Sea Kayaking

Learn the basics in our Intro to Sea Kayaking class or join a group of water lovers for a Sunset Paddle.

Level 1: Basic Course

Ideal for those who want to learn to sea kayak. You’ll learn strokes, safety, and develop strong skills in two half-day classes..

Price: Student – $0* / Faculty/Staff/Retiree – $110

*Course offered at no cost to UC Berkeley students made possible by the Fitness and Wellness Opportunity Fund

Level 1: Sunset Full Moon Paddle

Join us for a sunset paddle on the full moon! We’ll get a quick paddle talk and be out on the water to watch the sun sink behind the gate and the moon rise over campus. Talk about a great view! Wear layers!

Price: Student – $0* / Faculty/Staff – $25 – each participant must sign up individually

Sunday Morning Paddle

Come and enjoy a fun and relaxing Sunday morning on the water with other paddlers and one of our skilled sea kayak instructors. Sunday Morning Paddles are great for practicing and refining skills, meeting new people and having a good time.

Open to participants who are eligible to rent touring sea kayaks at Cal Adventures. Drop-in students welcome.

Price: Member – $20 / Non-Member – $35

Sea Kayak Tomales Bay

Meet us at Tomales Bay Resort near Point Reyes for a basic paddling lesson before paddling out on Tomales Bay. This area is a bird estuary where people will have the opportunity to view seals, moon-jellies, leopard sharks, and bat rays.

Depending on the group and weather conditions, we’ll paddle to Hog Island or along the coast to enjoy views of wildflowers and golden meadows with a beach picnic along the way. No experience necessary. Please bring your own bagged lunch.

Price: Member – $95 / Non-Member – $120

Class Notes

• • Location: UC Aquatic Center at the Berkeley Marina
  • If a class is “FULL” please use our waitlist form
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