Prerequisites--all day tours require: an Intermediate Skill Level; a proven track record in being able to paddle 10 miles and handle choppy wind to 15 knots and not get seasick; comfortable landing and exiting skills in surf up to three feet; practiced open water rescue skills in a closed deck kayak.
One of the greatest headlands to ever meet the sea. This guided day trip starts off on the coarse sandy shore of Monastery Beach, gliding over kelp beds and paddling along the beautiful rocky cliffs lined with cypress trees. The abundance of marine wildlife (sea lions, harbor seals, otters, and seabirds) make this one of the world's finest kayaking destinations. Round trip returning back to Monastery Beach. Bring own lunch and water. $75.
2008 DATES: 9am meeting time
July 19
August 2
August 31
October 12
Join us on this classic paddle. We'll start at Richardson Bay and paddle toward the Golden Gate Bridge around Yellow Bluff. We'll then ride the tide to Angel Island and paddle around the Island landing for lunch. In the afternoon we'll return to Richardson Bay. Bring own lunch and water. $75.
2008 DATES:
September 6
This advanced paddle from Davenport Landing to the Santa Cruz Harbor will put you in touch with the pristine, untouched north coast of Santa Cruz. We'll paddle past caves, kelp forests, empty beaches, shy harbor seals and an endless variety of seabirds. You must be comfortable in open ocean conditions and have enough stamina to paddle up to 15 miles. $75.
2008 DATES:
September 20
October 11
Advanced Level Tours
(Required: Basic Skills class and surf landing experience)
Kayak Connection to Kayak Connection
Join us for this 14-mile paddle starting at our location in the Santa Cruz Harbor and paddling to our location next to the Elkhorn Slough. Before you join this outing, you must do the Natural Bridges trip and the Cement Ship trip (or trips of similar length and skill level with another experienced outfitter). This trip is about 5 hours long and requires unflagging paddling stamina. $75. (includes boat, equipment, guide and a shuttle back to our Santa Cruz shop)
2008 DATES: 7am meeting time
August 30
September 28
Monterey Bay Crossing
This is the ultimate open ocean crossing. It's long, isolated and can get rough. So why do it? "Why not?!" What a wonderful feeling it will be to finish. You have to do our paddle to Moss Landing and other long distance trips before you can join this crossing. $75. (includes boat, equipment, guide, lunch, and shuttle back to Santa Cruz).
November 8, 2008
Kayak Connection
413 Lake Avenue, #4
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-479-1121
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