For the serious sea kayaker in San Diego, this one is a must do, just like the La Jolla to Mission Bay paddle, or the Bay to Bay paddle. This is rated intermediate for distance (11 to 12 miles) and surf launch.

It’s not often that the conditions are forecasted to be this good for this paddle. Surf should be 1 to 2 feet, and an incoming tide until noon. I’ve had this one in the back of my mind and it’s been several years since I’ve done it. I think this will be a good day and I would like to share this with all of you who have been joining us for skills practices.

We’ll be launching from the beach by the high rise buildings near the Hotel Del Coronado. This is a surf launch. Then we’ll head north to the channel into the bay. The incoming tide will help us along and it’s certainly a lot better than fighting an outgoing tide. Our destination will be the dock at Glorietta Bay. This is a great one way paddle which does not require a shuttle because we end up across the street from where we started.

Disclaimer: We will have experienced paddlers on this trip, but they will not be responsible for telling you what is or is not safe for you to do. We watch out for one another and assist one another, but all individuals are responsible for, and manage their own safety. This responsibility includes assessing your gear, skill level, and physical conditioning relative to conditions and location, as well as making decisions about what you will or will not do. Participants acknowledge that kayaking on the open sea or bay is inherently dangerous and can lead to physical injury including death as well as property damage. Participants, on their behalf and on behalf of their heirs and assignees, agree to hold the announcers and other participants blameless in the event of such injury, damage or death. Please join us if you want to mildly stretch your capabilities, but please stay home if you would be wildly stretching them. Participants should have bracing skills, be able to self-rescue and assist in the rescue of others. They should be able to launch and/or land in small surf.