Outdoor Recreation Calendar for Half Moon Bay and Pacifica

Kayaking

rentals, ongoing,

Kayak rentals are available by appointment. Call for rental availability at 650-728-1803 or e-mail kenny@calkayak.com. Rental rates: $15/hr for single kayak; $25/hr for tandem kayak. Take-away rentals available by appointment: $50/day for single kayak; $60/day for tandem kayak (reduced rates for additional days).

California Canoe & Kayak, Red Rock Island, Sunday, October 30, 2011

Ride the tide from the Golden Gate to San Pablo Bay with staff instructors Sean Morley and Kenny Howell This is a spectacular 14 nautical mile one-way traverse of the North Bay. Launch at 9 a.m. at Presidio Yacht Club in Fort Baker, Horseshoe Cove under the Golden Gate Bridge, and go with the current up to San Pablo Bay, stopping off at Red Rock Island if conditions permit. $109/person. Ten percent discount if you bring your own gear. For own kayak discount, you must call 800-366-9804 to reserve your spot. To sign up, go to www.calkayak.com.

California Canoe & Kayak, Nov. 26, 2011, Pillar Point Tour
Get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife on a kayak tour of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. No previous experience necessary for double kayaks. $49. Trip duration: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 650-728-1803 or e-mail kenny@calkayak.com to reserve space.

Kiteboarding

Boardsports Windsurfing & Kiteboarding School, every Sunday, Coyote Point, San Mateo

Intro to Kiteboarding Clinic. Meet at 1603 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo from 4-5:30 p.m. $50. Call 385-1224 for more information.

Standup Paddleboarding

Boardsports Stand Up Paddle (SUP) clinic, every Sunday, Coyote Point, San Mateo

Beginner SUP Clinic at 1603 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Sunday for $99.

Half Moon Bay Harbor SUP Tour, Fall 2011

Tour dates for a 2.5-hour harbor tour with optional Half Moon Bay Brewery Apres Surf ($49-$99) are TBD at this point. All tours include board and paddle rental. If you have your own board and paddle and want to join a tour, tour price only is $10 per trip. Wetsuits not provided but get 15 percent off wetsuit purchase for any SUPper Club Tour participants. Optional Social outings following each paddle tour not included in price. If interested, e-mail your contact information to info@boardsportsschool.com. Board Sports will announce the Fall 2011 dates in an e-mail.

SUP Yoga session with and Omjavid Yoga, ongoing

Meet at Mavericks Surf Shop, 25 Johnson Pier, Pillar Point Harbor, suit-up, paddle out to flat water and do yoga with Omjavid Yoga instructor. Call Mavericks Surf Shop at 560-8088 for times, fees and to sign up.

Surfing

Jetty Betty Surf School, ongoing, Half Moon Bay

Surf lessons, specializing in 1:1 lessons. Cost: $120 for a private 90-minute lesson. Only $80 more for each additional surfer. Call (650) 455-8141 or visit jettybettysurf@hotmail.com for more information.

, ongoing, Half Moon Bay
Group, semi-private and private surfing lessons for all ages; ocean safety instruction Half Moon Bay. Call
650-726-8686 or visit www.openoceansurfing.com.

, ongoing, Pacifica

Weeklong and weekend instruction for kids and families; trips, birthday and corporate parties surfing. Call 650-738-5757 or visit www.surfpacifica.com.

Biking

Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz, Saturday, October 29, 2011

Beginner or slower mountain bikers on our monthly slow ride every 4th Saturday of the month. This ride at Wilder Ranch State Park will be at a more leisurely pace. There will probably be an intermediate/advanced group for the regulars and fast riders as well. The slow ride is beginner friendly but does require fitness and controlled off-road bike handling skills. Meet at 10 am at the park sign at just north of the tunnel under Highway 1. The best way to get to the meeting spot is to park in the Wilder Ranch parking lot, walk your bike through the Ranch area, past the barn, chickens and garden, ride under the highway using the tunnel and you should see the park sign by the cattle gate. For more information, go to www.mbosc.org.

ROMP: Responsible Organize Mountain Pedalers, October 29, 2011

Annual ROMP Halloween Costume Mountain Bike Ride, Purisima to Half Moon Bay and back. Advanced Intermediate Ride Starts at the Purisima Parking Lot on Skyline Blvd just north of Kings Mountain Road at 9:30 a.m. This is a mountain bike ride with over 30 miles and 3,500 feet climbing. Thirty percent paved roads closer to Half Moon Bay. The ride includes visits to preselected pumpkin patch for photo opts and a break. Maps will be provided. Prizes awarded back at the Purisima parking lot for those bringing back the most weight in pumpkins purchased, oddest-looking pumpkin, weirdest pumpkin stem, etc. Prizes awarded for best costumes. Panniers, backpacks, bob carts, and pockets can be used to transport pumpkins. Tandems are welcomed. Call 408-257-8284, Linda & Glenn Wegner, for more information.

Sailing

Half Moon Bay Yacht Club, Women Sailing Group, October 27, 2011

The HMBYC Women Sailing Group meets once a month on the fourth Thursday. In November, meetings are at 6:30 on the third Thursday because of Thanksgiving. No meetings in December with meetings starting up again in January, February and March at 6:30 p.m. for sailing seminars. Women sailing begins meetings around 5:30 p.m. with only sailing. For more information or to become a member to join the Women Sailing Group call 650-465-2664 or e-mail pfruse@earthlink.net.

