Kayak Surfing in
Baja
Gray Whale Breaching:
San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja CA
Eskape
Sea Kayaking
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| 2008 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES & TOURS |
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Reservations required for all classes and trips, and space is limited.
Please reserve space *early: info@EskapeKayak.com or (831) 566-5385
*Many summer and fall weekends fill 1 - 2 weeks or more in advance.
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Is the class or
trip you want not on the schedule? Let us create a custom adventure designed specifically for you. |
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Winter in Baja and Galápagos! |
| TBA | Sea Kayaking Darwin's Paradise, Galápagos Is., Ecuador |
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Winter in Baja and Galápagos! |
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Sea of Cortez Expedition/Whale Watching Combo Loreto and Magdalena Bay |
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Spring in
Baja! |
| TBA | San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Watching Camp , San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja |
| TBA | Kayak Surf Camp / Whale Watching Combo , Pacific Coast and San Ignacio Lagoon |
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Most classes run 9:30 to 4 or 5 pm |
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Most classes run 9:30 to 4 or 5 pm |
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Most classes run 9:30 to 4 or 5 pm |
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Eskape "Custom" Classes &
"Dream Trips" >
Custom Classes
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ESK specializes in creating private or group "Dream
Trips" to meet your schedule and desires.
| Most classes run 9:30 to 4 or 5 pm |
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| 8/5, 12, 19, 26 | Tuesday Night Rolling Pool : NASA Pool (7:00- 8:30 pm) |
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| 8/7-11* or | Lost Coast: Adv. Coastal Camping Expedition (2 spaces available) |
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| 8/2 | Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn Slough Reserve |
| Level 2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay | |
| 8/3 | Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn Slough/Monterey Bay |
| Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 2C: Kayak Surfing Clinic (short boats) , Santa Cruz | |
| Level: Rock Garden Skills, Franklin Point | |
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| 8/9 | Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn Slough Reserve |
| Level 2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay | |
| 8/10 | Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn Slough/Monterey Bay |
| Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 2C: Kayak Surfing Clinic (short boats) , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 4: Rock Garden Skills, Franklin Point | |
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| 8/16 | Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn Slough Reserve |
| Level 2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay | |
| 8/17 | Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn Slough/Monterey Bay |
| Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 2C: Kayak Surfing Clinic (short boats) , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 4: Rock Garden Skills, Franklin Point | |
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| 8/16-17 | Mellow Mendo--Intro to Coast & Caves |
| 8/23-24 | Mendocino: Advanced Coastal Caving! (Custom for BASK group; FULL) |
Eskape "Custom" Classes &
"Dream Trips" >
Custom Classes
> Top of Page
ESK specializes in creating private or group "Dream
Trips" to meet your schedule and desires.
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Most classes run 9:30 to 4 or 5 pm |
| Dates: |
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| 9/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Tuesday Night Rolling Pool : NASA Pool (7:00- 8:30 pm) |
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| 9/16 (Tues., 7 pm) | West Coast Paddling Destinations Slide Shows: (Marina REI) |
| 9/18 (Thurs., 7 pm) | California to Baja and Galapagos (Saratoga REI) |
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| 9/6 | Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn Slough Reserve |
| Level 2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay | |
| 9/7 | Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn Slough/Monterey Bay |
| Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 2C: Kayak Surfing Clinic (short boats) , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 4: Rock Garden Skills, Franklin Point | |
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| 9/13 | Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn Slough Reserve |
| Level 2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay | |
| 9/14 | Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn Slough/Monterey Bay |
| Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 2C: Kayak Surfing Clinic (short boats) , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 4: Rock Garden Skills, Franklin Point | |
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| 9/20 | Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn Slough Reserve |
| Level 2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay | |
| 9/21 | Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn Slough/Monterey Bay |
| Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 2C: Kayak Surfing Clinic (short boats) , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 4: Rock Garden Skills, Franklin Point | |
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| 9/6-7, 13-14, 20-21 | Dates available for Custom Classes |
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| TBA | San Juan Islands Kayak Camping Expedition |
Eskape "Custom" Classes &
"Dream Trips" >
Custom Classes
> Top of Page
ESK specializes in creating private or group "Dream
Trips" to meet your schedule and desires.
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Most classes run 9:30 to 4 or 5 pm |
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10/7, 14, 21, 28 |
Tuesday Night Rolling Pool : NASA Pool (7:00- 8:30 pm) |
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| TBA | Big Sur: Advanced Coastal Camping Expedition 4 Days! |
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| 10/22 (Wed., 7 pm) | West Coast Paddling Destinations Slide Shows: (Mtn View REI) |
| 10/28 (Tues., 7 pm) | California to Baja and Galapagos (Berkeley REI) |
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| 10/4 | Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn Slough Reserve |
| 10/5 | Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn Slough/Monterey Bay |
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| 10/11 | Level 2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay |
| ACA Skills Award Assessments & Training: Levels 1 to 4 | |
| 10/12 | Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , Santa Cruz |
| Level 4: Open Coast, Point Lobos Marine Reserve | |
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| 10/18 | Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn Slough Reserve |
| Level 2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay | |
| 10/19 | Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn Slough/Monterey Bay |
| Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , Santa Cruz | |
| Level 4: Open Coast, Point Lobos Marine Reserve | |
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| 10/24-26 | ACA Instructor Development Workshop , Santa Cruz, CA |
Eskape "Custom" Classes &
"Dream Trips" >
Custom Classes
> Top of Page
ESK specializes in creating private or group "Dream
Trips" to meet your schedule and desires.
