Weather Updates
Distance limits
for viewing wildlife.
Dog Limits:
Fines can be up to $10,000 for harming wildlife.
No Fishing:
Within the estuary or off shore wildlife nurseries.
"State, Federal, and United Nations Protections"
Beginner Friendly Rentals
WaterTrek's "Jenner Kayaks"
Weather can change our Rental Hours
State Park Interpretation Since 1987
Guided Russian River Tours Since 1999
The Original Jenner Kayaks:
Wildlife Adventure Rentals Since 2005
Community Education Partner with State Parks and
The Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
See our Guided Tours since 2000
Russian River Estuary
River and Ocean
Wildlife Nursery
Sharing the Best Ways to Explore
the Marine Protected Area
"within the Tidal Estuary"
"Your Tourism Activity Funds
Education, Research and Paid Internships"
Thank you for your support!
Activities throughout the year...
Gift Certificates by Email
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A Local Favorite
Volunteer Discount Pass: 10 hrs: $185
Volunteer for Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, or for one of our events
to qualify for our discounted Repeat Paddler Pass.
You can use it to bring a friend or two.
Must be used over 2 or more visits
If not used within 1 year, call to extend.
We want you to enjoy the full benefit.
Rental Rates
Reservations Required
Walk-up Reservations may have wait times
Train to Hire: Certify for Lifeguard / Kayak Safety / Assist or Lead Guide
Best times to train and certify for Summer work are Fall through Spring.
Be Nice To Our Equipment:
Return all gear and equipment as Received
A little wet and sandy is fine.
Damage & Loss Fees:
You pay our cost to replace
(Wholesale + Shipping):
Don't lose gear or parts:
Our gear and boats are upgraded and more expensive than what you find at kiddy beaches. They are kinder to your body and better for handling dynamic conditions.
Don't break our equipment:
No Digging with Paddles:
Step on foot areas of boats: Not on breakable seat backs or hulls.
Use side and end handles to move boats: Not the breakable stowage straps.
Don't burn, melt or damage our boats or gear.
Excess Cleaning Fee:
No Trash, Tobacco, Food Waste, or Excess Mud:
Per boat $20
On Return: Remove everything from our outerwear pockets.
Boats: We expect a little sand, but please don't bring back chunks of the beach and avoid tidal mudflats.
Use State Park Trash and Recycle Bins: Next to the kayak launch, to dispose of your own waste.
Help us keep our rates reasonable by caring for our equipment as if it were your own.
If we had an hourly rate it would be in line with similar professional outfitters...
$30 an hour midweek
$35 on Summer weekends and holidays. Some outfitters prorate extra time instead of providing discounts.
Multi-Hour Discounts: Are already built into our rates.
We can't cut the "Island Loop" in half so we don't suggest a one hour activity.
Cancellation Policy
Don't Show Up If You Feel Sick, Have A Cough, Runny Nose, Or Fever.
Any of our staff becoming ill can result in cancelling "All Activities for Everyone"
Avoid Full Price Cancellation Fees: Please Call Immediately.
Cancel Within: Rentals 24 hours / Discount Tours 48 hours / Private Tours 1 Week
Missed the deadline? We can hold it as a prepayment to reserve again for a later date, or provide proof of illness or emergency situation that resulted in your not being able to cancel in time.
Life Opens Up: Breathe Freely On The Water
Heavily Visited Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Area.
Staff Shortages and Staff over the age of 60. Staff may use Masks During Viral Surges.
We want to stay open
and to keep having fun
with you.
Resuming Evening
Sunset
Full Moon
and
Night Bioluminescent
Tours
As soon as we are again
fully staffed.
CPR, First Aid, Water Rescue
Renew your certifications
to be part of a fun community education and recreational safety team.
Fees Covered with Seasonal or Annual Employment Agreement.
Competitive Pay
We Reward Your Experience!
WaterTrek's Jenner Kayaks
Specializing in Community Education
for the
Russian River and Sonoma Coast
Wildlife Nursery Restrictions
Wildlife Love a Dynamic Environment"
Knowing our micro-climate weather forecast is important
See Ours!
Sharing the Best Ways to View
Wildlife in the Estuary since 1987
Main Rules : Pay Attention, Be Nice, and Have Fun!
