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Kayaking

`Learn the basics in our Intro to Sea Kayaking class or join a group of water lovers for a Sunset Paddle.

Level 1: Basic Course

These weekend long classes will teach you the basics of sea kayaking, from parts of the boats, to basic strokes, and basic rescues. After passing the course you can come and practice in the boats during Open Boating.

 

Dates Days Times Action
Oct. 5th – 6th Women on the Water**** SAT/SUN 9:00am – 1:00pm REGISTER 
Oct. 12th – 13th  SPANISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION SAT/SUN 9:00am – 1:00pm REGISTER 
Oct. 19th – 20th  SAT/SUN 9:00am – 1:00pm REGISTER 
Oct 26th – 27th  SAT/SUN 9:00am – 1:00pm REGISTER 
Nov 2nd – 3rd SAT/SUN 9:00am – 1:00pm REGISTER 
Nov 9th – 10th SAT/SUN 9:00am – 1:00pm REGISTER 

Price: Student – $25** / Non-Student – $175 – each participant must sign up individually

**course fee non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the start of the 1st class

*** All who identify as women are welcome!

 

Level 1: Full Moon Paddle

A fun group paddle for everyone. Come watch the full moon rise over the Berkeley Hills in one of our very few “in the dark” events. A super social event that is fun for everyone. Talk about a great view! Wear layers!

Dates Time Action
Thursday, October 17th 5:30pm – 8:30pm REGISTER 

Price: Student – $15** / Non-Student – $50 – each participant must sign up individually

**course fee non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the start of the 1st class
 

Level 1: Sunset Paddle

A fun group paddle for everyone. Come watch the moon rise on the eve of the Full Moon. A super social event that is fun for everyone. Talk about a great view! Wear layers!

Dates Time Action
Wednesday, October 16th (Eve of Full Moon) 5:00pm – 8:00pm REGISTER 

Price: Student – $15** / Non-Student – $50 – each participant must sign up individually

**course fee non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the start of the 1st class
 

Level 2: Sea Kayaking Social 

Come for a sunset paddle! Join other kayakers to go out in the afternoon and paddle in the setting sun. It’s a California adventure! After we return and put everything away, bring something to share with your fellow sailors, and we’ll supply the hot cocoa! This program is a lot like our full moon paddle, but with sea kayaks, and we may get to go further afield.

This course is only open to people who know how to sea kayak, either through our classes or a check out paddle at the Marina.

 

Dates Days Time Action

Kayak Social Paddle –  Saturday, Oct 5th at 3:00pm – ***Women on the Water

Saturday 3:00pm – 5:00pm  REGISTER

Kayak Social Paddle – Saturday, Oct 19th at 3:00pm

Saturday  3:00pm – 5:00pm  REGISTER

Price: Student – $15** / Non-Student – $50 – each participant must sign up individually

**course fee non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the start of the 1st class
***All who identify as Women are Welcome

Class Notes

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