Napa River paddle: 2 options: EASY 7 miles or Strenuous 11 miles

Your 2024 Liability Waiver must be on file for you to be moved to "going" list. Meetup message Ken N for waiver information.

No inflatables, folding boats, or SUP’s. Minimum boat lengths based on which Launch location you choose.

Rental equipment available, details below.

LAUNCH LOCATION OPTIONS:
EASY 7 MILES: Napa Yacht Club, 100 Riverside Dr. Napa. Be on the water 10:00 am. Round trip is 7 miles. There is no water or bathroom at NYC, both are available at Trancas Park. Minimum boat length 10 feet.

From Napa Yacht Club. is an EASY BEGINNER paddle Rated L1, suitable for canoe and kayaks and all levels of experience. The tide will be flowing with us in both directions, expect light wind on the return. There are few places to stop along the route, so be prepared to be in your boats about 2 hours each way. Bring lunch, water and the usual safety equipment.

We will paddle upriver to Trancas Crossing Park stopping for lunch (tiny beach landing) then paddle back. Free parking and launch. Paddle will be combination of urban, marshland, wildlife, and birds’ sightings.

STRENUOUS OPTIONAL 11 mile trip, Rated L2 due to length: Launch at Kennedy Park: 3291 Streblow Dr. · Napa, On the water 9:30 am sharp! The last 3 miles of this trip are usually windy. Minimum boat length 12 feet.

Please consider your stamina and ability to complete this trip with wind. Water and Toilet facilities available at Kennedy Park and Trancas Park. Launching at 9:30 am sharp, we should arrive at the Napa Yacht Club at 10:00 am.

PLEASE READ THIS: The organizers of this trip are not experts, not professional paddlers and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment. Each paddler must have the training, experience and equipment required to complete this paddle safely, and must assume all personal risks. A Coast Guard approved life jacket or Personal Flotation Device must be worn by everyone while on the water.

Rain or bad weather may cancel this trip. Check your email Friday evening for updated information and changes.

Rentals: Contact Drew Dickson at Napa Paddle Sports 707.200.5511. He will meet you at the launch area, help you with the equipment and pick up the boat when you finish. Tell Drew you are with Canoe and Kayak Paddlers

This trip is sponsored by MARIN CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB