Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) is a non-profit 501(c)(7) sports club 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, education, exploration, learning, and great food and drink! We're committed to safety both on and off the water, and our club holds insurance through Paddlesports Risk Management. We offer an inexpensive annual Skills Clinic to members, as well as numerous free clinics on skills, rescue, and safety throughout the year. 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, either online or in person. They are free and open to the public; in-person meetings include food (suggested donation $15). 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 Seekers. Interested in what type of speakers we’ve had in the past? See a representative 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 or testing positive for any respiratory or other easily communicable illness.
Next BASK General Meeting: Wednesday, June 24 (Virtual)
Time
7-9 pm
Location
Virtual by Zoom (invitation will be posted on the BASK calendar at least a half hour before the meeting start time). Be sure to sign in with your full name; the guardians of Zoom will block those not identified as BASK members. As usual, don't forward or share the Zoom link. Note: This meeting will be recorded.
About
Our speaker seekers Kristine and Tom have done it again: The June General Meeting will feature a presentation on "Chasing the Wave: Skookumchuck Magic."
Tucked away on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, Skookumchuck Narrows is one of the world's premier tidal rapids. Join Jenny Zhang, Warren Williamson, and Morris Ho as they share the raw reality of the Skook surfing experience. They will take you from the quiet forest hike to the edge of the roaring rapids, sharing the thrill of dropping into the wave, the chaos of big boils and whirlpools, and their scariest swimming stories. Finally, you'll get a practical roadmap to plan your own trip from the Bay Area. Learn everything you need to know about transportation, lodging, boat selection, and how to read the current table to plan a perfect Skook trip. Come get inspired before heading north!
Jenny and Morris are always on the move for a kayak experience. Sadly for us Bay Area locals, they moved out of the Bay Area but are still actively engaged. Warren is an experienced rough water sea kayaker and kayak designer from Anacortes WA. This must be worth your time! Look to join in what is likely to be a wild ride!
In addition, we’ll have paddle and event updates. Of course, we’ll spin the wheel on the multiple paddles during the last month for Paddler Planner of the Month (May and June).
Be sure to look for all the details and latest updates on Currents and the BASK Calendar. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom! (Log in to BASK website before clicking these links.)
Questions? Contact BASK President Larry Moss at lmossca@comcast.net.
