Canoeing San Francisco

Paddleboarding/Kayaking in San Rafael.

Caffè Italiano - Larkspur

Ciao Amici! Hello speakers and learners of the Italian language! If you or anyone you know is interested in meeting up for caffè and speaking/practicing Italian, we look forward to meeting you! All levels are welcome, but the purpose is to speak only in Italian, so some [basic skills ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/198tWhOaBw0KjVibq0mJDVNKq4Yjba6tRBI8wX85l1CU/edit?usp=sharing)are necessary. No cost to attend. This group meets regularly every Sunday at 10:00 https://rulli.com/[Emporio Rulli ](https://rulli.com/)in Larkspur. There will be a group of us there to greet you (in Italian, of course!) Thank you to this group for putting together this [great resource document di consiglio!](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pueJzvCP_9jyfpp9Biqk9bOHGCBs4goKdCKjL3e9FL4/edit?usp=sharing) Ci vediamo presto!

Learn How to Dragon Boat with KP Dragons

Our Sunday Meetups are for **first time or inexperienced** paddlers, and for experienced paddlers who wish to focus on refining their technique. All equipment is provided, but be sure to bring a water bottle and wear clothes you don't mind getting a little wet, and a ZipLoc bag for your keys/phone. In order to RSVP a spot on the boat, please be sure to fill out the following forms before coming out. This will help us with preparing boat seating and enable us to notify you in the event that practice gets cancelled due to weather conditions. Please be sure to also show up promptly at 8:30AM so we can set you up. **REQUIRED WAIVERS** * Contact Form: [https://forms.gle/daPoKAQQE8THwXkTA](https://forms.gle/daPoKAQQE8THwXkTA) * Waiver & Safety Form: [https://tinyurl.com/kpdwaiver](https://tinyurl.com/kpdwaiver) **ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP** The first three (3) trial practices are totally free. After your first three practices, we will invite you to formally join our team, at an annual membership rate of $150 for the full season. This serves to cover insurance, boat maintenance, and equipment upkeep. We are a non-profit, which relies on the generosity of our members and volunteers. After you join, your profile will be established on TeamSnap, where you will see our full practice schedule and upcoming races and be notified of key announcements affecting our team. We are looking forward to seeing you on the water!

Oakland Renegades Dragon Boat Team Meetup, Jack London Aquatic Center

Come join the Oakland Renegades Dragon Boat Team and try out the sport of dragon boating! Before practicing with us, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it must be at least two weeks since the final vaccination. If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been diagnosed with COVID-19, we ask that you not attend practice until you have a negative COVID-19 test, it has been 10 days since symptom onset, and at least 24 hours with no fever (without use of fever-reducing medication). You must obtain clearance from your doctor and the team leadership before returning to practice. You don't need to bring anything as we provide all the gear as well as instruction for beginners and more experienced paddlers alike. The first 3 times are free to give you a chance to see if dragon boating is for you. Dress appropriately for an outdoor sport that might include a little splashing. Visit our site: http://oaklandrenegades.org/ What to bring: • clothing appropriately for an outdoor sport that might include a little splashing • sunscreen • water • friendly attitude • willingness to work out Jack London Aquatic Center (JLAC) 115 Embarcadero Oakland (just south of Jack London Square) We practice at the Jack London Aquatic Center (JLAC) on Saturdays (meet at 10:15 AM and paddle until 12:00 noon).

