Friday Morning - Milpitas - Alviso Slough Leisure Paddle

* We'll meet at the parking lot next to the boat ramp at 9:30 AM
* On the Water at 10 AM. (If you need more than 30 min for boat setup and gear up, please arrive early).
* We'll introduce ourselves, going over basic safety checks and paddle out towards the bay, at a very leisurely pace, like 2 mph, for about 1 mile, before turning back, looking for seals, birds, etc. (We are not going to reach the bay, which is 4 miles away)
On the way back, If time allows, we may go past the launch dock and go towards San Jose side too.
* 12:00 PM Return to dock. Total distance around 3 miles.
* Optional lunch afterwards, somewhere in McCathy Ranch or Milpitas Square.

Important: Please be on time. We are not going to wait. There'll be a king tide on the paddling day. (Nov 15 - 17, to be exact). High tide around 11:30 AM, and it will gradually gathering strength to rush back to the bay in the afternoon.

Parking: Free parking
Restroom: Onsite (next to the entrance to the park. a long walk from the boat ramp)
Water available to rinse off the boat, if you bring a hose.

What to bring:

• Your boat (Kayak/SUP, inflatable OK)
• Must wear a properly fitted PFD at all times.
• A whistle to call for help in distress. (Some PFD models have whistles attached). You may buy a storm whistle from Amazon for about $7.

Please update your attendance by 9 PM before event date.

[Disclaimer]
The organizers of this trip are not experts, not professional paddlers and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment.
There is an inherent risk of personal injury while paddling. The organizer assumes no responsibility for your safety while you are with the group. This is an informal event for like-minded people to get together and share a passion for paddling. Everyone acts as a safety paddler and will respond to help a fellow paddler in distress to the level they are able. You are responsible for your own safety and by voluntarily participating in this event, you fully agree with these statements and release any and all organizers from any claims or legal liability.