I can't say enough good things about this experience. I was browsing Groupon and found one for this place, so I called to confirm a time block. The owner was willing to work with what I wanted, and he even gave me a discount for paying in advance. The parking lot was a little crowded, but we found a spot very close to where the paddle boards were staged. They had snacks and water and sunscreen available. We signed a waiver and he carried our boards down to the water and got us set up with appropriate paddles and life jackets. The water here is relatively clear close to shore and you'll be able to see some neat see life such as stingrays swimming between the plants. It was 9:40 am, on a Sunday morning, very hazy and we only saw two boats and experienced very calm, flat waters which apparently is not very common. We paddled clear across the San Diego bay and back, which was about 4 miles of paddling total end it took us about two hours to complete. We were done at 11:33am and by about 10:45 am the sun had started to burn off the fog and haze. It was the perfect time to go. For the price, service, and experience, this was an AMAZING deal. I will definitely...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreThis was a much needed H2O therapy. What a better way to do this was to reach out to Mike's CV Water Sport (local South Bay water sport business) and head out for a nice sunset paddle with my keiki and some of my dragon boat Paddle Warrior teammates. Originally I was going to rent a SUP but decided to go tandem kayak (CV Watersport assistedbthe change with ease) and I was not definitely not disappointed at his professionalism. When we arrived the water gears was ready on the beach set up awaiting usš¤š¼ and the rest was perfect water people history hehehe ...not only do I recommend his establishment but recommend getting out on the water (social distancing was implements and mask -- except when we were crossing the water street and riding the swells lol yup I felt out of shapeš¤£) We plan to go out again soon and utilize his servicesš #thisismytypeofexercise #mybodyisshaking and...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreA simply lovely experience! I had never kayaked before, though, as a youth I had canoed, rowed, motored and sailed. I have been walking and riding past their launch point for the last year and decided it was time I gave it a go. So glad I did. Sitting out in the middle of the bay, the quiet, the waves, the birds. Lovely.
Next time though, I think I'll wear bicycle shorts as, being a large gal, I got a bit wet trying to get out of the kayak. They had a wet bag to stow your stuff in and a cup holder for your water bottle!
The gentleman gave me a few useful pointers and off I went. I actually went much further than I intended. When I realized that I was capable enough, I just kept paddling.
This is a great activity to do by yourself and probably with others. Alone, I felt no need to be competitive or to try and keep up.
If you're hesitant, I say "just go for it", you...
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