Richmond Marina and around Brooks Island – Rated: Level 2, windy

To paddle with Canoe and Kayak Paddlers you must be a member of Western Sea Kayakers Club and have signed the annual waiver: Join club: [https://www.westernseakayakers.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=391318](https://www.westernseakayakers.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=391318) Waiver: [https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/western-sea-kayakers-waiver](https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/western-sea-kayakers-waiver) Meet 10 am, on the water 10:30 am [Address: Richmond Marina Boat Ramp $15 paid parking: 1340 Marina Way S, Richmond, 94804](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.924410%2C-122.376330) or Free parking available next to the Marina at John Henry High School 1402 Marina Way S, Richmond, 94804 Note: This trip limited to 10 paddlers NO inflatables, folding boats or SUP’s. Minimum boats length 12 ft. Paddlers need recent experience paddling in open water on San Francisco Bay. I will check the wind forecast as the time gets nearer to make sure that everyone has the skills and comfort level for conditions expected. Paddlers should be comfortable sitting in their boats for up to 2 hours. This trip is good for advanced beginner paddlers. This is an interesting paddle off-the-usual sites that few have seen from the water. A significant portion of this trip will be in the Bay. We will put in at Richmond Marina low dock. Bring wheels you will need them. Bathrooms and water available. We will paddle around Brooks Island Reserve and Bird Island. After rounding Brooks Island with a lunch stop at Ferry point, we will paddle back to our launch spot. Total distance is almost 10 miles. Due to the long distance, likely wind, and bay waves exposure this trip is limited to 10 paddlers. Dress for immersion, bring your safety equipment. 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. Everyone must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket or Personal Flotation Device while on the water. Rain or bad weather will cancel this trip. Check your email on Friday evening for updated information and changes. *This trip is sponsored by MARIN CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB* **Trip Rating L2 explained** An L2 trips is good for Experienced Beginners with light chop on the water and wind less than 12 mph. An L2 trip may challenge the forward progress and directional control of novice paddlers. We will stay within ½ mile of a shore line, where currents will be less than 1.5 mph and waves less than 8 inches. Total distance 7 to 10 miles with a short break for snacks or lunch. Recommended skills are Forward and Reverse strokes, sweep, draw and bracing strokes are helpful. Paddlers should be able to perform deepwater rescue as both swimmer or rescuer in calm water, maintain a 2.7 mph pace for up to 1 hour, and have basic piloting skills. Level 2 Paddlers prefer to stay in mostly calm conditions but have the skills and knowledge to venture beyond swimming distance from shore and may tour along a shoreline with many easy landing options. You can enter and exit your boat without assistance. You can manage a little wind and choppy water, but plan to head to shore for protection if the wind is greater than 12 mph. You can perform deepwater rescue with assistance

Paddle with Summon The Dragon

Don’t be put off by the limited signups shown here, we always have PLENTY of paddlers 😊 We are a Dragon boat racing team. Our aim is to have fun stay fit and win medals. We compete at local national and international races, and we hold weekly practices that are open to all. You don't need to become a member to come and try paddling with us! We welcome all new paddlers, so whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned Dragon boat team member, then come along and join us for any of our training sessions at the Grand Street boat ramp in Alameda every Saturday at 9:30 am. Or Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00pm. We provide the boat, paddles, Personal Floatation Devices (PFD's), Safety and training (all free of charge!)...and of course, the camaraderie that comes with being part of a 20 person team. Contact Mark Gerhard (markgerhard624@gmail.com - 415 244 7526) to confirm your spot on the boat.

🎈 🎉 🎊 FOURTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF MEET UP EN ESPAÑOL 🎊 🎉 🎈 NOV 5th

🎊 🎉 CUMPLIMOS CUATRO AÑOS!!! It’s been four years since we started this endeavor!!!!! Acompáñanos a celebrar nuestro cuarto aniversario! Participa de juegos, conversaciones, rifas gratis y mucha celebración. No te lo pierdas! Para que nos encuentres, la mesa tendrá los globos rojos 🎈 🎈 Safe parking behind the venue across the Street

Shenandoah Hiking, Winery, And Sunsets Weekend

**Summits And Sips** Imagine finally treating yourself to a girls’ weekend. Only instead of sitting on someone’s living room floor fielding texts from your partner (“WHERE IS MY PRESCRIPTION NASAL SPRAY”) you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail. Eating picnics you didn’t have to pack. And tossing back Virginia wine with women who make you laugh until a you pee a little. Trade the daily hustle for mountain magic with the ultimate long weekend hiking in Shenandoah National Park. This is a more laid-back hiking adventure––active without being hardcore. We’ll explore sections of the Appalachian Trail by day, including Mary’s Rock, Whiteoak Canyon, and Hawksbill Mountain. And we’ll savor golden sunset hikes to Bearfence and Stony Man before our evening PJ parties. Our SHE-nanigan Shuttle will be conveniently parked to save us from sweary uphill climbs, whisking us away to our trailheads, an afternoon wine tasting, and our picturesque lodges with local, chef-made meals. This much beauty and sisterhood in one long weekend will feel illegal. But we promise the park rangers won’t kick us out. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-shenandoah-hiking-winery-and-sunsets-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-shenandoah-hiking-winery-and-sunsets-weekend/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

FREE Wilderness Safety - Tools & Tips (online)

**\*Register [HERE](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-free-online-wilderness-safety)\*** In this free live & recorded talk with Marin Search and Rescue & Fork in the Path, we will share tools and tips to stay safe in the woods. Foraging can get so exciting that we can end up disoriented. It also puts us in places where we are in remote, off-grid locations. What would happen if we had an accident or became lost? We’ll cover: * Basic wilderness safety tips * Equipment to consider carrying: navigation, technology * What to do if you have to spend the unexpected night out * Environmental injuries, including wild animals * Case studies that demonstrate how Search and Rescue works **This is a free talk, but advanced registration is required.** **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

