Sea Kayaking
Enjoy sea kayaking on beautiful San Francisco Bay and beyond with Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). Paddle stable two- and three-person kayaks, and enjoy dramatic views of Angel Island, Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco skyline or the wilderness of Tomales Bay in the Point Reyes National Seashore. Discover sea lions, pelicans, and learn local lore. ETC offers one- and multi-day trips customized to meet your needs or those of your group. No experience is necessary, and we encourage people of all abilities to paddle with us.
To book a private trip for a group of 10 or more people on the date(s) of your choice please email Riely, or call him at 415-474-7662 x13. We can design a one-day or multi-day adventure at any of the locations listed below that will meet the unique needs of your group.
San Francisco Bay Paddles
Discover local fauna while exploring the Sausalito waterfront and the Richardson Bay shoreline. After a picnic lunch, we paddle home through Sausalito’s unique houseboat community.
Click here for directions to ETC's San Francisco Bay location.
Click here for the 2013 Health and Liability Forms.
Click here for the "What to Bring" form.
Angel Island Overnight Trips
This “Jewel of the Bay” is the destination for our overnight kayaking trips. Groups stay in a lovely and accessible Victorian house. We cook on a wood-burning stove and eat family-style in the formal dining room. Stunning views and marine wildlife round out this adventure in our own backyard.
Click here for the "What to Bring" form.
Click here for directions to ETC's San Francisco Bay location.
Click here for the 2013 health and Liability Forms.
Tomales Bay
Launch from Hearts Desire Beach in Tomales Bay State Park and discover the pristine waters and abundant wildlife that make this a true wilderness paddling adventure. Whether spotting bat rays and harbor seals on a one-day adventure or camping overnight and gazing at the phosphorescence off the shores of Marshall Beach, you will delight in this stunning destination.
Click here for directions to Heart's Desire beach.
See above links for the 2013 Health and Liability Forms and to reference the "What to Bring" form for a one-day or overnight trip.
School Field Trips
ETC offers one to five-day educational programs on Angel Island or Tomales Bay. These trips include customized curricula in marine ecology, natural and human history, leadership skills, and disability awareness.
Full Moon Dinner Paddles
Sunset over Mt. Tamalpais and the full moon rising over Angel Island make this a spectacular paddling adventure. Launching from Sausalito, we paddle to Sam’s Anchor Café in Tiburon. After a delicious dinner, we paddle home while enjoying unforgettable views of Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline. Join us on a scheduled date or arrange a private trip for a group of eight or more. Proceeds support our scholarship fund and enable people with special needs to also have thrilling adventures.
Baja Kayak Expedition (March 16 - 23, 2013)
Beautiful beaches, warm water, abundant wildlife, and Baja culture and cuisine will leave you exhilarated and inspired. Join us for a glorious week of paddling through the clear turquoise waters along the spectacular shoreline of Espiritu Santo Island. People of all abilities are welcome! Call Riely for more information: 415-474-7662 x13
Call or email for more information about our sea kayaking program and how we can tailor trips to meet your school’s needs and interests.
“The overnight sea kayak trip that was put together for our group turned out amazing. The young men are still laughing and telling stories about the adventure. Many of them are from lower income urban areas, and expressed that they never imagined getting to do something like sea kayaking. ETC allows us to broaden our clients’ horizons in a way that is fun and engaging.”
Jill Melaas, staff member, Thunder Road
