About us
With Canoe and Kayak Paddlers strangers are welcomed as friends and friends become like family. We are the only FIVE STAR rated paddling Group in the SF Bay Area. Our group is good for recreational canoe and kayak paddlers. We feature paddling with friendly folks once you know the basics. We are not a guide service therefore you must already have basic paddling skills.
Our trips are intended to be friendly and social for people who have paddling experience. Trips vary from easy, appropriate for almost anyone, to trips which require a moderate level of physical fitness and Intermediate boating skill. We seldom do "advanced" level trips. However, all paddlers must expect and be prepared for sudden changes in weather and currents which are common in the SF Bay Area.
Most trips are appropriate for canoes and kayaks. Canoes of 15 to 17 feet are common and touring kayaks not less than 12 feet, our trips do not allow folding boats, inflatable boats or SUP's. Our trips are four to six hours long and between six and twelve miles in length, and include a lunch stop along the shore. We paddle reservoirs, lakes, rivers, SF Bay, creeks, sloughs, and estuaries.
To join us you need basic skills including getting in and out of your boat, paddling in a straight line and being able to steer and control your boat in windy conditions. You should be in normal physical condition, able to paddle at an easy pace for an hour or two at a stretch without a real break. You need to be able to climb unassisted in and out of your boat in a variety of places, including steep banks, high docks, etc., and you must be able to keep pace with other paddlers.
Canoe and Kayak Paddlers is sponsored by Western Sea Kayak Club (WSK). To paddle with us you must be a WSK member and sign an annual liability waiver. Membership and waiver are good for one year from the date you join. We are not a guide service. All activities are simply opportunities for boaters with appropriate skills to paddle together. The trip coordinators are not required to have training in boating or outdoor safety or carry emergency equipment. We are not experts.
Join WSK: copy and paste the link below to your web browser, then follow instructions.
https://www.westernseakayakers.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=391318
All water sports are potentially dangerous. Participants must assess the appropriateness of their own physical condition, skills, and equipment for any activity, and make their own decisions about safety. If you are not sure if your skills and equipment are appropriate for a trip discuss it with the trip coordinator before starting on a trip. We recommend that all paddlers take lessons in boat handling, safety, and rescue. A life jacket must be worn while on the water.
Our goals:
· Share paddling as a safe, enjoyable, and congenial experience
· Introduce members to new places to paddle
· Create opportunities for members to increase their paddling proficiency
· Offer a central communication hub through our website
· Provide social, informational, and recreational gatherings associated with the sport of paddling
Upcoming events
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Mammoth Lakes, OLD Shady Rest Campgnd July 14 to 26- Rated L1 (explained below)
2510 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, CA, USFind us: Campsite: # 25 July 14 to 24
campsite: # 16 July 24 to 26Limited to 10 paddlers. Please RSVP only if you have a campsite and plan to participate !
No folding, inflatable boats or SUP. Minimum boat length 12 foot.
Address at the Visitors Center 2510 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 is about ¼ mile before you get to Sawmill Rd. See directions below.
Linda and I hope you can join us for another High Sierra get-away week at beautiful Mammoth Lakes area. This scenic area is popular for picnics, fishing, hiking, and boating, and includes several campgrounds with stores and restaurants within easy walking distance. We will paddle many of the lakes in the area.
Old Shady Rest Campground is in the Eastern Sierra, next to the town of Mammoth Lakes. This campground has 47 campsites. Drinking water and pit toilets are available. 14 Day stay limit. Each site is equipped with a bear locker. Campsites are in a mixed Aspen and pine forest. Gift shopping, groceries, and restaurants are within walking distance.
Website: Information and campground map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20428
Facilities: Vault toilets, drinking water, campfire rings and picnic tables are provided. Single units are limited to a maximum of 2 vehicles and 6 people. A pay phone, restaurant, boat rentals and boat ramp are located nearby.
Each family is responsible for their own reservations, equipment, and meals. We will gather around the campfire each evening after dinner to share stories. Bring your own chair and beverage. I plan to hike and/or paddle every day. Lunch will often be on the trail or beach.
Reservations can be made 6 months FROM YOUR ARRIVAL DATE at:
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233830 or phone: 877-444-6777.The campground fills up in the summer. I recommend reserving your site NOW. You should reserve early to ensure getting a site, $32/night and accepts Senior passes for 50% discount.
Recreation: Hiking is popular, allowing access to high alpine lakes and other destinations through spectacular hikes. Anglers will be happy to know that the Lakes boasts stocked populations of Rainbow and German Brown trout. We plan to hike or paddle every day.
Tentative Schedule:
July 14: Travel Day, no paddle scheduled
July 15 to 23: Hike or Paddle to be determined
July 24: Travel day, no paddle scheduledArtists: Linda will be sketching, painting, nature journaling, and you are welcome to join her, do your own art work or just hang out with her.
Directions: Directions: Take US 395 to State Highway 203. Head west to Mammoth Lakes. About ¼ miles past the Visitors Center, take the 1st right on Old Sawmill Road and then 1/3 mile to the 3rd left into the campground. DO NOT trust your GPS to take you to the correct location.
Camping Options: Across the Street from OLD Shady Rest is the NEW Shady Rest campground, which has many sites you can reserve.