Las Vegas Climbing and Paddling Weekend Adventure

This isn’t your typical girls-only Vegas weekend trip. This is a Women’s Las Vegas Vacation Weekend Adventure, Explorer Chick style! (That means packing your sequins and sports bras!) After a few nights on the strip, enjoy rock climbing, kayaking and overnight camping in Black Canyon. Experience both the glamour and true grit of Las Vegas, Nevada in its surrounding desert landscape with other adventurous women. From a 4-star hotel to a billion-star sky, experience the full scope of glam and grit in WILD Las Vegas. Your vacation begins at a high-end Downtown Las Vegas Hotel and Casino where you’ll enjoy all the food, drink, chip-tossing, and people-watching Fremont Street has to offer. We’ll build in time to escape the crowds to spend a full day rock climbing and exploring the vertical sandstone walls of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. So long, Las Vegas! Kayak adventure, here we come! On day three, we’ll dry bag our belongings (peace out, heels ✌) as we prepare for a camping overnight along the Lower Colorado River. Your 12-mile paddling journey launches at the base of Hoover Dam through the Black Canyon on the Lower Colorado River. That’s right: We’ll gain special access to launch kayaks below the towering Hoover Damn. Talk about feeling small! The water will be moving and flat; a peaceful pace for anyone who might have overindulged the night prior and perfect for a relaxing trip. Along the way, we’ll make frequent stops to areas accessible only by boat—natural hot springs, slot canyons, a natural sauna, Emerald Cave with gorgeous green water, historical sites, even ruins! We’ll spend our final night resting up camped out on the shore, snort-laughing under the stars. This adventure is for women who love to experience multiple adventures, don’t mind trading their bed for a warm sleeping bag, and who can trade room service for rock climbing without a second thought. This Vegas Vacation is the best of both worlds: city life and outdoor adventure! See the website for full details and to book. [https://explorerchick.com/trip/las-vegas-climbing-and-paddling-weekend-adventure/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/las-vegas-climbing-and-paddling-weekend-adventure/) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Elevate your life. Campfire

Join us for an evening of connection, laughter, and challenge — no fluff, no judgment, just good fun, honest conversation, and solid brotherhood. Whether you're craving purpose, support, or just something different… this is the night you've been needing.

💪 Primal Pump: Get Strong, Get Outside!

*OPEN TO ALL AGES AND LEVELS* **Come build primal strength, explore natural movement, and connect with the outdoor movement community at Shorebird Park at the Berkeley Marina!** This isn’t your typical gym workout. **Primal Pump blends kettlebells, dumbbells, and even rocks with primal movement patterns and rotational exercises** to build functional strength throughout the body. We’ll challenge our muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues through a variety of natural movements—lifting, carrying, twisting, crawling, squatting, and more. Think strength training meets the freedom of moving the way our bodies were designed to move. Whether you're an experienced lifter, a movement enthusiast, or simply curious about getting stronger in new ways, you're welcome here. We'll explore, experiment, and adapt exercises to suit everyone's comfort and ability. No need to lift heavy or keep up with anyone else—**the goal is to build resilient strength, move better, and have fun doing it.** ### 🔥 Here's what's going down: * **Meet at 9:30 AM** by the Infinity Tree at Shorebird Park. (Check the event photo and map. If you're lost in the wild, post a chat message on this Meetup event) * **Primal warm-up:** Wake up the body with natural movement, mobility, and dynamic stretches. * **Primal Pump session:** A full-body workout combining kettlebells, dumbbells, rocks, and bodyweight movements. We'll incorporate rotation, carries, ground-based movement, and creative strength challenges. * **Move together:** We'll design and adapt our workout as a group, sharing ideas and exploring different ways to develop strength, coordination, balance, and mobility. * **Wind down:** Recover, reconnect, and head into the rest of your day feeling stronger and energized. We'll finish around **11 AM**, with an optional dip in the bay for a refreshing cooldown and swim. ### 🌿 What to bring * OPTIONAL: your favorite kettlebells, dumbbells, exercise bands * Water and comfortable clothes you can move in. * An open mind and a willingness to experiment. * Your playful, curious, adventurous side! **Train for life... and fun!** Let's build strength that carries over into the real world, rediscover what our bodies can do, and enjoy the process together. Hope to see you there!