See: Park Rules for Everyone: Covered during our safety reviews
We have set schedules and space limits: Your reserved Check-In Time is to be ready for a Scheduled Safety Review and Launch. Please come early for parking.
If You're Late: Waiting for the next opening in a later safety review and alternate seating is possible. We can't delay the next group reserved for your boats, after your original return time.
Meet Times: Quick Payment and Outfitting for four medium households or one large group:
Every hour midweek and every 1/2 hour Friday-Sunday.
Safety Reviews: At our Launch: Begin 15 minutes after Reserved Meet Times.
Summer
Rental Start Times
See our link above. Below is...
Our ideal schedule on fully calm days
Hours and Days can be affected by weather
We adjust to stay beginner friendly
Fri-Sat: Staffed 8 AM - 7 PM
including holiday Sundays
Start every 1/2 hour : 9 AM - 4 PM
Sun - Wed: Staffed 9 AM - 5 PM
Start every hour : 10 AM - 2 PM
We extend afternoon hours during heat waves
(Closed for early gale force wind days.)
(No "acts of nature cancellation fees". We call you .)
We open daily Memorial Weekend through Mid-October.
Open weekends and holiday school breaks throughout the year.
Midweek days available by advanced reservation.
Weather and Water Permitting
Reserve Early
Reservations Required
We suggest 48 hours in advance and earlier for large groups and holidays.
Schools, Scouts and Youth Groups often reserve months in advance.
Walk Up Reservations: May experience wait times. We individually prep each kayak, and manage a tight reservation flow. Safety Review Space is limited. The times may be fully booked for when you hoped to go, especially if you are bringing a group.
Call: 9 AM - 5 PM Daily
707-865-2249
No "acts of nature cancellation fees" : We call you
Short Staffed and we are popular
You may need to leave a message when we are helping others.
Jenner: Very Limited Internet and Cell Service
Rural Land Line: No Texts: Leave a voice message anytime
Rental Rates
No Shuttle Required
Multiple Hour and Midweek Discounts Shown in Prices
Senior and Military Discounts
Children Under 12: Half Price
Children 3 to 5: One per adult: Free
Dogs: Must be wildlife friendly + $10
Dogs are not allowed on: Goat Rock or Driftwood Beaches per vital wildlife nursery habitat.
The estuary island is also restricted seasonally per bird nesting.
Do not bring pets that would bark at or chase wildlife.
This is a wildlife nursery and fines can be as high as $10,000 for harrassing wildlife.
Gift Certificates: Printable by Email
Jenner By the Sea: Estuary Loop / Park & Paddle!
No Shuttle Required: 2-6 hours of paddling with wildlife, exploring the island and walking coastal beaches. Wildlife include seals and their pups along with a wealth of bird species including raptors. Sea birds are seen daily especially in their protected resting area. River Otter, are often present with occasional sightings of Fox, Bobcat, Mink and Muskrat. Seasonal trends and fish runs also bring Sea Lions, Whales, dolphins, pelagic birds and both Brown and American White Pelicans.
Rates Are Per Person:
Adult Seating Rates are listed.
Rates are the same for adults whether you are taking a Double or two Singles.
Families with smaller children must use Double Kayaks or one of our Canoes.
Ask about discounts: Families with children, seniors, schools, youth groups, military, emergency service, and hospital staff.
Water Time: 2 Hrs
Total: 2.5 Hrs
Midweek:
Single: $55
Double: $110
Weekends and Holidays:*
Single: $60
Double: $120
Water Time: 4 Hrs
Total: 4.5 Hrs
Midweek:
Single: $75
Double: $150
Weekends and Holidays:*
Single: $80
Double: $160
Water Time: 5-8 Hrs
Total: Full Day: "Not recommended Fall through Spring"
(Not recommended without a shuttle do to chances of afternoon wind on a twisting river. Shuttles must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance and must happen first thing in the morning. We are not shuttling when short staffed.)
Midweek:
Single: $ 95
Double: $190
Weekends and Holidays:*
Single: $100
Double: $200
Useful Items To Bring:
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Wide brimmed hat or cap
Layering and water friendly shoes
Small waterproof day pack or use our drybags
Water & snacks
Binoculars
Waterproof camera
GPS (Handy for Geocaching)
"We are Community Education"
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