Kayak Drakes Estero with Naturalist David Wimpfheimer
Saturday, February 10 · 9:30am - 1:30pm PST
Join our partners at Blue Waters Kayaking and special guest, naturalist David Wimpfheimer, for a unique aquatic tour of one of our most abundant ecosystems, Drakes Estero. A designated marine wilderness, the estero is an essential wildlife rich habitat where you may view a variety of birds and marine life.
We will meet at the parking lot of the former Drakes Bay Oyster Farm. After organizing gear and reviewing basic kayaking instructions and safety procedures, we'll launch our kayaks and paddle out along Schooner Bay towards one of the other coves or fingers of Drakes Estero.
The waters and hillsides of Drakes Estero are rich in wildlife. As we glide over the eelgrass beds and kelp forest we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for harbor seals, bat rays, leopard sharks and a variety of land, water and shore birds.
-Class activities will be physically demanding
All guided tours are in tandem closed deck sea kayaks. Our double kayaks track well, are difficult to capsize, and are easy to maneuver. All the necessary gear such as life jackets, paddles, and spray skirts is provided.
We’ll go rain or shine.
David Wimpfheimer is a professional naturalist and biologist. For almost forty years David has pursed his passion, natural history of the America West. He enthusiastically shares his extensive knowledge about all aspects of the natural world with many groups including Smithsonian Institution, California Academy of Sciences, Road Scholar and Oceanic Society.
For any questions, please email us at fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.