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 +==== Lake Havasu (on California/​Arizona border) ====
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 +  * See [[:​arizona|Arizona]]
 +  * …
  
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-==== Lake Tahoe (straddles ​California/​Nevada border) ====+==== Lake Tahoe (on California/​Nevada border) ====
  
   * **Kaspian Run**  - **Kaspian Point to Waterman'​s Landing** ​ 9 miles See [[:​nevada|Nevada]]   * **Kaspian Run**  - **Kaspian Point to Waterman'​s Landing** ​ 9 miles See [[:​nevada|Nevada]]
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   * **Long Beach**   * **Long Beach**
       * **Downwind**       * **Downwind**
-        * [[:​cabrillo_run|]] ~12 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​rnSgoKB_GIA|video]]+        * [[:​cabrillo_run|]] ~12 miles (Cabrillo Beach to Mother’s Beach or Seal Beach) ​[[https://​youtu.be/​rnSgoKB_GIA|video]] 
 +        * **Cabrillo Beach to Newport Aquatic Center** ​ approx. 22 miles
       * **Flatwater**       * **Flatwater**
         * **Alamitos Bay ** [[https://​youtu.be/​1bD4zDu3gus|video]]         * **Alamitos Bay ** [[https://​youtu.be/​1bD4zDu3gus|video]]
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 **Downwind** **Downwind**
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   * **Aqua Adventures - La Jolla Shores** ​ 10 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​qI0O5utwKZk|video]]   * **Aqua Adventures - La Jolla Shores** ​ 10 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​qI0O5utwKZk|video]]
   * **Carlsbad - Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Mouth **ocean swell gets filtered into the channel at the lagoon mouth - great for surfing laps [[https://​youtu.be/​BnxZt3bqWNo|video]]   * **Carlsbad - Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Mouth **ocean swell gets filtered into the channel at the lagoon mouth - great for surfing laps [[https://​youtu.be/​BnxZt3bqWNo|video]]
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 **Surfing** **Surfing**
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   * **La Jolla Cliffs** [[https://​youtu.be/​p3DwlhLaA_Q|video]]   * **La Jolla Cliffs** [[https://​youtu.be/​p3DwlhLaA_Q|video]]
   * **Mission Bay** [[https://​youtu.be/​4RV_lBjGsTM|video]]   * **Mission Bay** [[https://​youtu.be/​4RV_lBjGsTM|video]]
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       * **Ft Baker/​Golden Gate Bridge**       * **Ft Baker/​Golden Gate Bridge**
         * **Ft. Baker - Berkeley Marina **approx 10 - 11 miles - paddle over to Golden Gate bridge to line up for west across bay [[https://​vimeo.com/​27471934|2011 Race Video]], [[https://​youtu.be/​9D1hZaTpVPM|another video (more donuts and vans than downwinding)]],​ [[https://​youtu.be/​XoB5D-wVM7Y|video]]         * **Ft. Baker - Berkeley Marina **approx 10 - 11 miles - paddle over to Golden Gate bridge to line up for west across bay [[https://​vimeo.com/​27471934|2011 Race Video]], [[https://​youtu.be/​9D1hZaTpVPM|another video (more donuts and vans than downwinding)]],​ [[https://​youtu.be/​XoB5D-wVM7Y|video]]
