Point Reyes Outdoors - Sea Kayaking trips Point Reyes CA, Tomales Bay,

Tomales Point is one of the most beautiful and challenging places to paddle in Northern California. Our instructors will guide you to the mouth of Tomales Bay while you put your surfing, bracing, and recovery skills to the test.

The day begins with a gear and skills review, followed by a close look at our tide log. The group will practice strokes and bracing on the way to the mouth. Challenging currents, dancing water, and surf provide the perfect environment for practicing your skills and learning new techniques from expert instructors. You will enjoy lunch at Avalis Beach and if conditions permit, paddle out to the rock gardens along the the tip of the Point Reyes Peninsula.

Time: 10am to 4pm

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.

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.

Directions
The following are directions to Miller Park, aka Nick’s Cove. Have a safe and enjoyable drive and please do your best to be on time!

Southern Marin County
From HWY 101 take Sir Francis Drake Blvd. west for approximately 20 miles to the junction of HWY 1 in Olema. Turn right (north) on HWY 1. Travel 2 ½ miles to Point Reyes Station. Follow HWY 1 through town. Stay on HWY 1 for approximately 15 miles, through the town of Marshall to Nicks Cove/Miller Park. The entrance to Miller Park will be on your left. Turn left into the parking lot. There is a $5 parking fee. You will see the kayak trailer and our guides waiting for you. It takes about 1 ½ hours from Petaluma to the parking lot.

Northern Marin County
From Novato take Novato Blvd. west approximately 8 miles to Point Reyes Petaluma Road. Turn left and continue west for 10 miles to the junction of HWY 1. Turn right on HWY 1 and travel for approximately 15 miles, through the town of Marshall to Nicks Cove/Miller Park. The entrance to Miller Park will be on your left. Turn left into the parking lot. There is a $5 parking fee. You will see the boat trailer and our guides waiting for you. It takes about 1 ½ hours from 101 in Novato to our meeting spot.

Southern Sonoma
From 101 in Petaluma take the east Washington exit. Follow East Washington through town, travel 9 miles well into the countryside to Tomales Rd. (also marked as the Coast Guard Training Center). Turn left (West) and drive 7 miles to Hwy 1.
If you need food or coffee and have the time the town of Tomales is to your right about ¼ mile. Otherwise turn left onto Hwy 1 and drive 3 miles south to Miller Park, also known as Nick’s Cove. Be prepared this is a sharp right turn. Total Travel time from 101 to launch site is approximately 30 minutes. There is a $5 parking fee.

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.