This trip is sponsored by Western Sea Kayakers
Trip Rating L1 explained
This trip is good for Beginners or experienced senior paddlers wanting flat water with light breeze within swimming distance to shore, no current mph and waves less than 4 inches. Total distance 5 to 7 miles with a short break for snacks or lunch. Paddlers should be able to enter and exit their boat unassisted from shore or boat dock and have a Forward and Reverse stroke. All types of boats are welcome, paddlers should be able to maintain a 2 mph pace for up to 1/2 hour.Level 1 Paddlers are just getting started or plan to paddle only in calm, protected area, such as lakes, lazy rivers, sloughs, paddling near the beach and not actually go anywhere or “touring.” If the wind begins to blow, you plan to head for shore. You have not learned deep water rescues yet, so your safety depends on staying within easy swimming distance of easily accessible shorelines.
8 attendees
Lake Del Valle - near Livermore Trip Rated: EASY+ 8.5 miles
9323 Del Valle Rd, Livermore, CA, US## Requirements
- You must be a member of Western Sea Kayakers Club and have signed the annual waiver before joining this paddle.
- Boat must be a hard-shell kayak/canoe at least 10 ft; no inflatables, SUPs, or ORU boats.
- A Coast Guard–approved PFD must be worn at all times while on the water.
- A boat inspection is required; arrive with all gear completely dry (boat, paddles, PFD, hatch covers, etc.) or you may be denied entry for the day.
Join club: https://www.westernseakayakers.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=391318
Waiver: https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/western-sea-kayakers-waiverNearest Address: 9323 Del Valle Rd Livermore 94550
Meetup 9:30 AM, OTW by 10:00 AM
No Inflatables, SUP's, folding boats or boats less than 10'
Lake Del Valle is 5 miles long situated in the golden hills of rural Livermore, a nice spot for flat water paddling. This paddle will be EASY+
This paddle is suitable for people in good physical condition able to paddle 8.5 miles. We will paddle to the Dam then stop along the shore for lunch. After lunch we will return to the dock.
To keep invasive mussels out of the water, a boat inspection is required! BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THERE IS NO WATER ANYWHERE ON/IN YOUR BOAT, PADDLES, LIFE JACKETS, HATCH COVERS, ETC. If the inspectors find any water on your equipment, you may be denied entry to the lake for that day. Arrive about 9:30 AM to allow time for inspection.
Entry fee Park $6, boat fee: $4; inspection fee: $10. Kind of pricey, but well worth it. Your inspection pass may be good for 30 days.
Directions: Del Valle Regional Park is located on Del Valle Road off Mines Road south of Livermore. Exit I-580 eastbound or westbound in Livermore at North Livermore Avenue. Head south and proceed through town (North Livermore Avenue will become South Livermore Avenue in town). About 1.5 miles outside town, turn right at Mines Road, go about 3.5 miles, and continue straight on Del Valle Road (Mines Road turns left). The park entrance is about four miles ahead.
PLEASE READ THIS: The organizers of this trip are not experts, not professional paddlers and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment. Each paddler must have the training, experience and equipment required to complete this paddle safely and must assume all personal risks. A Coast Guard approved life jacket or Personal Flotation Device must be worn by everyone while on the water.
Rain or strong winds may cancel. Be sure to check your email for updates and information regarding this trip.
This trip is sponsored by Western Sea Kayakers Club
5 attendees
Foster City Lagoon - Trip Rated: L1 (explained below)
860 Bounty Dr, Foster City, CA, USTo participate on this event you must be a member of Western Sea Kayakers Club and have signed the annual liability release that’s available online:
Join club: https://www.westernseakayakers.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=391318
Waiver: https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/western-sea-kayakers-waiverMeetup 9:30 am, on the water 10:00 am
Nearest address: 860 Bounty Drive, Foster City, 94404No inflatables, folding boats or SUP's. Minimum boat length 10 feet.
This is an EASY BEGINNER “urban” paddle. Foster City’s crown jewel is its beautiful Lagoon with its extensive 16 miles of water ways lined with beautiful houses and gardens. The city has their own pumping station to keep the Bay water-level constant and clean.
We will paddle to the far western end of the lagoon and then back - about 7 miles round trip. Bring snacks and pack your lunch. We can eat at the picnic tables near the launch ramp. After lunch we can paddle an additional 3 miles for those wanting more exercise.
Boat Park includes parking, picnic tables, and a lawn area. Parking and launch are free. You can drop your boat at the boat ramp and then find a parking space. There are restrooms and water available.
Boat Park is at the intersection of Bounty Drive and Foster City Blvd. Access to the parking lot is on Bounty Drive.
PLEASE READ THIS: The organizers of this trip are not experts, not professional paddlers and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment. Each paddler must have the training, experience and equipment required to complete this paddle safely, and must assume all personal risks. A Coast Guard approved life jacket or Personal Flotation Device must be worn by everyone while on the water.
Rain or strong winds may cancel, light rain maybe okay. Check your email the night before for information and updates regarding this trip.
This trip is sponsored by Western Sea Kayakers Club
Trip Rating L1 explained
This trip is good for Beginners or experienced senior paddlers wanting flat water with light breeze within swimming distance to shore, no current and waves less than 4 inches. Total distance 5 to 7 miles with a short break for snacks or lunch. Paddlers should be able to enter and exit their boat unassisted from shore or boat dock and have a Forward and Reverse stroke. All types of boats are welcome, paddlers should be able to maintain a 2 mph pace for up to 1/2 hour.Level 1 Paddlers plan to paddle only in calm, protected area, such as lakes, lazy rivers, sloughs, paddling near the beach and not actually go anywhere or “touring.” If the wind begins to blow, you plan to head for shore. You do not wish to do deep water rescues, so your safety depends on staying within easy swimming distance of easily accessible shorelines.
6 attendees
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