-        * **Golden Gate - Port Isabel** ​ 10 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​Vnht6DhWv38|video]]+        * **Golden Gate - Port Isabel** ​ 10 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​Vnht6DhWv38|video]], [[https://​youtu.be/​vjV1qB3lx18|video]]
       * **Grand Avenue South San Francisco**       * **Grand Avenue South San Francisco**
         * **Grand - 3rd Avenue,​Foster City **8 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​2Zil9Akf7Ac|video]],​ [[https://​youtu.be/​IJ3Ruwq0Q6U|OC downwind]]         * **Grand - 3rd Avenue,​Foster City **8 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​2Zil9Akf7Ac|video]],​ [[https://​youtu.be/​IJ3Ruwq0Q6U|OC downwind]]
         * **Grand - Redwood City** ​ approx 15 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​rhbnjXVxV1c|OC video]], [[https://​youtu.be/​uAvLxMwRvUs|Surfski video]]         * **Grand - Redwood City** ​ approx 15 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​rhbnjXVxV1c|OC video]], [[https://​youtu.be/​uAvLxMwRvUs|Surfski video]]
       * **Half Moon Bay **  [[https://​www.youtube.com/​watch?​v=Z0YUxgYk9Zc|video]]       * **Half Moon Bay **  [[https://​www.youtube.com/​watch?​v=Z0YUxgYk9Zc|video]]
-        * **Pillar Point ** [[https://​youtu.be/​heQ9Dc05lfU|video]]+        * **Pillar Point **  [[https://​youtu.be/​heQ9Dc05lfU|video]] 
 +          * **Mavericks **Kenny Howell " There is a long boat/long board wave inside the Boneyard, rideable for a solid 2 minutes if you do it right. Tide needs to be favorable as does the swell direction, of course."​ - Make sure you have the skill and full local knowledge/​help before you venture here
       * **Muir Beach - Pt. Bonita - Sausalito **- approx. 10 miles. Lots of bend in this route. What works for the most assistance from the wind/waves? WSW? SW?       * **Muir Beach - Pt. Bonita - Sausalito **- approx. 10 miles. Lots of bend in this route. What works for the most assistance from the wind/waves? WSW? SW?
       * **Oyster Point **       * **Oyster Point **
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   * **Santa Barbara Harbor - Carpinteria **9-10 miles It can be a challenging paddle with confused winds/seas and strong counter currents near Carpinteria reef.   * **Santa Barbara Harbor - Carpinteria **9-10 miles It can be a challenging paddle with confused winds/seas and strong counter currents near Carpinteria reef.
   * **Santa Barbara Harbor**   * **Santa Barbara Harbor**
-      * **Santa Barbara Harbor Boat Ramp "Coat Hanger"​** ​ 10 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​h9ZbdxNRJEg|video]][[https://​downwindable.com/​santa-barbara-coat-hanger|Downwindable.com]]+      * **Santa Barbara Harbor Boat Ramp "Coat Hanger"​** ​ 10 miles [[https://​youtu.be/​h9ZbdxNRJEg|video]][[https://​downwindable.com/​santa-barbara-coat-hanger|Downwindable]][[https://​downwindable.com/​santa-barbara-coat-hanger|.com]]
       * **Santa Barbara Harbor Out and Back** [[https://​youtu.be/​Nnj2d5C__cs|video]]       * **Santa Barbara Harbor Out and Back** [[https://​youtu.be/​Nnj2d5C__cs|video]]
 +  * **Santa Barbara - Ventura **30 miles [[https://​www.facebook.com/​1092832203/​videos/​10223321073590418/​|facebook video]]
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-==== Coastal Webcams ​====+==== Anywhere in California ​====
  
