Rosie The Riveter National Historic Park Kayak Tour

Trip Description: Paddle through history on an exclusive kayak tour of Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. Representing six million American women who worked in munitions factories during WWII, Rosie The Riveter is now a cultural icon. Located in Richmond California, these historic Shipyards constitute the largest WWII shipyard operation in the U.S. Our knowledable guides will lead you on a tour of this National Historic Park from a unique perpective. Among the many highlights of this trip is a chance to paddle alongside the SS Red Oak Victory Ship. Awarded to the Richmond Museum of History by Congress in 1966, the Red Oak was stationed in Pearl Harbor from 1945 until the end of the war serving as an ammunition ship for other ships in the area.

What to Bring:

• Wear synthetic, wool, or silk clothing (swimsuit, shirt, shorts, jacket, & warm cap) rather than cotton.
• Water
• Food (sandwich, fruit, energy bars)
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Eyeglasses / Sunglasses keeper straps
• Booties, water shoes, or sport sandals
• Towel
• A change of clothes
• Consider bringing a tip for your instructor / guide for exceptional service

Level: Recommended for beginners and intermediates

Time: Call for times!

• Outback Adventures Provides:
• Kayaks
• Paddles
• PFD’s
• Spray skirts
• Paddling Jackets
• Wetsuits (if necessary)
• 1st Aid and safety equipment
• Experienced, friendly guides

Directions to Point Richmond 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. Follow Sir Francis Drake until you reach Interstate 580. Travel East on 580 Crossing the Richmond Bridge, and then exit Canal St. Drive South on Canal until you reach Cutting St. Take a right on Cutting. A short distance will bring you to Garrard St. Take a left and go through the tunnel. Park along the road just after the tunnel, and meet on the beach to your right.

Directions to Point Richmond from the North (Santa Rosa)
Take Highway 101 South until you reach interstate 580. Travel East on 580 Crossing the Richmond Bridge, and then exit Canal St. Drive South on Canal until you reach Cutting St. Take a right on Cutting. A short distance will bring you to Garrard St. Take a left and go through the tunnel. Park along the road just after the tunnel, and meet on the beach to your right.

Directions to Point Richmond from the East Bay (Oakland area)
Take Interstate 580 West towards San Rafael. Before reaching the Richmond Bridge, exit Canal, and take a left. Drive South on Canal until you reach Cutting St. Take a right on Cutting. A short distance will bring you to Garrard St. Take a left and go through the tunnel. Park along the road just after the tunnel, and meet on the beach to your right.