Spend the day in the challenging
waters of San Francisco Bay. Practice your skills
and enhance your technique under the Golden Gate Bridge.
This is an amazing opportunity to learn the complexities
of tides and currents while putting your paddling
and re-entry skills to the test. You will be spending
one-on-one time with our expert instructors as you
kayak one of the premier destinations on the west
coast.
Time: 10am to
4pm
Price: $135 per person
Prerequisite: Intermediate Sea Kayaking Class or equivalent
Launch
Site: Horseshoe Cove under the north tower
of the Golden Gate Bridge .....................
.....................(see Directions for details)
Dates: All year round (see Calendar or call for dates)
Class
Details
The
day begins with an interactive, in-depth discussion
of tides and currents. Tide logs, nautical charts,
and maps will be available as visual references. This
will be followed by a water-based skills review and
assessment of your paddling development to determine
your strengths and needs. Since our group will be
paddling in single kayaks around Yellow Bluff and
out the Golden Gate, students will be outfitted with
attire for "wet exits" to practice white
water re-entries.
Morning
Session:
The morning is typically spent reviewing tidelogs
and charts before our group ventures into the marina.
You will review strokes in Horseshoe Cove followed
by a paddle into the bay towards Yellow Bluff. Within
the protected waters of San Francisco Bay, you will
get your first introduction to the power of tides
and currents while instructors give you one-on-one
instruction.
Afternoon
Session:
After a break for lunch, our group will paddle west
past the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. For
many clients, this is their first time paddling in
big water. Our Instructors will provide you with techniques
and tips for paddling ocean swells, eddies, currents,
and unpredictable conditions. After today you will
never look at the Golden Gate the same way again!
Your
Instructors
PRO takes pride in the quality and skill level of
your instructors. Impeccably trained, they bring
a wealth of knowledge and proficiency to each class.
With expertise in group facilitation, natural history,
wilderness first aid and specialized kayak instruction,
your instructors are ready to provide you with a
safe and enjoyable experience. As a class’s
success and safety depends on their judgment, we
ask that you respect and support their decisions.
Our
Instruction Style
The American Canoe Association
(ACA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU) have each
developed an extensive program for sea kayak instruction.
PRO's ACA trained Scott Terriberry and BCU certified
Ted Brechbill have designed a unique curriculum
that provides a combination of both ACA and BCU
styles, offering a wide variety of techniques.
All our classes and clinics utilize aspects of both
programs. You will receive some of the best instruction
on the west coast. The combination of small class
sizes and highly qualified instructors provides
you with individualized attention that maximizes
your learning opportunity.
Preparing
for Your Trip
The success of any journey is often based on well
prepared participants. The most important contribution
you can make is to arrive on time prepared and eager
to enjoy the class. You are responsible to bring
your own lunch, beverages, and snacks. We suggest
you bring high protein food, something warm to drink,
and plenty of water. When getting ready for your
class please double check that you understand the
directions and allow yourself plenty of travel time.
It is very important to be appropriately dressed
to insure your comfort, so please study and follow
the Clothing Recommendations that are provided.
Directions
The following are directions to Horseshoe Cove.
Have a safe and enjoyable drive and please do your
best to be on time!
From
San Francisco
Take Hwy 101 North over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take the first exit (Alexander Ave) and merge right
onto Sausalito Rd. Take the first left on Bunker
Rd. following signs to the Bay Area Discovery Museum
and East Fort Baker. Take an immediate right - do
NOT go through the tunnel. Turn right again on Murray
Circle to the waterfront. Follow to the marina parking
near the Coast Guard Station.
Northern
Marin and Sonoma Counties
Take Hwy 101 south toward the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take the last exit before the bridge. (It's the
second Sausalito Exit). Merge right onto Sausalito
Rd. Take the first left on Bunker Rd. following
signs to the Bay Area Discovery Museum and East
Fort Baker. Take an immediate right - do NOT go
through the tunnel. Turn right again on Murray Circle
to the waterfront. Follow to the marina parking
near the Coast Guard Station.
Terms
and Payment
Point Reyes Outdoors, LLC reserves the right to
change an itinerary or cancel any trip due to: weather,
acts of god, inadequate sign up, or any unforeseen
problems that would make the trip unsafe for its
participants. In such cases clients will be offered
either credit toward a future trip or a full refund.
PRO has a six day client
cancellation policy on all trips and classes. There
are no exceptions to this policy. If you cancel
within this period you will be charged in full and
issued a credit for a future event. We accept Visa
and Master Card, cash or checks. Gratuities are
not included in the cost of the trip and there is
no obligation to tip your guides but many people
do. The industry standard is in the range of 10%
but any amount will be greatly appreciated.