-  ​* [[https://​www.coastal.ca.gov/​publiced/​fun/​webcams.html|Coastal Commission Webcam List]] +<WRAP indent>​ 
-  * [[https://​thesurfersview.com/​live-cams/​california/​|The Surfers View Webcams]] + 
-  * [[https://​www.mybeachcams.com/​california/​|My Beach Cams]] +  * **Wind/​Tide/​Surf/​Swell/​Weather** 
-  * [[https://​www.livebeaches.com/​state/​california/​|LiveBeaches]]+      * [[https://​www.calipaddler.com/​blogs/​paddle-articles/​paddle-conditions-apps-websites-wind-current-tide-storm|Cali Paddler List of Links]] 
 +  * **Coastal Webcams** 
 +      ​* [[https://​www.coastal.ca.gov/​publiced/​fun/​webcams.html|Coastal Commission Webcam List]] 
 +      * [[https://​thesurfersview.com/​live-cams/​california/​|The Surfers View Webcams]] 
 +      * [[https://​www.mybeachcams.com/​california/​|My Beach Cams]] 
 +      * [[https://​www.livebeaches.com/​state/​california/​|LiveBeaches]] 
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 ==== San Francisco Bay ==== ==== San Francisco Bay ====
  
 +  * [[:​races:​california_race_reports#​us_surfski_nationals_sf_bay|Old USA Downwind Champs Race Reports]] (some run in very challenging conditions)
   * [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers_Bay_Model|US Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model]] - visit if you want to see a physical model of how the currents work in SF Bay   * [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers_Bay_Model|US Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model]] - visit if you want to see a physical model of how the currents work in SF Bay
       * [[https://​www.spn.usace.army.mil/​Missions/​Recreation/​Bay-Model-Visitor-Center/​|Visitors Center]]       * [[https://​www.spn.usace.army.mil/​Missions/​Recreation/​Bay-Model-Visitor-Center/​|Visitors Center]]
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 [[:​rental|General Rental Advice]] [[:​rental|General Rental Advice]]
  
-  * [[https://​www.calipaddler.com/​pages/​paddler-groups-teams-directory|CaliPaddler Team Directory]]+  ​* **California Teams & Clubs** 
 +      ​* [[https://​www.calipaddler.com/​pages/​paddler-groups-teams-directory|CaliPaddler Team Directory]] 
 +      * [[https://​www.facebook.com/​groups/​1783308801982437/​|NorCal Paddlers]] (facebook)
   * **Los Angeles**   * **Los Angeles**
       * **Costa Mesa/​Newport Beach**       * **Costa Mesa/​Newport Beach**
-        * **Ocean Paddlesports ** [[info@oceanpaddlesports.com|info@oceanpaddlesports.com]][[http://​www.oceanpaddlesports.com|Ocean Paddlesports]] ​Surfski - Lessons, Rentals+        * **Ocean Paddlesports ** 21177 Rural Lane Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Fenn, Carbonology Surfskis, Accessories,​ **Lessons, Rentals** 
 +          * [[http://​www.oceanpaddlesports.com|Ocean Paddlesports]] 
 +          * [[info@oceanpaddlesports.com|info@oceanpaddlesports.com]]
         * [[http://​www.newportoutriggercanoe.club/​|Newport Beach Outrigger Club]]         * [[http://​www.newportoutriggercanoe.club/​|Newport Beach Outrigger Club]]
         * [[https://​newportaquaticcenter.com/​|Newport Beach Aquatic Center]] training, rental         * [[https://​newportaquaticcenter.com/​|Newport Beach Aquatic Center]] training, rental
 +  * **Pismo Beach**
 +      * [[https://​www.californiasurfskis.com/​|California Surfskis]]Lessons,​ Demos
   * **San Diego**   * **San Diego**
       * [[https://​www.sandiegooutrigger.net/​|San Diego Outrigger Club]]       * [[https://​www.sandiegooutrigger.net/​|San Diego Outrigger Club]]
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       * [[https://​berkeleyrowingclub.org|Berkeley Rowing Club]] Surfskis, OCs, K1s, Marathon Canoes       * [[https://​berkeleyrowingclub.org|Berkeley Rowing Club]] Surfskis, OCs, K1s, Marathon Canoes
       * [[https://​citykayak.com/​rentals|City Kayak]] plastic and fiber surfskis, requires evidence of competence       * [[https://​citykayak.com/​rentals|City Kayak]] plastic and fiber surfskis, requires evidence of competence
-      * [[https://​dolphinclub.org/​|Dolphin Club]] Aquatic Cove has surfskis and lessons for members+      * [[https://​dolphinclub.org/​|Dolphin Club ]] Aquatic Cove has surfskis and lessons for members
       * **Half Moon Bay**       * **Half Moon Bay**
         * **Epic Test Center** ​ Kenny Howell - Call to Schedule 230 Princeton Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019         * **Epic Test Center** ​ Kenny Howell - Call to Schedule 230 Princeton Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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           * [[https://​www.deepcovekayak.com/​meet-our-paddlers/​meet-sponsors-kenny-howell-epic-kayaks/​|Bob Putnam interview with Kenny]]           * [[https://​www.deepcovekayak.com/​meet-our-paddlers/​meet-sponsors-kenny-howell-epic-kayaks/​|Bob Putnam interview with Kenny]]
       * **Redwood City**       * **Redwood City**
-        * [[https://​www.gobair.org/​learn-to-surfski|Bair Island Aquatic Center]] lessons+        * [[https://​www.gobair.org/​Paddling-Home|Bair Island Aquatic Center]] lessons
       * **San Rafael**       * **San Rafael**
         * **101 Surf Sports ** [[https://​www.101surfsports.com/​|website]]115 Third St, San Rafael, Ca         * **101 Surf Sports ** [[https://​www.101surfsports.com/​|website]]115 Third St, San Rafael, Ca
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 ===== Surfski/OC Dealers ===== ===== Surfski/OC Dealers =====
  
