Comments for Petaluma Paddlers

Comment on Wingo found – Trip report (March 31, 2011) by Bart Charlow

Bart Charlow — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:53:19 +0000

Folks, I’m trying to find out what tide level is necessary for kayaks to go through those sloughs: Dutchman, Hudeman, China, South, and the Napa Sloughs.

Can you help me?

Thanks.

Comment on Greg Dunlap’s Crab Recipe by Paul Redhead

Paul Redhead — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:35:09 +0000

Best preparation of crab I have ever tried.

Comment on About by John Boeschen

John Boeschen — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:18:37 +0000

A lot of you know us — we’re the Thursday night paddlers. Just so you know, we finally got around to putting up our kayaking blog: http://www.thurseve.com. Check us out and join us Thursday nights.

Happing Paddling,
John Boeschen

Comment on Trinidad – Jan. 16, 2011 by Simeon Tauber

Simeon Tauber — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:57:10 +0000

Thanks for coming up to play with us, guys…
Simeon

Comment on Paddle to the Sea – May 6-June 4, 2011 by Paddle to the Sea – May 6-June 4, 2011 « Petaluma Paddlers | Information on Whitewater Rafting, Canoeing, and Kayaking

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:31:59 +0000

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Comment on Paddle to the Sea – May 6-June 4, 2011 by Jessie Raeder, Paddle to the Sea Director

Jessie Raeder, Paddle to the Sea Director — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:09:50 +0000

Grammy Award winner Laurie Lewis will headline the show which features an opening act by Rita Hosking.

Paddle to the Sea, our epic paddle-a-thon down the Tuolumne River from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco Bay. There are many options for coming out on the water for a day (or more) including whitewater rafting, canoeing, sailing, sea kayaking, and more. New this year: free sea kayak rentals for the final day in San Francisco Bay courtesy of California Canoe and Kayak, and we are also paddling through the Delta in high performance water craft (surf skis, outriggers, etc.) If folks have questions, please feel free to contact me at our toll-free number: 1-888-994-3344 or email jessie@…

Thanks,

Jessie Raeder
Paddle to the Sea Director
Tuolumne River Trust

Registration open

Wild & Scenic Tuolumne Concert, May 14 in Groveland (near Yosemite)

Get your tickets today: Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Paddle to the Sea: May 6 – June 4

New paddling options and details just added

Whitewater raft the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne – May 6-7
Kickoff Paddle to the Sea with a professionally guided 2-day whitewater rafting trip down the classic Tuolumne Class IV run leg by our partner ARTA River Trips. Given all the rain and snow this year, expect big water and a rollicking good time! Private shared cost trips are also an option for those with the equipment and experience.

Float or Canoe the Lower Tuolumne – May 14,15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Due to heavy rainfall and expected high flows, we will once again be offering rafts for the first three “canoeing” legs of Paddle to the Sea. On May 14 & 15 you have the option of an easy float down these beautiful stretches Lower T. Canoes also available May 20-24. As always, you are welcome to bring your own boat if you prefer.

Sail or paddle the Delta – June 1-3
This year we will be paddling all the way through the Delta – the largest estuary on the West Coast of the Americas. Join us for three bid days of paddling high performance water craft or bring your sailboat along and join the regatta!

Sail or sea kayak the San Francisco Bay – June 4
A big thank you to our partners at California Canoe and Kayak who have generously donated the use of their sea kayaks, you can now join us on the final legs of Paddle to the Sea whether or not you have your own boat! A very limited number of seats are now available for you to join us on a sailboat accompanying the paddlers across the bay as well.

What’s new for Paddle to the Sea 2011

Teams

With our new website, it’s easy to start or join a team when you register to paddle.

Kids

Kids from ages 7-12 are now eligible for certain canoeing stretches. If you are interested in bringing your child, email paddle@paddletothesea.org or call toll-free at 1-888-994-3344 to let us know.

Virtual Paddlers

What if you love the Tuolumne and want to help raise money but you can’t come out on the river? Sign up to be a Virtual Paddler!

Premier Paddlers

Interested in going on the entire journey, and getting to know the river from top to bottom? Find out how to become a Premier Paddler.

Comment on Greg Dunlap’s Crab Recipe by Helen T

Helen T — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:05:39 +0000

Wow, we used this recipe for crab dinner last night — fantastic!

Comment on About by D. Shearer

D. Shearer — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:37:50 +0000

Can you kindly give me information re how I can join the Petaluma Paddlers group? I am a total novice but interested in getting into kayaking–esp. Petaluma River. Thanks for your help. D. Shearer

Comment on June 20, 2010: Heart’s Desire by Christina

Christina — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:45:48 +0000

Father’s Day at Heart’s Desire: A clear, beautiful morning with the promise
of 70’ temperatures and a small craft advisory by noon. Paddlers arriving
and arriving. The bustle of getting boats and gear to the beach. So many
paddlers with staggered arrivals, we cannot conduct a head count at the
launch. A large flock of American White Pelicans rides an updraft high in
the clear blue sky just north of the put in. It focuses our attention and
is a portent of the happy day to come. Setting out north with the ebb, the
opposing wind refreshes and creates some fun wave action. We anticipate
some surfing opportunities on the way back. With our sizable group spread
out, we head towards Laird’s Landing, our boats slapping up and down in the
waves. An osprey with a fish in its claws passes overhead. A seal studies
us as we pass. Many leopard sharks and bat rays are observed. At Laird’s
some turn back and some continue on as the wind builds. We test our boats
and our skills in the waves and surf. What fun to catch the waves and ride
them over and over. Back at beach the charcoal is started and out comes
the food and drink. All manner of salads appear on the table and a variety
of links, brats and sausages make it to the grill. Eating, laughing,
talking, our clamorous group of twenty was in high spirits. Soon four more
appeared and the feasting began again. It is most likely that we achieved a
100% return rate but due to the designless launch and return times, this
remains unconfirmed.
Cheers,
Christina

Comment on June 20, 2010: Heart’s Desire by Rachel W.

Rachel W. — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:15:58 +0000

What a nice paddle it was today. The weather and the water were great on Tomales Bay. I got to see lots of sharks and rays and of course our wonderful lunch. And lets not forget our special guest ROCKY the raccoon! Many thanks to everyone, what a nice group, hope to hook up with you all soon!

Rachel