Bridge and Island Program: Treasure Island Trip
Coach Mike led the 2nd B & I trip around Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands and under the Bay Bridge on Saturday, March 16. Friday brought gale force winds to the Bay Area, but Saturday had the good sense to respect the Ohana schedule and cleared the skies for a perfect day of paddling and gorgeous views.
The Bay Area Bridge and Island Program (B & I) is the brainchild of Coach Mike, and was inspired by his own trip under and around every bridge and island in the entire Bay Area (https://www.mikespaddle.com/blogs/paddling-bridges-and-islands-of-san-francisco-bay/bridges-and-islands). So far, the Coast Guard and Treasure Island trips have been blessed with ideal paddling conditions and, of course, excellent paddling company. Keep an eye out for future trips! The next trip is on Saturday, April 13 - Brooks Island -- please note this date is two weeks earlier than originally planned. As always, subject to weather condition.
Pigeon, Get Off My Board!
Coach Jo K. is leading the first official Ohana Social Paddle of the year! She welcomes you all to dust off the cobwebs (also spelled "pigeon") from your board and your paddle form and get out on the water for a chill paddle to welcome the 2024 Spring Paddle season. Sunday, April 14 at Sea Trek Alameda, 9:30am - 11:30am (meet at 9:00am). Coach Jo may or may not have a new board by that time, depending on the impending birthing plans of above-pictured pigeon. Come on out to find what has been making a new home on your board!!
Sea Trek Alameda is Opening! Saturday, April 6
Sea Trek is ready to welcome visitors as of Saturday, April 6, and will be open seven days a week for ample paddling and kayaking opportunities. Be sure to mention you are an Ohana member for discounts on rentals!
Ohana members who were also SUP instructors gathered to meet with the Sea Trek crew on Saturday, March 30 for an orientation to the new kids on the dock. Everyone enjoyed getting to meet their cross-bay counterparts and all look forward to the chance to merge and expand the great sense of community that Ohana/Mike's Paddle and Sea Trek already enjoy.
After the orientation, a group set out on kayaks and paddle boards for a quick trip around Ballena Island. KeKe and Tanya doubled up! Check out the snazzy new dock!
Other Ohana Events
- Third Bridge and Island Paddle: Brooks Island
As mentioned above, B & I #3 is Saturday, April 13. Be ready to hit the water at 10am. This paddle will circumnavigate Brooks Island. See TeamSnap.to sign up and for details; see WhatsApp for any last-minute announcements or questions.
- The Return of Tuesday Fitness and Race League!
The Ohana FRL offers a series of fun training paddles to work on skills and fitness. To elevate all members that attend, we try to stick together as a large group, but sometimes split off into different groups for different skills, paces or to have sessions with a visiting coach. All levels are welcome, but highly recommend taking the Level Up Clinics if you are a newer paddler.
- The First Sunday Fitness and Race League, April 28, 9:30am-11:30am
Once you brushed off your boards for the Social Paddle, come on out to learn some more skills from the always awesome Coach David Wells. Refine your skills over the season be ready for Crissy Field in the fall!
Tuesday Evenings from 5:30pm to 7:00pm (arrival time: 5:00pm) - Mike’s Dock. Please sign up on TeamSnap. First 2024 meeting is April 23.
Sunday Mornings - See upcoming events below or Ohana Paddle Club calendar events for dates and locations. First 2024 meeting is April 28. Please sign up on TeamSnap.
Calendar of Upcoming Events!
Bridge & Island Program
Circumnavigate Brooks Island
Saturday, April 13, 10am
Coach Mike
Meet at Ahn's Restaurant (in the park next to the restaurant)
1950 Esplanade Dr., Richmond, 94804
Please sign up on TeamSnap
2024's First Ohana Social Paddle
Sunday, April 14, 9:30am - 11:30am (Arrive 9:00am)
Coach Jo K.
Mike's Paddle/Sea Trek Alameda
1120 Ballena Blvd, #200, Alameda 94501
Please sign up on TeamSnap.
2024's First Tuesday Fitness and Race League
Tuesday, April 23, 5:30pm (Arrive at 5pm)
Coach: Special Guest!
Mike's Paddle/Sea Trek Alameda
1120 Ballena Blvd, #200, Alameda 94501
Please sign up on TeamSnap.
2024's First Sunday Fitness and Race League
Sunday, April 28, 9:30am-11:30am
Coach David Wells
Mike's Paddle/Sea Trek Alameda
1120 Ballena Blvd., #200, Alameda, 94501
Please sign up on TeamSnap