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Rentals

Year Round Since 2005

Popular Wildlife Spot!

Call to Reserve

Fall: Thur-Mon

"Repeat Paddler Saver Pass"

Hours and Days can change

per weather conditions.

Used Kayak Sale 

The Original
Jenner Kayaks

 
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Guided Tours
Since 1999

Community Education
Discount : Friday
11/29/24 10AM-2PM


 
Gift Certificates : Call!
Recreation Blog
Ecology, Wildlife, Education
by Suki Waters
Greater Farallones
National Marine Sanctuary

 
Kelp Sea Forest

 
Beach
Sonoma Coast
State Park


Rental and Tour
Permits Required


Family Interpretive
Volunteers Since 1985

Safety Training

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Russian River Estuary
Sharing the best ways to view since 1987
Protected Wildlife Habitat
Marine Protected Area: Ocean and River Nursery
Bald Eagle, Seal Pups, Otter, Whale, Many Birds
 

Deadly River Mouth Currents and Ocean Waves: Stay Back!

"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife. Red Flag Limit

"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"

See Map of restricted areas

Fall into Spring: Currents upstream are often swift when tidal estuary is calm with incoming tide. Coastal mornings start warmer with sun and rare inland tule fog.

    

Estuary Forecast: 12/09/24

"Free Dry Bag and Thin Outerwear use"

Reservations Required: Call at least a day prior

No "Acts of Nature" cancellation fees.

Beginner friendly rental start times

   

Mon: Mostly clear: Start 10AM-1PM

Tue-Wed: Overcast, Calm. Reserve Wed a day prior:

Thur-Sat: Temps drop. Chance of rain : Closed?

Sun: Calm, Clearer, Warmer: Start 10AM-1PM

Next Mon: Temps drop. Chance of rain : Closed?

Next Week: Forecast warmer and clear: Start 10AM-1PM

Check back for our forecast updates.

Reserve Early for the Winter Holiday Break

Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach

See our safety page for  apps to track local conditions.

Forecasts can and do change. Nobody can be held responsible for full forecast accuracy.

Romance in Nature

Russian River
Chamber of Commerce

Become Part of a Fun Community Education
and Outdoor Recreation Safety Team
 
We Reward Your Experience and Effort!

Call Us! Paid Training
/ Paid Internships
College Credit / Veterans Encouraged

Qualify to Work During all Education Breaks

A Lifeguard Cert: Fastest way to work on the water.
Learn to rescue by kayak: Rental Safety / Assist Guides
Professional Kayak Guide Cert:
Fastest best pay.
Learn our site specific protocols: Lead Guide
+One: Fast Paced Reservations and Customer Service

Learn to manage client flow, outfitting, and communications.

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Paddle Partners

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Russian River
Chamber of Commerce

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Marine Protected Areas
Wildlife and Recreation
In a protected sanctuary
State, Federal, and United Nations Protected.

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