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Paddling through Sea Caves and Kayak Sailing in Santa Cruz
July 21, 2012
Join us as we paddle through the sea caves of Wilder Ranch and sail 4 miles downwind in our kayaks!
The combination of paddling the exposed California coastline and watching the abundant life makes for an awesome day. Along the way pass by secluded pocket beaches and sea caves not accessible from land. Birds, seals, otters, fish and other creatures abound.
Our journey starts at 9:00am at the Santa Cruz Wharf where we will meet and shuttle in a van to the put-in, Natural Bridges State Park. At Natural Bridges State Park, we will launch our kayaks from the beach and paddle up the coast to the sea caves and pocket coves of Wilder Ranch.
After paddling through ‘Hole in the Wall’ cave, we will enjoy a delicious lunch served by the Outdoor Adventure 
Club on a secluded beach. Then we will hoist the kayak sails for an exhilarating 4-mile ride downwind, past Natural Bridges and Seal Rock back to the Santa Cruz Wharf. Yes, you can use a unique hand held sail to help your kayak glide. It’s really cool! We will reach the wharf at approximately 3:00pm.
The highlight of the day for many people is paddling through a tunnel in the rocky shoreline. It's not something you get to do every day!
This is an awesome kayaking trip for "gung-ho" paddlers with some experience. You don't have to be an expert paddler, but it is a good idea to have some experience paddling and be ready to paddle in the ocean. This is not a trip for first time kayakers. Single and double kayaks will be available. Let us know your preference when you sign up.
This trip is limited to 8 paddlers so sign up early!
Where is this trip?
Here's a Google Map to the general area
Specific driving directions for the trip will come with your confirmed reservation.
Includes:
- Kayak (your choice of singles or doubles) and all necessary kayak gear
- Personal flotation device
- Paddling instruction
- Professionally guided kayak tour
- A delicious lunch served on a beach
- Carpool list so you can arrange rides to the trip
You'll need to bring:
A recommended gear list will come with your confirmed reservation, but you should generally be prepared with the following:
- Clothes appropriate for the weather (avoid wearing cotton)
- Appropriate footwear (sandals with straps or sneakers - your feet will get wet)
- 2 liters of water with a clip or strap to hold your water to the kayak
- A small daypack to hold spare clothing layers
- Parking fee at Santa Cruz Warf
Pricing:
Ultimate Members: Free
Standard Members: $89
Non-members: $109
To Register for this trip(s), please complete the following 2 steps:
Step 1 - Click on the trip registration link below and fill out the form to complete Step 1 of the registration process. Don't forget to return to this page to complete Step 2, payment (which may require closing a tab or window).
Step 2 - Complete payment information using PayPal.
If you have any questions about this trip, please email us at info@outdooradventureclub.com or call 415-377-1195.
Private, custom and corporate trips: Any trip on our calendar can be customized and offered to your friends, family or corporate group. Just ask and we'll make it happen.