Summer kayak season opens with events for experts and beginners

The annual Pillar Point Ocean Kayak Race, a 7-mile open ocean event, takes place on Saturday, June 2, 2007. The classic offshore course circles the buoy near Mavericks. The route follows deep water out, and returns across the reef at Pillar Point. The surf breaks on submerged rocks here, but expert paddles can safely negotiate a narrow channel, or catch a ride across the reef. Alternate routes allow racers to stay away from the surf and return via deep water. Don’t miss the favorite local event of elite Bay Area kayak racers. Open ocean kayak experience is required for all racers, and you must bring a compass in case of fog.

A Kayak Demo Day takes place the following day, Sunday June 3rd. Test-drive new models of fiberglass sea kayaks, touring kayaks, recreational kayaks, sit-on top kayaks, Hobie pedal-boats, or canoes.

Race Day: Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
Registration: ($25) 9:00 a.m.
Race Starts: 10:00 a.m.
Demo Day: Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
$10 Kayak Demos
Kids under 12 free! 
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.