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Sound
interesting? Then this is the trip for you! We'll
launch from Muir Beach and paddle along the rugged
Marin County coast exploring sea caves, sea stacks
and rock gardens as we ride the flood around Point
Bonita and under the Golden Gate Bridge. This spectacular
trip is only offered during the calm months of September
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Trip
Details
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This trip is designed for graduates of our introductory
class, or a similar class, with a sense of adventure.
All participants paddle in two-person kayaks
except for Angel Island Class graduates who
may choose to paddle in single kayaks.
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Guests will arrive at Horseshoe Cove beneath
the North Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge (click
here for directions) and travel to Muir
Beach by taxi.
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Lunch will be on a beach near Point Bonita or
at Kirby Cove.
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Our group paddles close to shore and away from
shipping lanes at all time. The total trip distance
is approximately 6 miles.
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 California
Coast Fascinating Facts:
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San Francisco Bay was discovered in 1769 by Captain
Portola.
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the peak of the ice age the ocean at the Golden Gate
was as much as 400 feet lower - one could have walked
to the Farallon Islands.
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The name "Golden Gate" was coined in 1846 by Captain
John C. Fremont, a couple of years before gold was
found and the rush began. The entrance to the Bay
reminded Fremont of the Golden Horn of the Bosporus,
that narrow passage at the eastern end of Mediterranean
Sea.
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The Golden Gate is a drowned river channel. Runoff
combined with rising waters from glacial melting flooded
the Bay.
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The Golden Gate bridge was designed by Joseph Straus,
who wrote his graduating thesis on the possibility
of bridging the Bering Strait.
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The central span of the Bridge is able to arch 16
feet and to withstand hurricane winds it can flex
sideways as much as 27 feet.
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It is 216 feet up to the platform from the water.
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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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