Full Moon & Sunset Paddle Tours |
We do this amazing tour at two locations:
INVERNESS: on the West side of Tomales Bay and
MARSHALL: on the East side of Tomales Bay- 8 miles North of Point Reyes Station
 
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Full Moon Paddle and Sunset Paddles
Experience the tranquility and magic of sunset and moon rise on Tomales Bay. Tomales Bay is a picturesque coastal inlet that is protected from the sea by the Pt. Reyes Peninsula. Snug in our kayaks, we meander across the Bay to the Point Reyes National Seashore where we'll watch the day change to dusk, watch the sun set and the moon rise across the calm waters. We'll be may find outselves in the company of seals, night herons, osprey, pelicans, jellyfish, bat rays and kingfishers, who may present themselves as we quietly paddle. Time seems to stand still when the full moon casts a mystical glow on the water and our kayaks glide home across the Bay as we follow the arc of the rising full moon. Bring a friend - this will be a tour to remember. This special three hour event will launch from our Marshall or Inverness site. Start time varies by season. These tours fill up, so call early to reserve.
Cost: $88
Dates: See Schedule.
Time: 3 hour tour starting at 5, 6, or 7 pm see Calendar
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INVERNESS |
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Meet us at Blue Waters Kayaking in Inverness. After organizing gear and going over basickayaking instructions and safety procedures, we'll launch our boats and paddle along thebay. We'll explore along the Pt. Reyes shoreline, enjoying the wildlife, beautiful sceneryand setting sun. |
Meet us at Blue Waters Kayaking in Marshall. After organizing gear and going over basic kayaking instructions and safety procedures, we'll launch our boats and paddle along the bay. We'll explore along the Pt. Reyes shoreline, enjoying the wildlife, beautiful scenery
and setting sun. |
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Our double kayaks track well, are difficult to capsize, and are easy to maneuver. All the necessary gear such as life jackets, paddles and spray skirts is provided. |
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| What to Bring: |
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Prepare for variable weather. Bring clothes that reflect your degree of sensitivity to heatand cold.
- Sun screen, hat & lip balm
- Wool or fleece hat (for cool evenings)
- Shorts, poly-pro long underwear, nylon or baggy pants that can be rolled up to your knees.
- Shoes you don't mind getting wet. Teva type river sandals, wetsuit booties, or aqua socks. Tennis shoes with wool socks or rubber boots are good in cool weather.
- Windbreaker jacket
- Wool, capilene, poly pro, or some other synthetic long sleeve, long underwear shirt that will keep you warm when it is wet. (Cotton or cotton blend clothing retains water and will keep you cold if it becomes wet.)
- Pile or fleece pullover or a wool sweater
- Change of clothes, including dry shoes
- 1 liter (minimum) water bottle and high-energy snacks
- Flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries
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| Release Form: |
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Please print out, read, sign, and BRING the release of liability and assumption of risk form with you on our trip. You will find the release form HERE. |
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| Directions: |
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Blue Waters Kayaking - Inverness is located on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard 1 mile north of the town of Inverness on the western shore of Tomales Bay AT 12944 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Our site is located next to the Golden Hinde Inn and Marina. The driveway is just past (west) the entrance to the Golden Hinde. PLEASE DO NOT PARK AT THE GOLDEN HINDE INN. NOTE: We do not recommend using Mapquest from San Francisco because it takes you on Highway 1 through Mill Valley, which is much longer than the route proposed below.
From San Francisco and southern Marin County (1.25 hours from Golden Gate Bridge):
- Take the Golden Gate Bridge and go north on Highway 101 for 8.5 miles to the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit.
- Exit at Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and go 22.8 miles through Ross, San Anselmo, Fairfax to Olema.
- In Olema, turn right on Highway 1 and go 2 miles.
- Turn left on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and go 5 miles through the towns of Inverness Park and Inverness. We are one mile past Inverness on the right side just past the Golden Hinde Inn.
*Alternate Route from the south through Central San Rafael:
- Take Highway 101 to the Central San Rafael exit.
- Turn slight right onto Irwin St. and go 0.1 mile.
- Turn left onto 3rd St. and go 1 mile.
- Turn slight right onto 2nd St.
- 2nd st. becomes 4th st after 0.4 miles.
- 4th st. becomes Red Hill Ave. after 0.5 miles.
- Red Hill Ave. becomes Sir Francis Drake Blvd. after 0.6 miles.
- Stay on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. for 17 miles through San Anselmo, Fairfax to Olema.
- In Olema, turn right on Highway 1 and go 2 miles.
