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9:00 am-12:00 pmMARSHALL - Morning PaddleThis 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. Location: MARSHALL 9:00 am-1:00 pmBirding by KayakOver 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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9:00 am-3:00 pmHog Island / Tule Elk Tour - Nick's CoveThe 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. Location: Miller Park Boat Ramp 9:00 am-12:00 pmMARSHALL - Morning PaddleThis 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. Location: MARSHALL 9:00 am-1:00 pmMARSHALL - Kayak & Oyster TastingOn 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 Location: Marshall INVERNESS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND!!!!
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9:00 am-12:00 pmMARSHALL - Morning PaddleThis 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. Location: Marshall 9:00 am-1:00 pmHog Island / Tule Elk - Nick's Cove 1/2 Day TourThe 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 Location: Miller Park Boat Ramp INVERNESS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND!!!!
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8:45 am-3:00 pmSkills Class I: Sea Kayaking BasicsA 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.) Location: Inverness 9:00 am-12:00 pmMARSHALL - AM PaddleThis 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. Location: INVERNESS 7:00 pm-10:00 pmMARSHALL - Full Moon PaddleExperience 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 Location: Marshall
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9:00 am-1:00 pmINVERNESS - Marsh TourOver 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. Location: Inverness 9:00 am-1:00 pmMARSHALL - FATHER'S DAY PADDLE w/OYSTERSOn 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! Location: Marshall
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9:00 am-12:00 pmMARSHALL - Morning PaddleThis 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. Location: Marshall 9:00 am-3:00 pmHog Island / Tule Elk Tour - Nick's Covecan 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. Location: Miller Park Boat Ramp
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9:00 amMARSHALL - Full Day Paddle & HikeA 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. Location: Marshall 9:00 am-1:00 pmHog Island / Tule Elk - Nick's Cove 1/2 Day TourThe 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 Location: Miller Park Boat Ramp
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Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17)This 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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Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17)This 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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Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17)This 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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Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17)
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Five-Day X-Pedition Youth Camp (Ages 13-17)
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8:45 am-3:30 pmSkills Class I: Sea Kayaking Basics 9:00 am-12:00 pmINVERNESS - Morning Paddle 9:00 am-3:00 pmINVERNESS - Full Day Paddle & Hike
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