** This trip meets on the East Beach of Crissey Field. **
Paddle under the Golden Gate Bridge. We will travel along the northern waterfront of San Francisco. Panoramic view of major landmarks surround you; Alcatraz, Angel Island, Presidio, Golden Gate National Seashore and the bridge itself.
This trip involves; choppy water, boat wakes, small surf launch and landing, and paddling 4 miles. This trip is not recommended for first time paddlers(or if you have not paddled within 1 year), youth under 15, or if you can not do 5 push ups.
We provide kayak and gear; double seatouring kayak, life jacket, paddle, dry jacket, spray skirt, paddle mittens. You will need to wear layers under dry jacket. There is no single kayak available on this trip.
Bring; bottled water, sunscreen, sunglasses, change of clothes, snack (powerbar, trailmix, etc.), (motion sickness remedy, waterproof camera). Do not bring valuables. We will provide a place to store your belongings if you don't bring a car.
Clothing Suggestions: Typical weather at Golden Gate Bridge is cold and foggy in the morning. Warm hat and jacket are good to have. Ideal paddling attire is a moisture wicking shirt, board shorts, water sandals.
Typically your kayaking trip goes like the following: Hour 0-1: check-in, trip briefing, gear up Hour 1-3: paddle on the water Hour 3-3.5: return, rinse gear and kayak, check-out.
To avoid processing fee you can fax a reservation form in: http://www.citykayak.com/trip_reservation_form.doc
Group over 4 people will receive 10% discount.