- Turn left on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and go 5 miles through the towns of Inverness Park and Inverness. We are one mile past Inverness on the right side just past the Golden Hinde Inn.
From Santa Rosa and other points north:
- Take Highway 101 to the E Washington St. exit toward Central Petaluma.
- Turn west on E Washington St. and go 0.6 miles.
- Turn left on Lakeville St. and go 0.1 mile.
- Turn right onto D St.
- Take D St until it becomes Point Reyes/Petaluma Rd after 4.6 miles.
- Stay on Point Reyes/Petaluma Rd. for 11 miles until you get to the purple bridge stop sign.
- Turn right to stay on Point Reyes/Petaluma Rd. and go 3 miles.
- Go left on Highway 1 and go through the town of Point Reyes Station for 0.8 miles.
- Just outside of town you will go over a green bridge and take the next right on Sir Francis Drake Blvd(follow the signs for the lighthouse).
- On Sir Francis Drake you will go 5 miles through the towns of Inverness Park and Inverness. We areone mile past Inverness on the right side just past the Golden Hinde Inn.
From East Bay:
- Take I-580 west over Richmond/San Rafael Bridge and go west on Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
- For the rest of the directions, see Sir Francis Drake route explained above in (1).
*Alternate Route From East Bay:
- Take I-580 west over Richmond/San Rafael Bridge and go north on Highway 101.
- For the rest of the directions, see (2) above.
From Sacramento to 101 South:
- Take I-80 west to Hwy 37.
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Merge onto CA-37 W toward San Rafael and go 21.3 miles.
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Merge onto US-101 S via the exit on the left toward San Rafael/San Francisco and go 8.1 miles.
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Take the Central San Rafael Exit and go 0.2 miles.
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Stay straight to go onto Hetherton St. and go 0.2 miles.
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Turn right onto 3rd St. and follow the directions from 3rd St. in route (2) above.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins! |
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Blue Waters Kayaking - Marshall is located at 19225 Highway 1 in Marshall – midway between Point Reyes Station and Tomales, just north of the Marshall Boat Works. Please park diagonally on the bay side (north of the Marshall Boat Works and south of Blue Waters). PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF OUR NEIGHBORS "NO PARKING" SIGNS. NOTE: We do not recommend using Mapquest from San Francisco because it takes you on Highway 1 through Mill Valley, which is much longer than the route proposed below.
From San Francisco and southern Marin County (1.25 hours from Golden Gate Bridge):
- Take the Golden Gate Bridge and go north on Highway 101 for 8.5 miles to the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit.
- Exit at Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and go 22.8 miles through Ross, San Anselmo, Fairfax to Olema.
- In Olema, go right on Highway 1, following signs through Point Reyes Station.
- You will go 11 miles on Hwy 1 to Marshall.
*Alternate Route:
- Take Highway 101 to the Smith Ranch Rd/Lucas Valley Rd exit.
- Go west on this road (left) 10.4 miles to the end.
- Turn right on Nicasio Valley Rd and go 3.9 miles.
- Turn left on Point Reyes / Petaluma Rd and go 3 miles.
- Turn right at the bottom of the hill (purple bridge) and go 3 miles.
- Turn right on Hwy 1 and go 8 miles north to Marshall.
From Petaluma:
- Take D St until it becomes Point Reyes / Petaluma Rd.
- Stay on Point Reyes / Petaluma Rd. for 11 miles until you get to the purple bridge stop sign.
- Turn right to stay on Point Reyes / Petaluma Rd. and go 3 miles.
- Turn right on Hwy 1 (purple bridge) and go 8 miles north to Marshall.
From Santa Rosa and Points North:
- Take Highway 101 south to 116 west in Cotati.
- Go west 1.2 miles to Stony Point Rd and turn left.
- Go 1.9 miles to Mecham Rd and turn right on Pepper.
- Go 3 miles to Bodega Hwy and turn right.
- Go 0.5 miles to Tomales / Two Rock Rd and turn left (follow signs to the Coast Guard Training Center).
- Go 7 miles to Hwy 1, turn left, and follow road for 7.6 miles to Marshall.
From Tomales, Dillon Beach and Bodega Bay:
- Go south on Highway 1 to our launch site, 7.6 miles south of Tomales in Marshall.
From East Bay:
- Take I-580 west over Richmond / San Rafael Bridge and go west on Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
- Take Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 22 miles through Ross, San Anselmo, and Fairfax to Olema.
- In Olema, go right on Hwy 1, following signs through Point Reyes Station. You will go 11 miles on Hwy. 1 to Marshall.
*Alternate Route:
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time!
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