Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) is a group of several hundred sea kayakers who live throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our interests include flat-water paddling, kayak-surfing, expeditions, and playing amongst the rocks, in conditions that range from mild to wild. Our club exists to bring paddlers together for companionship, safety, exploration, learning, and great food and drink! We welcome as members all individuals interested in kayaking. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive paddling club and to sharing our enthusiasm, skills, and knowledge to increase equity and access to our sport.
BASK trips range from local to international, and are all member-initiated with shared responsibilities for safety. BASK does not supply boats or equipment, although some members are willing to share their equipment. You have to be a member or a guest of a member to participate in on-the-water BASK events and a signed activity waiver is required. Follow the links to learn more about the benefits of membership and to join BASK.
We invite you to attend one of our monthly meetings, currently online due to the pandemic! They are free and open to the public. The format of each meeting may vary a bit month to month, but they tend to include members sharing stories, featured speakers, club news, and information about upcoming events. It’s a great way to meet club members and learn about paddling opportunities. For more information see the Events page!
Would you like to speak at a BASK meeting or have an idea for a speaker? Contact the Speaker Seeker. Interested in what type of speakers we’ve had in the past? See the list of previous general meeting topics.
BASK Health Guidelines
For the safety of participants at all BASK paddles and other in-person activities, please stay home and join us another time if:
- You're experiencing symptoms of any communicable respiratory illness
- You're testing positive for COVID-19, even if you're feeling well
- In the past week, you've been exposed to someone with COVID-19 via shared air
If you develop COVID-19 symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 within a week of attending an in-person BASK activity, please let the event initiator know. This will allow the initiator to inform other participants, who can then choose to self-test or take other precautions such as obtaining pharmaceutical COVID-19 treatments if they develop symptoms.
Next BASK General Meeting: Wednesday, August 30 (Virtual)
BASK General Meeting on Zoom, Wednesday, August 30, 7-9 pm
Join us for a virtual meeting to hear the latest club news, and enjoy our adventurous featured speaker's talk on sea kayaking in East Greenland.
Location:
Zoom meeting (invitation will be posted on the BASK Calendar that day). Note: The entire meeting will be recorded.Agenda Highlights:
- Welcome new members
- Upcoming Events
- Other club business
- Feature Presentation by BASKer Charles Foster: “Sea Kayaking in East Greenland”
Featured Presentation:
Our featured speaker is intrepid BASKer Charles Foster, who will be presenting a slideshow on the who/what/when/where/why/how of sea kayaking in East Greenland. He's been paddling for over 50 years, in watercraft ranging from rafts and aluminum canoes to whitewater, surf, and sea kayaks. He's been to Greenland twice, including a 6-week trip last summer. He'll share photos and insights as to what it's like to visit this magnificent area.
How to Attend:
**** ZOOM INFO WILL BE POSTED on the BASK calendar****
Zoom info will NOT be on Buzz.
Zoom info will NOT be on the BASK website except in the calendar.Please do not share Zoom information on social media.
You must confirm that you have access to the BASK calendar prior to the meeting. Please do not wait until the last minute to do this. We may not have the resources to assist you at the last minute.Please make your Zoom "Display Name" your real name, as it is listed in the BASK directory. Here is information on how to do that:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201363203-Customizing-your-profileGot ideas for meetings or locations? Contact Cris Lewis, BASK President (lewis.cristina@gmail.com)
