Sea Kayak Baja Mexico
Expeditions, Instruction, Custom

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Ivette Granados. 6131138262
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Mark Whitaker 360-849-4016

National Marine Park of Loreto
Sea of Cortez, a World Heritage Site

Travel with a competent, self-sufficient band of paddlers to see the highlights of the Loreto Park.

Coronados Island, Carmen Island, Danzante Island, Monserrate Island and the remote Santa Catalina Island.
Designed for paddlers with reliable boat-handling skills in dynamic conditions, good fitness, and expedition experience, Expedition Challenge may incorporate significant open water crossings (up to 14 NM), paddling days of up to 25 miles, the potential of paddling in 25kt winds and 4-6' seas, and layover days for custom coaching and exploring. Builds competence in open water conditions through development of paddling technique, seamanship, and groupmanship. Paddling days average 15nm.

Expedition Challenge in the Loreto National Marine Park
November 2-7, 2010 6 days. Leaders Phil Hadley, Ginni Callahan, Jen Kleck.

The 6-day Expedition Challengein the Loreto National Marine Parkmay be taken as a trip, or as training, or as a dynamic water and leadership assessment through the BCU. For more info on the training and assessment options, please refer to Loreto Kayak Symposium website for 4* Sea Kayak Leader course.

Sample Itinerary: (subject to change due to weather)

November 1 Travel to Loreto, meet for evening briefing.

Day 1, November 2 Taxi ride to launch near Puerto Escondido. Group gear division and boat packing. Launch. Paddle 7-10 miles to southeastern Carmen Island, stopping for lunch along the way on the white beaches of a marine fossil bed. Set up camp. Bask in the starlight.

Day 2, November 3 Paddle about 15 miles to Punta Perico, one of the most remote points on Carmen Island. Swell and current meet the underwater reef and can make some interesting conditions to play with. Wildlife sightings may include blue-footed boobies, dolphins, sea lions, and huge fish, if snorkeling.

Day 3, November 4 Day trip from camp along the colorful and rugged east coast of Carmen Island. Skill development and play.

Day 4, November 5 Descend Carmen Island and cross to Danzante Island for a journey of 18 nautical miles or more, depending on the route. Danzante also has spectacular snorkeling, and sweet views of sunrise over the sea. In the darkness of the night, let the vastness of the starry sky inspire your imagination.

Day 5, November 6 Circumnavigate Danzante Island in 8 miles, stopping for a hike if desired, and some snorkeling opportunities. There could also be a sunrise paddle to a nearby sea stack for the early risers.

Day 6, November 7 Enjoy a short paddle to the take-out and meet that evening in town for dinner together.

November 8. Fly out, or choose to stay and relax a while!