Description
Paddle at Lake Berryessa - Oak Shores Day Use area. This is a great place for paddlers of all levels. The main area that we will be paddling is a designated no wake zone, this means no speeding power boats and big wakes to deal with. There is a long semi paved foot path to the lake from the parking lot which leads to a nice beach for launching.
PLEASE BRING YOUR KAYAK CARTS.
While we are on the water we will have time to practice skills and get tips on tricks on how to become more efficient at those skills. We could also see some great wildlife so bring binoculars and a camera / phone for pictures.
We will meet on the shore at Oak Shores Day Use Area around the area where the foot path connects to the beach.
Boat Length Requirements / Recommendations
All Kayaks (including inflatables) and Canoes and SUPs are welcome
Paddle Level
All Skill Levels are welcome - This event will be great for beginners and novice paddlers
Schedule:
9:00 am - Meet on the beach
9:30 am - Pre Paddle meeting and OTW
If you need more time to set up your boat then please arrive earlier.
We will be on the water (OTW) on time.
4:00 pm - approximate return time to the beach where we started at.
What to Bring
Kayak, Paddle
PFD (must be worn while we are on the water)
VHF radio if you have one.
Water, Lunch, Snacks (to share)
Binoculars and Camera - to view the wildlife.
Dry change of clothes in a dry bag in your boat.
Dry change of clothes in your car for after the paddle.
Reminder: You can never have to many layers to put on when you get cold.
Parking / Launch Fees
TO BE DETERMINED (still looking into this)
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
In RSVP'ing for this event you are declaring that the organizer, event hosts, and leaders of this group are not responsible and/or liable for anything that happens to you or your gear. YOU are responsible and Liable for your own safety and the safety of your gear. If you are bringing a guest then you are taking full responsibility and liability for them and their gear and anything that they do.
The organizers of this trip are not experts, not professional tour guides 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 and liabilities.