Let’s pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay.
Published: July, 2006
July Waterfront Activities
July 2 10AM – 3PM - Angel Island Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Let’s pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. Specifically timed for optimal and safe paddling conditions, this trip is appropriate for beginner and intermediate paddlers alike. $85 including equipment.
July 4 8PM – 10PM - 4th of July Paddle Under the Fireworks, Sunset Bay Kayaks, Suisun City, 707-429-5925, www.sunsetbaykayaks.com Enjoy the best view of the fireworks from on the water. A two-hour paddle beginning at 8PM, fireworks begin around 9PM and you return at 10PM. We are located at the Marina Plaza area in Old Town Suisun City. Reserve now.
July 5 9AM - Dillon Beach Clean up, Cold Water Surf Club, Sebastopol, 707-824-4360, www.coldwatersurfclub.com Coldwater Surf Club in conjunction with Surf Rider Foundation will be doing a beach clean up at Dillon Beach and the public is invited. Contact Bruce Landry at 707-824-4360 for more information.
July 6 & 20 5:30PM – 7:00PM - Thursday Night Kite Board Racing at the St. Francis Yacht Club on the Marina www.stfyc.com Thirty riders on tiny surfboards flying huge kites race each other around a course in front of the St. Francis Yacht Club next to the Marina Green volleyball courts. Riders use sailing techniques and strategy to power their way around a course with out crashing in to other riders or tangling kites. This is the first race of its kind anywhere in the world, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Every other Thursday night.
July 8 7AM – 9PM - Kahuna Kupuna Classic Intergenerational Surf Contest, Linda Mar Beach, Pacifica, 650-438-6378, 7th annual surfing for life contest for intergenerational surfing for ages 30 to 74 presented at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica. For more information contact Roy Earnest at 650-438-6378 or kahunakupuna@comcast.net.
July 8 11AM – 4PM - Corte Madera Salt Marsh Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby. $70 including equipment.
July 8 6:30PM – 9:30PM - Full Moon Paddle, Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center, Sausalito, 415-488-1000, www.seatrekkayak.com Explore the Sausalito waterfront with its houseboats and harbor seals. From our sleek, comfortable double kayaks we’ll be watching the sun set behind Mt. Tamalpais and the colors of the sky and water change. We’ll paddle back as we watch the moon rising over Angel Island. No previous paddling experience necessary. $75 including all kayaking gear and guides.
July 9 10AM – 12PM - Ocean Beach Cleanup, Surfrider Association (SF Chapter), Ocean Beach at Lincoln Way, www.sfsurfrider.org Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Lincoln Way and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions.
July 9 7PM – 10PM - Moonlight Paddle, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light reflecting off the water’s surface. Bring your friends and family to this warm welcoming event. $65 including equipment.
July 16 9AM – 3PM - Drake’s Estero, Blue waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com Drake’s is one of the most stunning places to paddle on the California coast. We’ll glide through the eelgrass and kelp beds of this scenic estuary, home to harbor seals, bat rays, leopard sharks and many bird species such as osprey, geese, white pelicans, loons, grebes and shorebirds. $98 including equipment.
July 16 10AM – 2PM - Pillar Point Harbor Tour, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Kayaking is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the natural setting of the lovely coast-side region of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. 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.
July 16 10AM – 1PM - Tomales Bay: Take The Kids, Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center, Sausalito, 415-488-1000, www.seatrekkayak.com Start your day with a meandering drive through redwood-lined country roads and then join us for a sea kayak exploration of Tomales Bay. Afterwards, enjoy one of the area’s best-loved hideaways – Heart’s Desire Beach at Tomales Bay State Park. Picnic facilities, shady trails, and a swimming beach make for a great day with the kids. Adults $75, kids 12 and under $45 includes all kayaking gear and guides.
July 21-22 Weekend - Dive Trip to Lake Tahoe, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-432-2111, www.adtscuba.com Join us for this great weekend of alpine lake diving. On July 21 we are offering training on underwater scooters off the beach. On July 22 join us on the boat for diving Rubicon Wall and the Great Bowl. Both are great dive sites and take a spin on the scooters. Nitrox, Altitude and Scooter training required. Classes offered now. Sign up today by calling Advanced Diving Technologies at 925-432-2111.
July 22 8AM – 2PM - 13th Annual Race For Treasure, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com The race includes five courses for canoes and kayaks and welcomes world class to novice paddlers. Join us for the fun, test your skills and show your support for our community. Proceeds from the race support the City of Oakland’s Mariner Day Camp Scholarship Fund. $32 Adult pre-registration, $25 Teen registration, $15 Junior registration.
July 23 9AM – 3PM - Full Day Paddle and Hike, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com We’ll paddle along the Pt. Reyes shoreline, enjoying the wildlife and beautiful scenery. After lunch we will put on our hiking shoes and explore the trails of Tomales Bay State Park. Your guide will interpret the plant and animal life and the geology of this fascinating area. $88 including equipment.
July 23 9:30AM – 3PM - Paddle and Hike: Tomales Bay, Blue Waters Kayaking, 415-669-2600, www.BWKayak.com We paddle along the Pt. Reyes shoreline, enjoying the wildlife and beautiful scenery and share a leisurely potluck lunch at one of the many beautiful Tomales Bay beaches. Then we put on our hiking shoes and explore the trails of Tomales Bay State Park. A guide will interpret the plant and animal life and the geology of this fascinating area. After hiking we’ll re-launch our kayaks and paddle back to base. $88. Includes equipment and guides.
July 29 8AM – 12PM - Monterey Fun Dive, Institute of Diving Technology, 925-551-8478, www.divewithidt.com Come dive aboard the local Monterey dive boat Beach Hopper 2! We will be exploring some very cool dive sites! Cost is only $50. Bring your own tanks. For more information, contact Gene Battaglia at 925-551-8478 or divewithidt@comcast.net
July 30 10AM – 3PM - Angel Island Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Let’s pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. Specifically timed for optimal and safe paddling conditions, this trip is appropriate for beginner and intermediate paddlers alike. $85 including equipment.
