http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#0226a2a9-ab64-4498-a5c5-d03ce589c832 Love CCK and the Oakland Estuary is a great place for some mellow kayaking. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:18:53 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#0226a2a9-ab64-4498-a5c5-d03ce589c832 Crystel 2007-07-03T05:18:53Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#c89ebd30-87f0-4450-bb3b-e63745fe8457 I agree, I love CCK ! - great people, and a huge selection of kayaks. I've rented by myself before: they just want to make sure you know what you're doing. Wed, 09 May 2007 21:23:15 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#c89ebd30-87f0-4450-bb3b-e63745fe8457 Rio 2007-05-09T21:23:15Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#7cecac0f-1cc3-4b7e-8139-d063343c4c41 I second this, Outback Adventures is a great shop, they have another shop in San Jose. The staff has alot of knowledge and are very friendly. They have some great tours too. Check them out. Wed, 09 May 2007 15:18:51 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#7cecac0f-1cc3-4b7e-8139-d063343c4c41 Meredith 2007-05-09T15:18:51Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#b6819f77-cfa1-4093-b69e-b695b05482bb I can't recommend California Canoe & Kayak in Oakland ( www.calkayak.com ) highly enough. I took their Basic Sea Kayaking class in the Oakland Estuary and Sea Kayaking II at their Half Moon Bay location. They primarily stock P&H and Current Designs kayaks. They have a huge selection of all kinds of boats, including used and rental sea kayaks. Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:12:55 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#b6819f77-cfa1-4093-b69e-b695b05482bb Apollo 2007-03-25T00:12:55Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#b31a072f-e427-4b5d-9895-93aa0ab461ab beautiful - so helpful, thank you! I'm really looking forward to my solo week in the wild! Take care! J Wed, 03 May 2006 18:56:39 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#b31a072f-e427-4b5d-9895-93aa0ab461ab Julia 2006-05-03T18:56:39Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#88020794-ad10-4d29-a1df-6974842b1774 Yes they do. Kayak Connection for sure does, I am sure Monterey Bay Kayaks since they are right next door do as well. I have been many times solo and it's rewarding and peaceful. check out this website: http://www.kayakconnection.com/ Elaine Wed, 03 May 2006 15:04:41 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#88020794-ad10-4d29-a1df-6974842b1774 $item.owner.firstName 2006-05-03T15:04:41Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#60f54a47-a989-4a25-8384-e6bdd72cd82b Julia, I just stopped by a kayak rental shop in Marin yesterday after passing by it many times a week wanting to. Its located off Sir Francis Drake, right next to on / off ramps to what MAY be I 101 freeway? I may be wrong about what freeway that its next to. But its also very close to a Ferry stop. Their name is Outback Adventures, located at 12 E. Sir Francis Drake Bldv, Larkspur, Ca. 94939 (415) 461-2222 They apparently to one time rentals for single people as well, that you can take a kayak onto the area around there for hour or longer. Their website is http:www.outbackadventures.com I will probably attend one of their into classes and rent kayaks to try them out, and for pure pleasure of it, sometime soon myself as ive been longing to get onto the water as such. Hope that helps.? - Aaron Wed, 03 May 2006 06:19:34 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#60f54a47-a989-4a25-8384-e6bdd72cd82b Aaron 2006-05-03T06:19:34Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#d5e37f67-a958-4197-abf2-8fd2be7a5e9c back again on kayak rental. I could off course check the respective homepages, but this seems like an a lot more social way of doing it :) Do these companies let a single person rent a kayak for a solo trip? I had problems in NZ a year ago renting alone (it proved beeing impossible and I had to change my plans completely, however the Queen Charlotte Track was quite a nice experience too) and do not want to get into the same situation again. Thanks for advice. Julia Tue, 02 May 2006 19:27:31 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#d5e37f67-a958-4197-abf2-8fd2be7a5e9c Julia 2006-05-02T19:27:31Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#5d7a69d5-a830-4fae-9012-84c7c5d0ecef Here is another vote for Kayak Connection - they're great for all abilities and offer a wide range of trips. Good price and informative guides on the area's environment too. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:20:24 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#5d7a69d5-a830-4fae-9012-84c7c5d0ecef Lisa 2006-03-01T21:20:24Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#5aa27c91-d4d9-492f-a3b2-d65092308293 Alan, Elaine, thanks for your advice! This seems awsome - wildlife, channels AND good for a date :) I'm really looking forward to the quiet of the wild as a nice ending of a vacation which starts with a visit to Black Rock City... Thanks! /Julia Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:42:31 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#5aa27c91-d4d9-492f-a3b2-d65092308293 Julia 2006-02-27T19:42:31Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#bd9e39d4-a794-40e5-a88c-8bce6a3fcd16 I was just going to post this. Kayak Connection is excellent. You can take groups there as well as singles. They have been wonderful to me and I even bought my kayak from them a few years ago. The wildlife is awesome and there are channels to explore. Make sure you go at high tide if you want to explore the channels. Great place to take a date too. And then reward yourself at Phil's Fish Market in town for some great seafood.!! You won't be disappointed. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:48:20 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#bd9e39d4-a794-40e5-a88c-8bce6a3fcd16 $item.owner.firstName 2006-02-27T17:48:20Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#6ead4d50-9d05-44e0-9c00-2ac863dfa18b Hi Julia, You could try either Monterey Bay Kayaks or Kayak Connection (I've used both): http://www.montereybaykayaks.com/ http://www.kayakconnection.com/ They're both in Moss Landing (at Elkhorn Slough) in Monterey. I'd definitely recommend you check out Elkhorn Slough - it's a wildlife preserve with huge numbers of sea otters, pelicans, and other critters. I was there last Sept for the first time & definitely plan to go back! If you just want to paddle along the coast, Kayak Connection also has a location in Santa Cruz - I think the water's a bit calmer there, though there isn't as much wildlife. - Alan Mon, 27 Feb 2006 07:09:49 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#6ead4d50-9d05-44e0-9c00-2ac863dfa18b Alan 2006-02-27T07:09:49Z http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#88337030-ded3-4b0c-af8f-7153f0705215 Hi all, I'll be in the SF bay area in the beginning of September -06 and would totally love to go kayaking off the coast. Anybody knowing of any rental places? Thanks Julia Sun, 26 Feb 2006 08:29:43 GMT http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#88337030-ded3-4b0c-af8f-7153f0705215 Julia 2006-02-26T08:29:43Z