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A
perfect and easy introduction to family sea kayaking.
Explore the colorful Sausalito houseboats and enjoy their
fantastic array of architectural designs. Harbor seals
regularly haul out on nearby docks and swim by with wide,
curious eyes. Sea birds including pelicans, cormorants,
herons make themselves our companions on this short journey
through Sausalito's Richardson Bay. |
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Trip
Details
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This is a leisurely paddle designed for younger
paddlers.
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One child can go in a double with an adult.
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Sea Trek has the necessary equipment including
lifejackets and lightweight paddles for children.
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 Richardson
Bay Fascinating Facts:
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Coastal Miwoks lived in a village known as "Liwanelowa"
along the southern portion of Sausalito's waterfront.
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average depth of Richardson Bay is five feet at mean
low tide.
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bay is named for William Richardson, a sailor who
jumped off a British ship to marry the daughter of
the Presidio's commandant.
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Sausalito's houseboat community was pioneered by artists,
philosophers and musicians such as Alan Watts, Jean
Varda, Aldous Huxley, Allen Ginsberg, Duke Ellington
and Shel Silverstein.
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It was once suggested that Richardson Bay be filled
in to create a Coney Island style amusement park and
an airport.
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| Signing
up with Sea Trek: Please make trip reservations early
as they fill up quickly. All Sea Trek events are subject
to cancellation due to weather and lack of paddlers. If
Sea Trek cancels at any time, or if you cancel one week
or more prior to your trip, there is no charge. If you
cancel within a week of your trip, you will be charged
the full amount. There is no refund, however you may have
someone else take your place if you choose. We are happy
to reschedule you for another trip this year, for an additional
$25 per person. Sorry, there is no refund or credit for
no shows. |
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