Golden Gate by Kayak
Paddle from our dock, to the Gate and back.
Highlights
- Prerequisites: Intro and Intermediate Kayak. Recommended: Advanced kayak class. A Raccoon Straits Paddle or equivalent prior to this trip is recommended.
- Beautiful views of San Francisco Bay, the Sausalito waterfront and SF.
- Learn to paddle in adverse conditions
TRIP DESCRIPTION
An advanced level, 7 mile paddle from our dock to the Gate and back. You’ll paddle through winds, tides, and get a taste of the Pacific Ocean. This is often a challenging paddle with beautiful views of the Bay islands, San Francisco, and lots of wildlife. We’ll break at Travis Marina for a quick snack and paddle back to Sea Trek. Conditions will dictate how close we get to the bridge. Being comfortable in bumpy, confusing waves is encouraged.
We’ll get to practice paddling in conditions that can be bumpy, wavy, and windy. Comfort in these conditions or willingness to get into slightly rougher waters will be helpful. We’ll talk about tides and currents and how they are affected by land features at the Gate.
Enjoy viewing wildlife along the way! Wildlife encounters can include harbor seals, sea lions, pelicans, cormorants and other shore birds.
Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 Follow Bay Model signs, and park in Bay Model lot.
COMING FROM THE NORTH ON HWY 101:
- Take Sausalito/Marin City exit. Sea Trek is roughly 1.7 miles.
- Go left under the freeway and right onto Bridgeway.
- Count seven signal lights (including the signal where you turn right onto Bridgeway).
- Turn left on Marinship Way. This is the first possible left after Harbor Drive and is opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter.
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
COMING FROM THE SOUTH (Golden Gate Bridge) ON HWY 101:
- Take the Rodeo Drive exit off 101 (comes after Spencer Drive exit). From exit to Sea Trek is approx. 1.2 miles.
- At the first stop sign bear left onto Nevada Street.
- Nevada Street ends at Bridgeway. Turn right on Bridgeway and at the second signal light (just after Spring Street signal light) take a left at Marinship Way (opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter).
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Ages 18 years old and up. Please call for questions about kids under 18 years old.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
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