OHANA HITS THE ROAD
Petaluma Paddle & Sauna Day
A baker's dozen of Ohana members hit the 101 north to paddle the Petaluma River on Saturday, January 31. They left form Lakeville Landing and paddled 6 miles to the TAPS Restaurant for lunch and then were joined by some kayakers (briefly - these folk were soon out of sight!) from the FloatHouse for the return trip.
The paddle north was tranquil and included answering the question "How low can you go?" usually confined to limbo dances when encountering a train bridge that barely cleared the water.
The trip back included some wind in the face that did no one any favors, and it turns out 6 miles into the wind feels much longer than 6 miles without it! The group was rewarded with a relaxing and much appreciated spa visit at Sundrop Sauna.
Note: This was not a paddle back in time; Dr. Babs only just discovered the date function on her camera needs updating!
Above: Louie and Latte
Alcatraz Could Not Escape . . .
. . .determined Ohana paddlers, who graced the SF Bay with their loving presence on Valentine's Day. The weather was cooperative despite the rainy week preceding the day. No sightings of coyotes, swimming or otherwise, were reported during a fun paddle for all.
Above: Ohana getting ready to come, see, and conquer . . .
Above: A picture of absolutely no one dilly dallying in the channel
Above: a picture of a little dilly dallying while downward dogging in the channel
Above: The Ohana Alcatraz Support Team
Upcoming:
Spring Back into Action with the season's first Race & Fitness League, Sunday, March 1, 9:00am-11:00am
The 2026 Weekend Race & Fitness League will kick off on Sunday, March 1 with Coach Jules Gismondi. Come on out and tune up your forward stroke. Coach Jules will be back again on Sunday, April 5 (9:00-11:00am; arrive at 8:30am) to impart more valuable paddle knowledge. As always, sign up on TeamSnap.
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Remember -- OPC SWAG
These shirts would look great while you race or eat, so be sure to secure one (or two) for your collection!
Tank tops and rash guards, with the classic Ohana logo as well as the newer one (Thanks, Ed) are on sale now!
Ohana Paddle Club – AGL School Spirit
OPC BUSINESS - Reminder
OPC is not all fun paddling near and far and Valkyrie games (what a season!). Business must be had! Please ensure that your ACA membership and waiver are up to date. This is important for our club insurance. Additionally, please make sure that your ACA membership is affiliated with OPC. You can add OPC from your ACA profile. Reach out to Helen if you have any questions.
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Be sure to keep up with the Ohana Paddle Club on Facebook and Instagram:
FB: Ohana Paddle Club | Alameda CA | Facebook
INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/ohana_paddle_club/
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Ongoing Ohana Events: Tuesday Race and Fitness League
Ohana RFL 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. The 2026 Tuesday League will get started on March 10 with Coach Mike Wang from 6pm-8pm (arrive at 5:30p). Dress for immersion. Please sign up on TeamSnap.
Calendar of Upcoming Events!
Weekend Race and Fitness League
Sunday, March 1, 9:00am-11:00am (arrive 8:30am)
Sea Trek Alameda, 1120 Ballena Blvd., #200, Alameda, 94501
Please sign up on TeamSnap
Coach Jules Gismondi
Tuesday Race and Fitness League
Tuesday, March 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm (arrive 5:30pm)
Sea Trek Alameda, 1120 Ballena Blvd., #200, Alameda, 94501
Please sign up on TeamSnap
Coach Mike Wang
Tuesday Race and Fitness League
Tuesday, March 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm (arrive 5:30pm)
Sea Trek Alameda, 1120 Ballena Blvd., #200, Alameda, 94501
Please sign up on TeamSnap
Coach Mike Wang
Weekend Race and Fitness League
Sunday, April 5, 9:00am-11:00am (arrive 8:30am)
Sea Trek Alameda, 1120 Ballena Blvd., #200, Alameda, 94501
Please sign up on TeamSnap
Coach Jules Gismondi