Expeditionary Trips
Baja – Three Islands Expeditionary Trip
National Marine Park of the Bay of LoretoBaja California Sur, Mexico
Dates: January 26 – February 3, 2008
Days: 8 days, 7 nights
Price: $1799
Trip Level: 3/4-
Includes: Sea Kayaking UK Boats (Formerly NDK), Cook Gear, 2 Nights Accommodations in Loreto, 3 & 4 Star Training, Guidance
Group Size: 5-9
Your Guides: Ginni Callahan, Ryan Rushton
Trip Description
Escape the cold this January and join us in Baja, Mexico as Geneva Kayak teams up with Sea Kayak Baja Mexico for this intermediate paddling trip in the rugged and beautiful National Marine Park of the Bay of Loreto. While others are shoveling snow, we’ll be paddling with whales, dolphin and sea lion as well as camping on pristine islands with white sand beaches, and snorkeling aqua blue waters.On July 19, 1996, the National Marine Park of Loreto Bay was established. Called "Bahia de Loreto Parque Nacional" in Spanish, the park encompasses 2,065 square kilometers of uninhabited island jewels such as Carmen and Danzante and the deep rich pristine Sea of Cortez just off shore of the little seaside town of Loreto. Blue, fin, humpback and other whales, dolphins, sea lions and all kinds of fishes and sea life thrive there.
The Three Islands Expeditionary Trip is rated Level 3/4 - and incorporates a significant open water crossing (8 mi), paddling days of up to 20 miles, and layover days for custom coaching. We’ll focus on building competence in open water conditions through development of paddling technique, seamanship, and groupmanship while visiting three spectacular islands - Coronados, Carmen, and Danzante. Designed for paddlers with reliable boat-handling skills, good fitness, and overnight experience, this 8-day, 7-night paddling adventure will be lead by Ginni Callahan (BCU Coach 4, ACA Open Water IT) and Ryan Rushton (BCU 5 Star Leader, ACA Advanced Open Water). Some of the skills we will cover include: engaging the core, refining boat control in conditions, navigation food and meal management paddling in 10-20kts wind (as available) situation management in conditions expedition decision-making contributing to group safety, and sharing in group leadership.
Included in the price of the trip is fiberglass SKUK (formerly NDK) boats and kayak gear (you may choose to bring your own) such as paddle, spray deck, and pump. It also includes 2 nights of lodging in Loreto, 1 on either side of the kayaking portion, and meals while paddling. Participants much arrange their own travel to the town of Loreto by the afternoon of January 26.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Sat, Jan 26)
We’ll be meeting participants at the airport in Loreto and transporting to our hotel accommodations. That evening, we’ll meet up with Ginni at the beachfront to fit-test boats and brief the trip, with the briefing finishing up at a restaurant for dinner.No meals are provided
Days 2-7 (Jan 27-Feb 1)
Paddle, learn, explore, and practice. Exact route depends on beaches available, weather, and group ambition. We do expect to paddle between 12 and 20 nautical miles per day. As the date for the trip draws closer and we are able to arrange beaches within our permit, we will update the site with a more exact itinerary. Beaches (which determine our route), will be chosen for their remoteness and exposure to the type of paddling we are looking forward to (Level 3/4-). We have arranged for a night of hotel accommodations upon return to Loreto on day 7.Food for all meals is provided while out paddling.
Day 8 (Sun, Feb 2)
Fly out, or choose to stay and relax!No meals are provided
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