Canoeing San Francisco

Alameda, Grand Street ramp to MLK Shoreline Park, rated L1 EASY

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) Meetup: 9:30 AM, on the water 10:15 sharp to ride the tide. Address: [Grand Street Boat Launch](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=2098+Grand+Street+%2C+Alameda%2C+CA%2C+us), [2098 Grand Street · Alameda](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=2098+Grand+Street+%2C+Alameda%2C+CA%2C+us) No inflatables, Oru’s, or SUP’s. Minimum boat length is 12 ft. This paddle will launch from Grand Street Boat Ramp (Alameda), take short side trip for a view of SF skyline, then proceed to MLK Park. The lunch stop will be at MLK Regional Shoreline Park near the Oakland Airport. This paddle begins in an urban/industrial area and then opens into the Arrowhead Marsh bird preserve, which is a stopover on the Pacific Flyway and is part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Distance is around 8 miles round trip with the lunch break in the middle. This should be an easy paddle suitable for those with good basic skills. Launching and landing will be from docks/boat ramp. Recreational kayaks are appropriate. Wind is frequent in this area, check the forecast. If the wind is greater than 15 mph, we will stay in the Estuary and paddle the Alameda shoreline and Coast Guard Island to the High Street Bridge. Launch and parking are free. Restrooms are available in both areas. There is a picnic area at MLK Park. Rain or bad weather may cancel this trip. Check your email prior to the paddle, for updated information and changes. 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. *This trip is sponsored by WESTERN SEA KAYAKERS CLUB* **Trip Rating L1 explained** These trips are for everyone, even experienced senior paddlers who prefer 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. Trips are in calm, protected areas, such as lakes, lazy rivers, sloughs, or paddling near the beach. 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.

San Pablo Reservoir, May 30 - Rated Easy

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) Meetup: 9:15 AM for boat inspection, OTW by 10AM Boat Ramp Address: 534 Old San Pablo Dam Rd, Martinez, CA 94553 No inflatables, folding boats, SUP’s or minimum boat length 9 ft. With 16 miles of shoreline, San Pablo Dam Reservoir has the best flat-water kayaking and canoeing in the East Bay. There are many birds and wildlife to see. This is an EASY BEGINNER trip suitable for everyone, canoes and kayaks. San Pablo’s six-lane boat launch facility is open daily for kayaks and canoes. It is on the south end of the reservoir. Parking is $8.00, launch is $4.00, boat Inspection is $6.00. All boats must be inspected before launch to prevent Quagga Mussels from entering EBMUD waters. BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THERE IS NO WATER ANYWHERE ON/IN YOUR BOAT, PADDLES, LIFE JACKETS, ETC. If the inspectors find any water on your equipment, you may be denied entry to the lake for that day. Arrive early to allow time for boat inspections. We will paddle southeast as far as we can, then reverse our direction and paddle into the lake. Pack a lunch and water, we will stop along the shore for a lunch break. There are bathrooms and picnic tables at the launch. 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 bad weather may cancel this trip. Check your email Friday evening for updated information and changes *This trip is sponsored by Western Sea Kayakers Club*

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!

Kayak Camp Union Reservoir

Alameda Island, Circumnavigate - Trip Rated L3

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) Launch location: To Be Determined based wind direction and speed Probable launch locations: Encinal OR Grand Street ramp Meetup time: To Be Determined based on wind and launch location MEET TIME AND LAUNCH LOCATION WILL BE PUBLISHED ON JUNE 5TH No inflatables, Oru’s, or SUP’s, Minimum boat length 14 feet. Limited to 8 experienced paddlers. The trip circumnavigates Alameda Island. We will stop for a short lunch break near the half-way point. The trip offers exceptional views of the San Francisco skyline as well as the SF Bay. Distance is about 15.5 miles About 8 miles of this trip is in SF Bay, so expect wind, waves and eddies. This trip is for experienced SF Bay Paddlers. Due to the distance 15.5 miles, SF Bay eddies, normal winds and waves, this is NOT a trip for Beginners. Dress for immersion, have a properly outfitted sea kayak with deck lines, carry all requisite safety gear including a tow rope and a VHF Marine Radio (recommended) be proficient at assisted rescues (both as rescuer and rescue’ ) and capable of paddling in wind waves (+/- 24 inches) and into a 15+kt headwind for 3 miles. Launching will be from a beach, the lunch stop will be a boat ramp/docks. Restrooms and water are available at both locations. Wheels are always handy. 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 bad weather may cancel this trip. Check your email or updated information and changes. *This trip is sponsored by WESTERN SEA KAYAKERS CLUB* **Trip Rating L3 explained** This trip is good for Intermediate paddlers. Expect waves to 2.5 ft, wind near 20 mph. Steering and forward progress requires good boat-handling skills, edging, balancing and bracing skills. We will stay within 1 mile of a shore line, where currents will be about 2.5 mph. Total distance 12 to 18 miles with a short break(s) for snacks or lunch. Recommended skills are forward, reverse, sweep strokes; bow rudder, draw and bracing strokes. Paddlers can perform deepwater rescue as swimmer or rescuer (in waves to 2.5 ft), maintain a 3.4 mph pace for up to 2 hours, and understand basic chart reading and compass use.

