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June 2008 1 Sunday | 9:00 am-12:00 pm MARSHALL - Morning Paddle Location: MARSHALL Link: ToursThis gentle naturalist-led tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for first-time paddlers — young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching! Cost: $68. 9:00 am-1:00 pm Birding by Kayak Link: ToursOver 400 species of birds have been recorded here in the Point Reyes area, making it one of the bird watching havens in the country. Fall and winter are great times to bird watch from a kayak in Tomales Bay. The mild weather conditions bring in thousandsof birds. Paddling over eelgrass beds with our naturalist guides, you will see and learn about migrating birds, marine animals and other species which live below and above the water's surface. This tour is for those who love to watch and ID birds as well
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June 2008 7 Saturday | 9:00 am-3:00 pm Hog Island / Tule Elk Tour - Nick's Cove Location: Miller Park Boat Ramp Link: ToursThe area around Hog Island is rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. Over 400 Tule Elk inhabit the northern part of the peninsula, and can be seen from the kayaks. We will launch at Miller Park Boat Ramp (next to the restaurant at Nick's Cove) and paddle through the tide channels to the remote beaches of the Peninsula. As we paddle along we will discover the myriad and diverse animals which inhabit the Bay and its shores. Read more about the details of this trip here: Cost: $98. 9:00 am-12:00 pm MARSHALL - Morning Paddle Location: MARSHALL Link: ToursThis gentle naturalist-led tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for first-time paddlers — young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching! Cost: $68. 9:00 am-1:00 pm MARSHALL - Kayak & Oyster Tasting Location: Marshall Link: SpecialtyOn this unique tour, you may paddle to the beds where oysters are actually grown in the wild, the incredibly scenic areas of Tomales Bay. Ask your guides about basics of oyster cultivation in this rich marine environment. On returning to Blue Waters, enjoy hors d'oevres of fresh oysters, raw or barbequed on the grill with our special sauces. Yum!
Kayak and Oyster Tasting: $88
Dates: See Schedule
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or by arrangement
INVERNESS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND!!!!
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June 2008 8 Sunday | 9:00 am-12:00 pm MARSHALL - Morning Paddle Location: Marshall Link: ToursThis gentle naturalist-led tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for first-time paddlers — young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching! Cost: $68. 9:00 am-1:00 pm Hog Island / Tule Elk - Nick's Cove 1/2 Day Tour Location: Miller Park Boat Ramp Link: ToiursThe area around Hog Island is rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. Over 400 Tule Elk inhabit the northern part of the peninsula, and can be seen from the kayaks. We will launch at Miller Park Boat Ramp (next to the restaurant at Nick's Cove) and paddle through the tide channels to the remote beaches of the Peninsula. As we paddle along we will discover the myriad and diverse animals which inhabit the Bay and its shores. Read more about the details of this trip here: Cost: $88 INVERNESS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND!!!!
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June 2008 14 Saturday | 8:45 am-3:00 pm Skills Class I: Sea Kayaking Basics Location: Inverness Link: Link NameA foundation to start kayaking safely including: an orientation to kayaks, gear and the basics of paddling strokes; teaching paddling strokes, bracing tecniques, and ultimately learning wet-exits, and re-entry (recovery) techniques; and an introduction to reading tide logs, charts and weather. Successful completion of this class enables a kayaker to rent closed deck kayaks from most outfitters. ***Special: Upon completion, receive 50% off your next rental of a closed deck boat (up to $50 max.) 9:00 am-12:00 pm MARSHALL - AM Paddle Location: INVERNESS Link: Point Reyes ToursThis gentle naturalist-led tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for first-time paddlers — young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching! Cost: $68. 7:00 pm-10:00 pm MARSHALL - Full Moon Paddle Location: Marshall Link: ToursExperience the tranquility and magic of sunset and moonrise on Tomales Bay. Watch the day change to night in the company of seals and birds, such as night herons, osprey and kingfishers, who may present themselves as we quietly paddle. Time seems to stand still when the full moon casts a mystical glow on the water and our kayaks glide home across the Bay as we follow the arc of the rising full moon. We'll gather at 6:00 PM. Cost: $78
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June 2008 15 Sunday | 9:00 am-1:00 pm INVERNESS - Marsh Tour Location: Inverness Link: ToursOver 400 species of birds have been recorded here in the Point Reyes area, making it one of the bird watching havens in the country. Fall and winter are great times to bird watch from a kayak in Tomales Bay. The mild weather conditions bring in thousandsof birds. Paddling over eelgrass beds with our naturalist guides, you will see and learn about migrating birds, marine animals and other species which live below and above the water's surface. This tour is for those who love to watch and ID birds as well. 9:00 am-1:00 pm MARSHALL - FATHER'S DAY PADDLE w/OYSTERS Location: Marshall Link: SpecialtyOn this unique tour, you may paddle to the beds where oysters are actually grown in the wild, the incredibly scenic areas of Tomales Bay. Ask your guides about basics of oyster cultivation in this rich marine environment. On returning to Blue Waters, enjoy hors d'oevres of fresh oysters, raw or barbequed on the grill with our special sauces. Yum!
