Classes & Trips Scheduled for March 13, 2010


Beginning Sea Kayaking: Half Moon Bay    $89
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Your ticket to the wonderful world of sea kayaking! Enjoy a day on the water learning how to paddle a sea kayak with our expert instructors. Be prepared to get wet! Graduates of this class are qualified to rent closed-deck sea kayaks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. With three locations to choose from - Oakland Estuary, Half Moon Bay and Lake Natoma - we have the ideal sea kayaking classroom for you. Includes boat, wet suit and paddling gear, and free coupon for a future rental!
Alternate Location: Beginning Sea kayaking: Oakland Estuary
Prerequisites: No previous kayaking experience is required; however, a Kayak Basics class (or equivalent program) is recommended. Good physical condition is important to ensure an enjoyable class; practicing the rescue procedures can be strenuous! The minimum age for Beginning Sea Kayaking is 14 years; children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Sea Kayaking II: Half Moon Bay    $99
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In this inspiring class we work extensively on boat lean and edging for ultimate control and maneuverability. We review rescues, introduce basic navigation techniques, fine tune the forward stroke, and learn some new strokes. This class is the stepping stone to the Surf Zone and beyond.
Prerequisites: Beginning Sea Kayaking (or equivalent; you must have practiced wet-exit and rescue procedures within the year). Recent paddling STRONGLY recommended, such as twice paddling in the previous 2 months.

Lake Natoma Social Paddle    $15
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Join us for a relaxed social paddle on Lake Natoma. This is a great beginning trip for graduates of the Kayak Basics class. You can introduce a friend to kayaking by paddling together in one of our stable doubles. Now scheduled for Saturday evenings!
Start time: 4:30PM; Please try to arrive at least 30 min early. We are on the water at 5:00 PM.
PLEASE BE ON TIME - IT IS IMPRACTICAL FOR THE GROUP TO WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS!
Cost: $15 per person ($5 for participants with own kayaks and gear). Space is limited so book early!
NOTE:The Willow Creek site access site has been renovated and is now open. Improvements include a new boat ramp, kayak dock, and picnic areas.

Prerequisites: Kayak Basics (or equivalent) for single kayak; novices may paddle in a double kayak with an experienced friend. Note: Good physical condition is required to assure an enjoyable trip.

Bair Island - Corkscrew Slough   
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Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of Bair Island and Corkscrew Slough! Launching from the public boat ramp on Redwood Creek in Redwood City, we cruise through a paddler's paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within a national wildlife refuge. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in our own backyard!
Trip Duration: 10AM - 3PM
Read SF Chronicle article about Bair Island!
Prerequisites: Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent) for single kayak; novices may paddle in a double kayak with an experienced friend. The minimum age for this trip is 14 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.