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).

Caminata y conversación en Español alrededor del lago Merritt

Vamos a una caminata en Domingo por la tarde alrededor del Lago Merritt. Practiquemos Español mientras también hacemos ejercicio disfrutando del atardecer y el aire libre. La distancia no está definida aún, decidimos ese día. Encuentro 3:00PM Caminata 3:20pm- Hasta que el cuerpo aguante. PM Nuestro punto de encuentro será enfrente del restaurante Lake Chalet. Para que nos ubiques tendremos los globos rojos 🎈🎈 ¡Hasta entonces!

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.

Trail run: Horseshoe Lake Trail

Hello hikers, Sharing a great trail run route I came across: 🥾 Horseshoe Lake Trail 📏 4.1 mi ⏱ ~47 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this trail run together on Friday, June 5. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1336514271/horseshoe-lake-trail Reach out with any questions.

Great Smoky Mountains Hiking and Glamping Weekend

Join us on our Great Smoky Mountains Hiking & Glamping Weekend for women only! Enjoy four days of sweeping mountain vistas, a private whiskey tour, forest hikes, and more. Spend a long weekend with a small group of women hiking the best trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (including parts of the Appalachian Trail). Luxuriate with nightly glamping near Gatlinburg, TN. Your hiking adventure has been carefully (obsessively?) curated by the Explorer Chick team over countless in-field tests. Only our top treks make the itinerary. Prepare to be challenged on the trail and rewarded with the most OMFG-level mountain views and waterfalls. **GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS HIKING** Stride through sweet-smelling pine forests to reach sweeping panoramic vistas with a girl gang you’d trust more than Paul Bunyan. Climb to only one of three remaining fire towers in the National Park when you embark on the strenuous trek up Mt. Cammerer. You can take it “easy” on a moderate hike to the park’s highest single-drop waterfall, Rainbow Falls. Then, inch out to a bald rock outcropping on Charlie’s Bunion to get your heart hammered by mountain scenery in every direction. Walk in the foot path of thousands of Appalachian Trail thru hikers that have come before you on two hikes. Your Insta feed won’t know what hit it. Yes, this is real life with WILD women. **WHISKEY TOUR** Of course, what’s a trip to Tennessee without whiskey? You’ll spend a few hours on an exclusive, private tour with our local guide visiting distilleries on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Go behind the scenes at a real working still house and see how everything is made start to finish. Learn the history of whiskey throughout the Prohibition era, the state’s romance with whiskey, and why these mountains were such an integral part of moonshine culture. **GLAMPING** Each night, put your feet up in total Pinterest-worthy digs at our adorable glamping site minutes from Gatlinburg. You will sleep in a tent that has been tastefully decorated and luxuriously appointed with WiFi and temperature control – with meals freshly prepared at camp by your Explorer Chick guides. You only have one task after hiking: RELAX. It’s a wonderfully wild weekend with a small group of women hiking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Over the course of the long weekend, you’ll quickly grow close with your posse of Explorer Chicks as you hike the trails and share memories of summits. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/smoky-mountains-hiking-and-glamping/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/smoky-mountains-hiking-and-glamping/) **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)

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Game Hangout at Two Pitchers

Join other millenials to play games at Two Pitchers. Feel free to bring any of your favorite games- there are a few at 2 pitchers, but group games are always encouraged