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June 2008 21 Saturday | 9:00 am-12:00 pm MARSHALL - Morning Paddle Location: Marshall Link: ToursThis gentle naturalist-led tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for first-time paddlers — young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching! Cost: $68. 9:00 am-3:00 pm Hog Island / Tule Elk Tour - Nick's Cove Location: Miller Park Boat Ramp Link: Tourscan be seen from the kayaks. We will launch at Miller Park Boat Ramp (next to the restaurant at Nick's Cove) and paddle through the tide channels to the remote beaches of the Peninsula. As we paddle along we will discover the myriad and diverse animals which inhabit the Bay and its shores. Read more about the details of this trip here: Cost: $98.
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June 2008 22 Sunday | 9:00 am MARSHALL - Full Day Paddle & Hike Location: Marshall Link: ToursA perfect trip for beginners and pros alike. Paddling on Tomales Bay, sharing a leisurely potluck lunch, and hiking the trails of Tomales Bay State Park as a naturalist guide interprets the plant and animal life and the geology of this fascinating area. After the hike, we'll re-launch our kayaks and paddle back to base, enjoying the quiet and solitude of the bay. Cost: $98. 9:00 am-1:00 pm Hog Island / Tule Elk - Nick's Cove 1/2 Day Tour Location: Miller Park Boat Ramp Link: ToursThe area around Hog Island is rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. Over 400 Tule Elk inhabit the northern part of the peninsula, and can be seen from the kayaks. We will launch at Miller Park Boat Ramp (next to the restaurant at Nick's Cove) and paddle through the tide channels to the remote beaches of the Peninsula. As we paddle along we will discover the myriad and diverse animals which inhabit the Bay and its shores. Read more about the details of this trip here: Cost: $88
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June 2008 23 Monday | 12:00 am Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17) Link: YouthThis 5-day camp, Monday 9 am - Friday 3 pm, is an adventure filled camp for teenagers to experience what expedition sea kayaking is all about. The art of moving from camp to camp, packing, launching and landing fully loaded double kayaks builds teamwork,self-reliance, and a sense of exploration and adventure. Through activities such as tidepooling, snorkeling, and exploring by kayak participants will become marine naturalists, experiencing first hand the diversity of this rich eco-system. Cost: $595
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June 2008 24 Tuesday | 12:00 am Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17) Link: YouthThis 5-day camp, Monday 9 am - Friday 3 pm, is an adventure filled camp for teenagers to experience what expedition sea kayaking is all about. The art of moving from camp to camp, packing, launching and landing fully loaded double kayaks builds teamwork,self-reliance, and a sense of exploration and adventure. Through activities such as tidepooling, snorkeling, and exploring by kayak participants will become marine naturalists, experiencing first hand the diversity of this rich eco-system. Cost: $595
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June 2008 25 Wednesday | 12:00 am Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17) Link: YouthThis 5-day camp, Monday 9 am - Friday 3 pm, is an adventure filled camp for teenagers to experience what expedition sea kayaking is all about. The art of moving from camp to camp, packing, launching and landing fully loaded double kayaks builds teamwork,self-reliance, and a sense of exploration and adventure. Through activities such as tidepooling, snorkeling, and exploring by kayak participants will become marine naturalists, experiencing first hand the diversity of this rich eco-system. Cost: $595
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June 2008 26 Thursday | 12:00 am Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17) Link: YouthThis 5-day camp, Monday 9 am - Friday 3 pm, is an adventure filled camp for teenagers to experience what expedition sea kayaking is all about. The art of moving from camp to camp, packing, launching and landing fully loaded double kayaks builds teamwork,self-reliance, and a sense of exploration and adventure. Through activities such as tidepooling, snorkeling, and exploring by kayak participants will become marine naturalists, experiencing first hand the diversity of this rich eco-system. Cost: $595
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June 2008 27 Friday | 12:00 am Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17) Link: YouthThis 5-day camp, Monday 9 am - Friday 3 pm, is an adventure filled camp for teenagers to experience what expedition sea kayaking is all about. The art of moving from camp to camp, packing, launching and landing fully loaded double kayaks builds teamwork,self-reliance, and a sense of exploration and adventure. Through activities such as tidepooling, snorkeling, and exploring by kayak participants will become marine naturalists, experiencing first hand the diversity of this rich eco-system. Cost: $595
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June 2008 28 Saturday | 8:45 am-3:30 pm Skills Class I: Sea Kayaking Basics Link: ClassesA foundation to start kayaking safely including: an orientation to kayaks, gear and the basics of paddling strokes; teaching paddling strokes, bracing tecniques, and ultimately learning wet-exits, and re-entry (recovery) techniques; and an introduction to reading tide logs, charts and weather. Successful completion of this class enables a kayaker to rent closed deck kayaks from most outfitters. ***Special: Upon completion, receive 50% off your next rental of a closed deck boat (up to $50 max.) 9:00 am-12:00 pm INVERNESS - Morning Paddle Location: INVERNESS Link: ToursThis gentle naturalist-led tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for first-time paddlers — young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching! Cost: $68. 9:00 am-3:00 pm INVERNESS - Full Day Paddle & Hike Location: Inverness Link: ToursA perfect trip for beginners and pros alike. Paddling on Tomales Bay, sharing a leisurely potluck lunch, and hiking the trails of Tomales Bay State Park as a naturalist guide interprets the plant and animal life and the geology of this fascinating area. After the hike, we'll re-launch our kayaks and paddle back to base, enjoying the quiet and solitude of the bay. Cost: $98.
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June 2008 29 Sunday | 9:00 am-12:00 pm INVERNESS - Morning Paddle Location: Inverness Link: ToursThis gentle naturalist-led tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for first-time paddlers — young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching! Cost: $68.
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