Geenland Kayaking
Corte Madera Creek

Trip Details

Course Description: Are you interested in traditional paddling skills and learning why these techniques are still used today. Find out what makes Greenland paddling so versatile and get indroduced to a variety of rolling and bracing skills.

Greenland Skills Level 1
A fun introduction to traditional Greenland kayaking. You'll learn about traditional kayak construction and materials, and get a chance to inspect a skin on frame boat. We will use Greenland paddles (aka sticks) and explore what makes them so fun to use. Topics include: forward strokes, extended paddle use, and bracing.

What to Bring:

• Swimsuit / Shorts
• wetsuit or drysuit if you own your own
• Eyeglasses / Sunglasses keeper straps
• Booties, water shoes, or sport sandals
• Nose plugs (can be purchased from Outback)
• Dive mask or swim goggles (optional, but helpful)
• Consider bringing a tip for your instructor / guide for exceptional service

Level: Kayaking Skills and Safety is recommended

Time: 5:00pm - approximately 8:00pm

Outback Adventures Provides:

• Kayaks
• Paddles
• PFD’s
• Spray skirts
• Wetsuits (if necessary)
• 1st Aid and safety equipment
• Experienced, friendly guides

Directions to the Marin Store From the South (San Francisco)
Take Highway 101 North, and cross the Golden Gate Bridge. At the first sign for the Richmond Bridge (and Sir Francis Drake), exit 101 and bear right onto Sir Francis Drake. Make an immediate right turn into the first parking lot. Outback Adventures is the first store closest to the road.

Directions to the Marin Store from the North (Santa Rosa)
Take Highway 101 South. Pass Sir Francis Drake exit, and exit Lucky Dr. towards the west. Follow signs towards 101 north that will take you back under the freeway. Get back onto Highway 101 North. Immediately exit 101 following signs towards the Richmond Bridge, and bear right onto Sir Francis Drake. Make an immediate right turn into the first shopping center. Outback Adventures is the first store closest to the road.

Directions to the Marin Store from the East (Richmond area)
Take Interstate 580 West towards San Rafael, and take Highway 101 South towards San Francisco. Exit Lucky Dr. towards the west. Follow signs towards 101 north that will take you back under the freeway. Get back onto Highway 101 North. Immediately exit 101 following signs towards the Richmond Bridge, and bear right onto Sir Francis Drake. Make an immediate right turn into the first shopping center. Outback Adventures is the first store closest to the road.

*Please note that both Yahoo maps and Mapquest give incorrect driving directions from the East due to a median.