[conspire] July 28th CABAL's later start time, and an invitation
Rick Moen
rick at linuxmafia.com
Sun Jul 15 15:43:40 PDT 2012
I'm going to be late for the start of CABAL next time, Saturday, July
28th, because I'm going to be off for a fun day of sea-kayaking in
Drake's Estero, Point Reyes -- so I've changed the official start time
to 6 PM for that day (only).
Also, if anyone would like to join me on the REI (Recreational
Equipment, Inc.) Kayak Tour, Point Reyes, please speak up. I'd
be glad to drive one or two other participants up and back.
Kayak Tour - Point Reyes
Description: Join REI guides for a kayaking tour of magnificent Drake's
Estero, offered in partnership with Point Reyes National Seashore
Association's Field Seminars. This 7,800 acre estuarine wilderness
contains vast, thriving eelgrass beds, providing a home to a diverse
marine ecosystem including bat rays and leopard sharks, which we look
for as we paddle. This is also an amazing location for viewing shore and
water birds including herons, egrets, osprey, pelicans and more. After
an orientation and safety briefing, we will explore the estuary, and
depending on conditions, we'll paddle between 5 and 9 miles round trip.
Lunch is provided. Pre-requisite: No prior kayaking experience is
required, but students must be physically able to paddle up to 9 miles.
Skills you'll learn:
Gain confidence and experience while kayaking at this iconic
destination. Explore the eelgrass beds and look for leopard sharks and
bat rays!
Duration: 7 hours
http://www.rei.com/class/23630/session/50790
There are still three openings available for the event. Fees are $120
if you're an REI member, $20 more if you aren't. REI is an excellent
co-op business, which you should consider joining if you aren't already
a member.
REI provides everything including the kayaks.
Drake's Estero (estuary), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drakes_Estero, is
about two hours' drive north of Menlo Park, or maybe a little bit more,
depending on traffic through S.F. and lower Marin County, so I'll be
departing Menlo Park a bit _before 7 AM_ -- but welcome company if
anyone else is up for this.
Don't be intimidated by that 'paddle up to 9 miles' bit. REI's
memberships lean heavily towards the mere-mortal side.
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