| Most classes run 9:30 to 4 or 5 pm |
Dates: |
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11/4, 11, 18, 25 |
Tuesday Night Rolling Pool : NASA Pool (7:00- 8:30 pm) |
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11/7-9 |
ACA Instructor Certification Exam , Santa Cruz, CA |
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| 10/15-16 | Available for Custom Classes |
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Class Dates TBA |
Available for Custom Classes |
| The concept of "Custom" Classes in winter is for beginning or advanced paddlers to schedule a date for training, then let that day's "sea conditions" dictate the venue. If the surf is good, we'll go long- or short-boat surfing; if it's stormy, we'll go play in the wind and big seas; when the big winter ebbs are flowing on SF Bay, we'll go find some tide rips to surf! | |
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Suggested "Sea
Conditions" Classes: |
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| SURF SKILLS TRAINING: | |
| Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills , or | |
| Level 2D: Kayak Surfing Point Break , Santa Cruz | |
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| TIDAL CURRENTS PLAY | |
| Tides Rip Surfing, Playing & Rescue | |
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As conditions
dictate! |
Rider's On the Storm! Wind & Seas Training |
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Winter - Spring 2008-9 |
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| 2009 Dates TBA | Galapagos Islands Kayak Adventure |
| Feb.-April. 2009 | San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Watching Camp , San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja |
| Sea of Cortez Tour / Magdalena Bay Whale Watching Combo | |
| Baja Kayak Surf Clinic and Whale Watching |
Eskape "Custom" Classes &
"Dream Trips" >
Custom Classes
> Top of Page
ESK specializes in creating private or group "Dream
Trips" to meet your schedule and desires.
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Spring 2009 in BAJA! BAJA INFO Top Reservations
Eskape Exclusive: San Igncacio Lagoon Whale Watching tours with Pancho Mayoral!
The "friendliest" calving lagoon in the world!...... 2008 Dates
Baja Kayak Surf Clinic and Whale Watching Sea of Cortez
A Note from Roger To all my students,
Thanks again for another great season! I can't continue offering classes without your support, so thank you very much.
RogerReservations are required for all classes and trips, and space is limited. To reserve your space, please contact us to confirm that there is still room in the class. info@EskapeKayak.com or (831) 566-5385 You can then confirm your spot by paying by credit card or by check. Please Note: Until payment is received your space is not confirmed and your spot could be lost to others.
To Pay by Credit Card To Pay by Check: ESKAPE Sea Kayaking, 740 30th Ave. #117, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 If paying by check, please send a separate check for each class that you'd like to attend (one check is ok if taking two classes on the same weekend or paying for yourself and others in your group), and be sure to write the date and type of class in the memo. To receive your confirmation letter with directions to class: Please email us to let us know you have put your check in the mail, and we will email your confirmation information. Note: Since our class size is small and space is limited, if we do
not receive a check within four days, you may be moved to the waiting
list and your spot given to the next in line. Please let us know if you
have changed your mind about sending a check after you have signed
up for a class by phone, so we can offer your space to someone
else. No refunds (or rescheduling) within 14 days of classes and 30-60 days
of overnight trips (see cancellation policy below). Like a concert, "at
the door" payments brought to class will cost $10/day more than those
"prepaid" ahead of time by check or credit card. |
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Cancellations & Refunds |
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Links to Class Descriptions:
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Level 1A: Basic Strokes & Rescues , Elkhorn
Slough Reserve
Level 1B: Skill-Building Tour , Elkhorn
Slough/Monterey Bay ,
Elkhorn Slough Nature Tour ,
Elkhorn Slough Reserve
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Level
2A: Intro to Surf Zone , Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay
Level 2B: Intermediate Surf Skills Tour ,
Santa Cruz
Level 2C: Kayak Surfing Clinic (short boats) , Santa Cruz
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Level 4 Plus: Open-Coast Trip of the Month
Level 4: Open Coast, Point Lobos Marine Reserve
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3-Day Advanced Skills Intensive Weekend
ACA Instructor Development Workshop , Santa Cruz, CA
ACA Instructor Certification Exam , Santa Cruz, CA
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River Kayaking for Sea Kayakers
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Rolling Clinic
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Instructor Training Opportunity: Eskape seeks intermediate-level paddler(s) (ACA Open Water or BCU 3 star or equivalent) to assist on the water during a month-long Introduction to Sea Kayaking and Marine Ecology course. Refine your own skills while gaining valuable experience and training in teaching others to kayak. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in learning to teach others to kayak, especially someone who has already taken an ACA Instructor Development Workshop and is looking for hands-on practice.
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ŠEskape Sea Kayaking 1998, Last Updated: 8/08