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Scroll down for our Calendar of Fall Events
and check out our new women's trip to Baja!
For all trip details, email Kim Powell at bluewaterventures@sbcglobal.net
Book a private local kayaking event with friends, family
or coworkers and your trip is complimentary!
November Elkhorn Slough Special: gather up 8 friends or more and 2 go free!
Gift Certificates are also available.
Here's What's On The Horizon for Our Blue Water Women:
Our Calendar of Fall Events
Full Moon Sail, Wildlife and Tidepool Adventure with Betty's List September 13th 1:00pm-7:30pm $125
Sold Out!
Sea Kayak, Beach Bonfire & Concert by Tamra Engle: Santa Cruz, September 20th 9:30am-4:00pm $75
(this event is open to anyone; min. age to kayak 10; all welcomed at beach party) More Info
Kayak the Sausallito Waterfront to Brunch with Betty's List October 19th 10:00am-3:30pm
To register, go to: Betty's List
Sea Otter Watch, Elkhorn Slough by Kayak: November 2nd 9:30am - 3:30pm $75 More Info
Kayak Skills and Safety Clinic for Women, Elkhorn Slough December 6th , 10:00am-4:00pm $95 More Info
BAJA WHALE CAMP AND SEA OF CORTEZ KAYAK/SNORKEL
A Desert to Sea Adventure for Women
January 31st-February 9th, 2009
(Register before Sept. 28th and receive a gift certificate for a local kayaking trip!)
SPRINGS AND MANATEES OF FLORIDA SNORKEL/CANOE
An Extraordinary Adventure for Women
February 24th-March 1st, 2009
Photo By Wendy Schwartz
Mendocino Sea Caves by Kayak
September, 2009
Women's Weekend, Loon Lake
Summer, 2009
Scroll down for our local trip descriptions Email for more details and to register
British Virgin Islands Sail/ Snorkel/Kayak
we only take 8-10 women on our Caribbean Adventure so be included on our list!
Belize Adventure for Women: Reefs, Rain Forest and Culture
TBA: June 2010
Join us in the Elkhorn Slough!
Trip Descriptions
Winged Migration and Moon Rise, Elkhorn Slough
Come ride the tide from Kirby Park to the Coast! A steady ebb flow will carry us past slumbering seals and sea otters as we make our way
to North Moss Landing Harbor. This is another great trip for beginners and/or those who enjoy wildlife sightings. We'll stop for an early
dinner at the Sea Harvest Restaurant as a full moon rises over the
Slough (Full day; timing varies with tides and option to join us at
restaurant; $15 van shuttle included; dinner on own).
6-7 hours; $80 time varies with tides
Tidepool Scramble, Forage and Beachcomb
Hope you can join us for a day of exploring the rocky intertidal coast. We'll gather for coffee at the Whale City Bakery in Davenport Landing (10 minutes north of Santa Cruz). From there, we'll caravan to Davenport Landing to join your Blue Water naturalist as we explore the tidepools.
Wetsuits are recommended to really "experience" the coast. We'll harvest some mussels to cook right on the beach . Group size is limited to 14. Email for more details!
$48 with wetsuit; $40 if you bring your own wetsuit 4-5 hours; time varies with tides
Marine Mammal Watch: Elkhorn Slough
Sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and an array of migratory birds makes the protected
water of Elkhorn Slough our most popular sea kayaking destination.
We'll explore the Slough's tidal creeks learning about it's unique ecology
and stop for a picnic on shore. During whale migration, we'll include a hike out to the beach in search of whales.This is an ideal trip for wildlife enthusiast and those new to the sport of kayaking.
9:30am-2:00pm $65; 9:30am -3:30pm $75
Whale Watch Sail and Tidepools!
Join us for a morning sail on the beautiful Chardonnay II, a 70' sailing yacht located at at the Santa Cruz Harbor. We'll set sail in search of California Gray whales which are migrating through our waters en route to their calving grounds in Baja, Mexico.
Complimentary pastries, fruit, champagne, coffee and sodas will be provided by the Chardonnay crew. After our sail we'll caravan to Davenport Landing where our naturalists will explore the intertidal rocky shore at a minus low tide with you. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the beach. We are anticipating lots of fun exploring our incredible Marine Sanctuary, from land to sea!
Space is limited: To better your chances of joining our group, please respond by January 15th so that the sailboat can be reserved.
9:00am-4:00pm $85
Price includes all naturalist-led activities and 3 hour sail
Whales and Wildlife Kayak to Brunch
Join us for a morning paddle in search of mama Gray Whales with their plump babies in tow. During their spring migration to Alaska, mother and calf pairs travel close to shore through our coastal waters. Leaving from Santa Cruz harbor we'll search for whales and other marine mammals. After our morning paddle let's gather at Aldos for brunch on their outdoor patio above the harbor (brunch on own).
9:00am-2:30pm $60
Full Moon
Paddle, Picnic and Tide Pools: Pillar Point Harbor
Spend a leisurely evening with a naturalist, kayaking in the protected harbor of
Pillar Point, Half Moon Bay. Cormorants, pelicans, terns and harbor
seals join us for our evening paddle. Across the harbor we can beach comb, explore
tidepools at a minus tide and have a shore picnic before paddling back as a full moon rises over the harbor.
Great trip for beginners and those interested in coastal ecology.
4-5 hours; time varies with tides $75
Tomales Bay by Kayak
Nestled in Point Reyes National Seashore, Tomales Bay is an amazing wetland to explore by kayak. Bat rays, leopard sharks, white pelicans and harbor seals live in this protected waterway. We'll have a leisurely paddle and stop along one of the pristine coves that were once used by the Coast Miwok, The Native Americans of this region.
10:30am-4:00pm $95
Kayak Skills and Safety Clinic for Women, Pillar Point Harbor: Half Moon Bay or Elkhorn Slough
Sea Kayaking skills, safety, assisted and self rescues are taught during this fun and
wet day! Class size limited to six women. Certificate cards issued upon completion of course
10:00am-4:00pm $95
Coast Redwood Kayak and Barbecue for Women ~~Beginners Welcomed
Tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Loch Lomond Reservoir offers a refreshing summer retreat to explore by sea kayak.
Join us as we paddle below towering redwoods and search for Osprey, Kingfishers, Great Blue Herons, Deer and other mountain residents. After kayaking, we'll set up the barbecue near the lake's shore so bring something to grill and drink. We'll supply snacks and salads.
10:00am-4:00pm $75
Women's Social Paddle in Sausalito
Join us for a relaxing day on the water! We'll kayak along Sausalito's scenic
waterfront and through historic Richardson Bay with sweeping views of San Francisco,
The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Island. Our destination is the Paradise Bay
Restaurant in Sausalito where we'll have a meal before paddling back
(guided kayaking trip included; dinner on own).
10:30am-3:30pm $85
Reminder: Book a private local kayaking event with friends,
family or coworkers
and your trip is complimentary!
Gift Certificates are always available.