-  * **Ocean Paddlesports ​** [[info@oceanpaddlesports.com|info@oceanpaddlesports.com]][[http://​www.oceanpaddlesports.com|Ocean Paddlesports ​]]2177 ​Rural Lane \\  ​Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Fenn, Carbonology Surfskis, Accessories,​ **Lessons, Rentals**+  * [[https://​www.californiasurfskis.com/​|California Surfskis]] Pismo Beach, California, Nordic Kayak (NK), Nalu Outrigger Canoes 
 +  ​* **Epic Test Center**  Kenny Howell - Call to Schedule 230 Princeton Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, +17276661419 ​[[kenny.howell@epickayaks.com|kenny.howell@epickayaks.com]] 
 +  * **Ocean Paddlesports ​**  21177 Rural Lane Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Fenn, Carbonology Surfskis, Accessories,​ **Lessons, Rentals** 
 +      * [[http://​www.oceanpaddlesports.com|Ocean Paddlesports]] 
 +      * [[info@oceanpaddlesports.com|info@oceanpaddlesports.com]]
   * **On The Water 360** [[https://​www.onthewater360.com/​|OTW360]] 1 Harbor Dr #300, Sausalito, CA 94965 Fenn, Carbonology Surfskis, Accessories   * **On The Water 360** [[https://​www.onthewater360.com/​|OTW360]] 1 Harbor Dr #300, Sausalito, CA 94965 Fenn, Carbonology Surfskis, Accessories
 +  * **Ozone **Kai Wa'a OCs, Surfskis
 +      * **SoCal **Lindsey Richman, socal@outriggerzone.com,​ (310) 490-5068, 7532 Rindge Ave, Playa del Rey, CA 90293
 +      * **NorCal **lee.michael22@gmail.com (415) 810-3438 San Bruno, CA 94066 California
   * ….   * ….
  
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       * [[https://​sites.google.com/​site/​dave2kayak/​kayak-book/​kayak-book-online/​index/​regional-index/​southern-california|Southern California Launch Sites]]       * [[https://​sites.google.com/​site/​dave2kayak/​kayak-book/​kayak-book-online/​index/​regional-index/​southern-california|Southern California Launch Sites]]
   * [[https://​www.facebook.com/​profile.php?​id=100068596302907|San Diego Paddling Community Facebook]]   * [[https://​www.facebook.com/​profile.php?​id=100068596302907|San Diego Paddling Community Facebook]]
-  * [[https://​www.calipaddler.com/​|CaliPaddler]]+  * [[https://​www.calipaddler.com/​|CaliPaddler]] ​check out "CP Explorations"​ in the menus to see descriptions of paddle trips along the coast
  
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