It's kayaking, with OTTERS! Come kayak with us as we cruise by adorable otters, harbor seals, sea birds, and more rich sea life. This is a calm slough, rich in marine biodiversity and and an absolutely stunning day on the water. All kayak experience levels are welcome. This is definitely one you don't want to miss!
Basic Details:
Kayaking with Sea Otters
One of our most popular events... and this one is going to be amazing!!
We are in for a treat with this kayaking trip! We are headed to a California otter sancuary in a coastal town called Moss Landing. We will have the cutest otters to swoon over while kayaking, not to mention seals, the occasional pod of dolphins, and a plethora of sea birds! After paddling for a few hours, we'll head over for lunch at yummy beach-side eatery with an amazing view of the ocean. We wish that we could put into words how amazing this trip is and how adorable the otters are... but we can't. It's impossible to know how awesome this experience is until you experience it first hand. This is a MILD/EASY paddle and NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED.
What to expect:
We'll start our otter-tastic adventure with a quick orientation and water safety talk, as well as a brief history of the surrounding ecosystems. This includes why these cute little creatures are protected, why we need to stay 50 yards away, and why visiting the area helps fund the marine mammal protection area.
A professional will explain and demonstrate basic paddling techniques and security measures - there is no need to be nervous. No previous kayaking experience is necessary. After that, we'll set off to paddle into the placid waters of this slough. Our group will paddle in tandem kayaks, so nobody has to paddle alone - plus we should be going with the current, so paddling will be a bit easier one way.
After our day on the water, we'll go for a post-kayak, seafood lunch at one of the best places in Moss Landing where we can enjoy the freshest oysters, crab, and fish around! We'll be enjoying our lunch beach side, and may even see some whales breaching in the distance!
Because there are no roads or power boats allowed, this nature ocean slough teems with tons of wildlife. Moss Landing Wildlife Area is 728 acres of wildlife preserve that holds California's largest unaltered salt marsh. January and February are the best months to see female otters floating in the remains of the kelp beds with babies on their stomachs, so this is bound to be an extra special trip! Not to mention, the baby otters from last season are becoming adolescent otters this season. You can also expect to see migrating birds, harbor seals, and sea lions.
Check out this video from an earlier UD otter kayak trip...
*note: we do not approach otters as this disturbs them... this guy had other ideas though DO NOT APPROACH OR DISTURB RESTING OR FEEDING MARINE MAMMALS AND NESTING SEABIRDS
so closely that they must leave the area or change their behavior (such as waking up, alarmed or stressed behavior, diving or swimming away). Continual disruption can lead to stress which can cause illness/starvation/separation.
Event Includes:
Kayak and gear (including wet skirts)
Experienced host
Orientation session
Pre-paddle snacks
Great time with UD family during the paddling and at the restaurant after
*Please note that lunch is NOT included. So please bring $$ :)
Attire: Wear warm layers and clothing that you don't mind getting a little wet. NO COTTON (when cotton gets wet, it stays wet and cold much longer). Also remember to bring a change of clothes (including shoes) for lunch.
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See you on the water--otters!
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