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Rentals

Year Round Since 2005

Popular Wildlife Spot!

Call to Reserve

 

Start Times

9AM-2PM Thur - Mon

Hours and days can change to meet weather conditions.

See our weather forecast. 

Used Kayak Sale

 

Jenner Kayaks

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Guided Tours
Since 1999


Private: Or Discount Dates
Thur: April 4: 10AM-1PM


 
Gift Certificates : Call!
Recreation Blog
Ecology, Wildlife, Education
by Suki Waters
Greater Farallones
National Marine Sanctuary

 
Kelp Sea Forest

 
Living Classrooms
Educational
Enhancement


Since 2005 


Field Research
We Match
Your Curriculum
Beach
Sonoma Coast
State Park


Rental and Tour
Permits Required


Family Interpretive
Volunteers Since 1985

Safety Training

Russian River Estuary
Marine Protected Area: Ocean and River Nursery
Sharing the best ways to view since 1987
Protected Wildlife Habitat
River Otter, Harbor Seals and Pups, Many Birds

River Mouth Perched: Stay 300 ft back from  Deadly River Mouth Currents. Currents upstream of "estuary tidal influence" remain hazardous into May.

Returning to shore safely may not be possible.

"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding birds and wildlife by land and water.

Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited

 

Estuary Forecast: 03/26/27: Soft Opening

Free dry bag use and thin outerwear if needed.

Guided Tours or Rentals with Lessons.

Layer up with a day pack for trail and beach walks.

Rental Starts: Friendlier with incoming high tides.

Wed-Fri:  Wind and Rain followed by Cold: Closed

Sat-Sun: Overcast some sprinkles: Guided Tour may be possible. No Rentals per increased currents. 10AM-2PM.

Mon: Temps begin to increase. Call to reserve.

Popular weekends and  school breaks.

Reservations Required: No act of nature cancellation fees.

 

Winter: A mix: Nice in between rain or freeze events.

Ocean Moderates Coastal Temps. AMs start clearer and warmer than inland.  Tule fog starts inland.  Estuary currents need days to return to tidal calm after each heavy rain.

We re-open for temps above 55, during dry weather, and without noticeable currents in the main estuary.  

(See river levels below 9' at Guerneville)

 

Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach    

See our safety page for  apps to track local conditions.

We use 4 apps. No Forecast correctly covers all aspects. Forecasts can and do change. Therefore, nobody can be held responsible for full forecast accuracy.

Romance in Nature

Russian River
Chamber of Commerce

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Become Part of a Fun Community Education
and Outdoor Recreation Safety Team.
Competitive Pay, Client Surge Bonuses!
Extra Hours Available During Education Breaks.
We Reward Your Experience and Efforts!
Call Us! Paid Training / Paid Internships
College Credit / Veterans Encouraged

A Lifeguard Cert: Fastest way to work on the water
Professional Kayak Guide Cert: Fastest best pay

CPR, First Aid, Water Rescue and Lead Guides

Plus a part-time outfitting and communications position.

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Marine Protected Areas
Wildlife and Recreation
In the Most Biologically
Dense Sea Forest
on our Planet

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