boarding tricks, catch larger waves, and lasso orca whales for an extra-fast ride. Their shop, meanwhile, outfits visitors with a huge inventory of gear, boards, and accessories.