November 4 10AM - 3PM – Bair Island - Corkscrew Slough, San Francisco Bay, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Published: November, 2006
Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of Bair Island and Corkscrew Slough! Launching from the boat ramp in Redwood City, we cruise through a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This is a fun day of easy cruising in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in our own backyard! $100 including equipment and guides.
November 4 4:40PM - 8:30PM – Moonlight Kayaking: Jack London Square, California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland, 800-366-9804 www.calkayak.com
Moonlight paddling is enchanting! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance. We enjoy a leisurely pace as the sun sets and the moon rises, illuminating a delightful evening. $49 including equipment and guides.
November 5 9AM - 1PM – Tomales Bay, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com
Please join us for a paddle in glorious Tomales Bay followed by an oyster tasting and a slide show of the Baja Whale Watching and Sea of Cortez adventures. $78 including equipment.
November 5 10AM - 12PM – Ocean Beach Cleanup, Surfrider Association (SF Chapter), Ocean Beach at Balboa St, www.sfsurfrider.org
Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Balboa St and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions. Rain cancels this event.
November 11 9:30AM - 12:30PM – Paddle the Gate, Sea Trek Kayaking Center, 415-488-1000, www.seatrekkayak.com
This trip is in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge. Beginners with a physically active lifestyle are welcome. We’ll launch our boats from the Coast Guard Station at Horseshoe Cove under the north tower of the Bridge. On this trip we paddle two-person fiberglass boats, and everyone will receive a thorough and confidence- building orientation. The first of many thrills is passing beneath the mammoth bridge as we paddle along the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Marin Headlands. $75 includes equipment.
November 11 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.
November 12 9:30AM - 4PM – Drakes Estero Trip in Pt. Reyes National Seashore, Sea Trek Kayaking Center, 415-488-1000. www.seatrekkayak.com
Thousands of shore birds make Drakes Estero their home. The silent wings of bat rays glide beneath your kayak. Hundreds of harbor seals sun their bodies on sand bars and ospreys snatch perch from the water just ahead of your kayak. Join us and discover why our guides vie to lead this trip. $95 includes equipment.
November 15 7:30PM – Maldives Aboard the Manthiri, , Marin Scuba Club, San Rafael, 415-453-9556, www.marinscuba.org
We invite divers of all skill levels to join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:30 p.m. at The Seafood Peddler Restaurant (upstairs) in San Rafael for a featured presentation. Stay active in your scuba/freediving community! For information, contact Alberta: 415-453-9556, marinscubaclubmembership@yahoo.com.
November 18 10AM - 2PM – Pillar Point Harbor Tour: Half Moon Bay, 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 coastside region of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife. No experience necessary for tandem kayak. $49 including equipment and guides.
November 19 9AM - 4PM – Tides, Currents & Rough Water: San Francisco Bay, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804 www.calkayak.com
Learn to ride the tide! Dealing with tidal current is fun, and essential if you want to paddle in places like San Francisco Bay. This class is a great way to improve your rough water skills. Dates and start times are chosen to take advantage of optimal tidal conditions; due to the astronomical nature of annual tidal cycles, this class is only offered during fall and winter months. $109 including equipment and instruction.
November 25 9AM - 3PM – Drake’s Estero, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com
Drake’s, only open to the public July - November, 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 birds species such as osprey, geese, white pelicans, loons, grebes, shorebirds. $98 including equipment.
November 25 10AM - 3PM – Angel Island Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Come explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tampalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We will paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby. $70 includes equipment.
November 25 4PM - 7PM – Starlight Paddle, Sea Trek Kayaking Center, 415-488-1000. www.seatrekkayak.com
A short introductory session prepares you for a leisurely paddle into the sunset watching harbor seals at play as we explore Sausalito's eclectic floating homes community with the silhouette of Mt. Tamalpais in the distance. As the stars pop up we’ll enjoy the sparkling San Francisco skyline, and the dark quiet waters. $65 includes equipment.
