About The Private Pillar Point Tour

Goal: To enjoy the natural setting of Pillar Point Harbor and vicinity by kayak; get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife. For first time paddlers, we use tandem kayaks; those with prior experience may request single sea kayaks.

Prerequisite: The desire to paddle! The minimum age for The Pillar Point Tour is 14 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Duration of tour: 4 hours (typical start time 10AM)
Time on the water: Approximately 2.5 hours
Location: Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay

Note: Good physical condition is required to ensure an enjoyable tour. If you are not sure about your abilities to participate in such an activity, please call our Program Office at 800-366-9804.

3 person minimum per departure. To reserve space, please call 800-366-9804.

This leisurely introduction to sea kayaking takes place in the large protected area of Pillar Point Harbor, a perfect "playground" for kayakers. This is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the natural setting of the lovely San Mateo county coast side region. From the seat of a kayak you can get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife. Conditions allowing, we may paddle out of the harbor to explore the open ocean, drift among the kelp beds and spot the resident sea otter!

For first time paddlers, we recommend tandem kayaks for ease of use, stability and sharing the fun! Tandem kayaks are excellent for team-building exercises, too, if that is your goal. Our enthusiastic staff will give a brief orientation to the equipment and strokes, then guide you on a tour of the area. After the trip, you can visit one of the fine restaurants in the area. Make it an extra-special weekend with a B & B stay on the coast! (Call us for a list of lodgings)

NOTE:
All trips are subject to last minute (on the day of the event) cancellation due to weather, hazardous seas, or other safety considerations.

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TO RESERVE SPACE
To set up a date for a private tour, please call us at 800-366-9804. A private, half-day (4 hours) tour is $59 per person; 3 persons minimum per trip, 12 maximum (larger groups can be accommodated with sufficient notice). Full payment is required prior to the event, and to reseve space. For cancellations made 7 days or more before the start of your event, a full refund, less a $25 processing fee, will be given. NO REFUND will be given for cancellations made 6 or fewer days prior to the event. Full credit or refund will be given if we are forced to cancel an event for any reason. In such case, our liability extends to the cost of the class or trip only, not to travel and accommodations. All events are subject to last-minute cancellation due to weather and other safety conditions.

EQUIPMENT:
To assure proper sizing of equipment, we require the height and weight of each participant in advance. CCK provides all kayak equipment, including paddle jacket, wetsuit, and Personal Floatation Device (PFD), paddle and kayak. Wetsuits are optional for this trip, as we are not planning to practice capsizes! You will need to provide some personal clothing and other items; the links below will take you to our on-line store, www.Purepaddlesports.com. For assistance with on-line purchases, call our toll-free number: (888) 452-9257.

WHAT TO BRING
* IMPORTANT! One or two long sleeve shirts of "polar fleece", or other polyester fabric; wool is OK. No cotton, please!
Purchase a Thermal Top now!

* A swimsuit to wear under your wetsuit (Wetsuits are optional, and typically not necessary for this class!)
Purchase Paddlers Pants or Shorts now!

*Fleece or polyester/nylon pants to wear instead of wetsuit; shorts OK for warm days.
Purchase Thermal Bottoms now!

* Footwear that can get wet, e.g., wet suit booties, lightweight sneakers (not too bulky).
Purchase Wet Suit Booties now!

* Billed cap or hat for shade or warmth; wool hat for winter class.
Purchase a Paddling hat or hood now!

* Eye/sunglasses and a retention device.
* 1 qt. water bottle(s)- there are drinking fountains available.
* Snacks and lunch? (in a zip-loc bag, preferably; we will transport in kayaks. Bottled water is provided.
* Waterproof sunscreen for lips & face.
* Dry, warm clothes and a towel for the end of class.

For more questions regarding our group tours, just call us at 800-366-9804. Or, email our Sea Kayak Program Director, kenny@calkayak.com

MEETING PLACE:
California Canoe & Kayak's Half Moon Bay location is in Pillar Point Harbor. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour from San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose (depending on traffic). Our address is 214 Princeton Ave, Princeton CA, 94018 (in the quaint fishing village of Princeton-By-The-Sea). We're next door to the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club, on the beach in Pillar Point Harbor. If you are unable to attend at the last minute, or running late, please call us on site @ 650-728-1803.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:


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Take Hwy 92 West to Half Moon Bay; turn right (North) at Hwy 1 and go 4 miles to Capistrano Rd. in El Granada; Turn left at the traffic signal onto Capistrano Rd. (you will see Pillar Point Harbor to your left); Turn left on Prospect Rd (look for Meza Luna Restaurant); Turn left on Broadway, then a quick right on Princeton Ave; continue about 3 blocks to Vassar. Look for signs for California Canoe & Kayak, and the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club; There is plenty of free parking on Princeton Ave or Vassar. The entrance to California Canoe & Kayak is on Vassar, at the first driveway/garage door to your left.

LIABILITY RELEASE FORM:
You will be required to sign the Liability Release, Express Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement as seen below at the start of your class or trip. The entire text of this legal form may be viewed here: Liability Release. It also can be provided to you by fax or mail upon request by calling our reservation office @ 800-366-9804.