This trip will explore the picturesque seashore while learning basic and intermediate sea kayaking skills including self and assisted rescue techniques. You’ll learn leave-no-trace camping skills and how to prepare the perfect outdoor meal while staying the first night at a designated campground and then two nights along beaches. The peaceful surroundings of Pt. Reyes will lure you back again and again during your years at Cal. For more info visit the Pt. Reyes National Seashore Website
Though there is no kayaking experience required, you do need to know how to swim and be comfortable in open water. All participants will be provided with wetsuits and life jackets. Students will be expected to paddle single and tandem kayaks in moderate wind conditions and assist in lifting and carrying their boats across beach areas. There will be no extended hiking on this trip while carrying large packs, but students should be comfortable doing day hikes of up to 3 miles. Sea sickness can also be an issue for some students so come prepared with medicine if you are unsure of your reaction to being on the water all day.
Day 1: Meet your group at the UC Aquatic Center in the morning, Group introductions, Gear check, Drive to established campground for the evening, Learn basic camping skills.
Day 2: Pack up and go to kayak put in site, Learn basic kayak skills at the beach, Pack up equipment into kayaks, Paddle to a boat-in beach campground to stay the next two evenings.
Day 3: Learn intermediate kayaking skills, Explore local area by kayak and foot.
Day 4: Pack up gear and kayak back to vans, Take a day hike for trip closing, Return to Berkeley in evening, Return group gear.
Should you prefer to fill out a paper application you can download a Registration Form, complete it and return it to the Rec Sports Customer Service Center at the Recreational Sports Facility, 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720-4420 or fax it to (510) 642.8343.