Half Moon Bay Yacht Club, Sailing on Sundays and Sunday Skipper, ongoing

HMBYC Members get checked out by the club's senior sailors and can be certified to use the Club’s Cal20s, C15s, Lasers or other boats for a leisurely sail inside Pillar Point Harbor. Sunday Skippers take out small groups for a sail in the Harbor. For more information, e-mail sailing@hmbyc.org.

Swimming

, Half Moon Bay, Masters and Lap Swim, ongoing

Masters: The newly formed Mavericks Masters team, coached by Bill Saxsenmier and Cindy Lee, offers coached practices for those swimmers who compete and for those who would like to structured practices in a group environment. Swimmers must be registered with USA Masters. MAV Masters practice times are: Monday - Friday: 5:30 – 7 a.m., 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays:  11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lap Swim: Lap swim is for those of any age 18+ wishing to swim on their own and at their own pace.  Lap swim times are the same as above for Masters. $60 for a 10-swim pass or unlimited access pass to adult/masters sessions in a calendar month. All Masters and adult lap swim participants must be members of United States Masters Swimming.  You can join USMS online by visiting www.usms.org and clicking on the join/renew links.

Hiking

South Bay Ramblers Hiking Group, Windy Hill, Portola Valley, October 29, 2011

Meet at 9 a.m. at the main Windy Hill parking lot on Portola Road and climb to the top, then return on another leg of the loop. This time I plan to go in reverse: we'll go up Hamm's Gulch and come down Spring Hill. Hike is approximately 7.2 miles and is moderate to strenuous. From Interstate 280 in San Mateo County, exit Alpine Road (exit 22). Drive west about 3 miles, and turn right at the first stop sign, onto Portola. Drive about 0.8 mile, and turn left into the parking lot. $12 membership dues to cut down on non-participation and to assist in the cost of running the Meetup group site, paying for essentials at picnics and other events and the time and effort involved in running an active group. For more information, visit www.southbayramblers.com.

Reef Walking Adventure with Coastal Elegance, October 26, 2011 & November 22-24, 2011

This guided eco-hiking tour along the Half Moon Bay coastline is four hours long. The tour has easy trails along the Pacific coastal bluffs and secluded beaches on your way to tide pools. The tour visits local points of interest and hikers are bound to see wildlife such as harbor seals, brown pelicans, wild flowers and marine life. The Coastal Elegance hosts are local nature photographers. The adventure includes Leki trekking poles, fanny pack, bandanna, water, nature guide, organic snack of chocolate, fresh fruit and Odwalla bar. $120/1-8 guest minimum. To reserve a spot, call (650) 712-8456 e-mail info@coastalelegancetours.com. For more information, visit www.coastalelegancetours.com.

Horseback Riding

, trail and beach horseback riding, ongoing

Located at 1828 Cabrillo Highway in Half Moon Bay, Sea Horse Ranch is open seven days a week at 8 a.m. The one-hour trail ride is $55; 1.5-hour trail and beach ride is $65; and two-hour trail and beach ride is $75, which includes the Coastal Equestrian Trail that travels farther onto the bluffs above the ocean, and then down onto Poplar Beach, north on Poplar Beach for about 20 minutes, and then back to the Ranch on Cabrillo Highway. For the early bird special ride, which is $50 for the 2-hour trail and beach ride, get to the front gage by 8 a.m. to qualify. Bring sweatshirts or jackets. For more information, go to www.seahorseranch.org or call 650-726-9903.

Yoga

 Empowered Yoga, , October 26, 27 & 30, 2011

In order to introduce Empowered Yoga™ to clients and friends, Empowered Fitness, located in Harbor Village is offering a free class to anyone who may be interested in experiencing this unique offering. You can choose which class will work best for you from theses options (Wednesday (10/26) @ 9:45- 10:45 a.m.; Thursday (10/27) @ 5:30-6:30 a.m.; Sunday (10/30) @ 7–8 a.m. All levels are welcome as modifications can be made to the poses when needed.  Class size for the free classes will be limited to 20 per class. Please fill out the form at www.empoweredfit.com/yoga if you are interested in attending one of these classes and specify which class you'd like to attend. Empowered Fitness is a unique personal and group-training studio located at 270 Capistrano Road,  Ste. #36, in Harbor Village at Princeton by the Sea.

Running

Coastside Running Club, Saturday, October 29, 2011

Every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. the Coastside Running Club meets at in Moss Beach. This is a fun social run to stay in shape and talk about upcoming races, training, life, and more. The usual route is to head south through the forest, through the Moss Beach Distillery, and along the bluffs to Pillar Point Harbor (near Mavericks waves) and then back. The entire run takes about 50 minutes to an hour to complete the five miles. No fees, no dues. Just bring a smile and your running shoes. For more information, go to www.coastsiderunningclub.com.

Zombie Runner Halloween Run Marathon, Sunday, October 30, 2011

Run on sections of the Bay Trail and enjoy the beauty of San Francisco Bay at the Zombie Runner Halloween Run Marathon. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road off of Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto. Dress up to run in your best costumes and stand to win prizes. Three costume contests will be held approximately at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. near the finish area. You must have competed in the event in your costume to qualify for the contest. Fully stocked aid stations every 2.5 - 4 miles. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. It is highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations. Zombie Runner is hosting the pre-race Packet Pick-up Party at their Palo Alto store, 429 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. There is a 7.5-hour time limit for all distances. Hikers welcome.

Send information for your outdoor fitness event located along the San Mateo County coast by e-mail to Christa Bigue at xtapalmer@gmail.com.