The club has a fleet of plastic sit-on-top kayaks and a half-dozen SUPs for member use.
Kayaks and SUPs are most commonly used to help support our swimmers, but may also be taken out recreationally too.
Club members may use kayaks and paddleboards within Aquatic Park cove after an orientation that covers basic technique, procedures on how to launch and take care of the craft, and basic safety. Practicing in the cove will help you improve your technique and become prepared to handle the rougher, more unpredictable waters of San Francisco Bay, after completing a self-rescue test and taking a quiz on Bay Safety.
To become certified to paddle out of Aquatic Park cove, members will need to:
Once certified, members may paddle into the Bay, ideally in a group. Members may borrow kayaks and paddleboards for adventures further afield at the discretion of the Boat Captain.