Activity Type
Sea & Surf Kayaking
Location
San Francisco, CA
Duration
4 Days
Experience Necessary
Rough water experience strongly recommended (see prerequisites)
Overview
We’re bringing back the Rough Water Rodeo in 2025 as an International Affair! The Cali Collective team is excited to welcome guest coaches Kelly Marie Henry (Flow State Adventures) and Amber Champion (Blue Dog Kayaking) at this year’s Rough Water Rodeo in addition to the core Saltwater Crew.
We’ll spend four glorious days adventuring and honing skills in the best venues the Bay Area has to offer. Every day, students will have the opportunity to choose either a spicy intermediate/advanced environment or a more mild, yet complementary, advanced beginner environment based on their comfort, the conditions of the day, and individual goals.
Itinerary
Potential Schedule (Final Based on Conditions)
- Day 1: Surf Zone and/or Performance Surfing
- Day 2: Intro to Rock Gardening and/or Rock Gardening Skills & Safety
- Day 3: Blending Strokes and/or Intermediate Tide Race Play, Rocks and/or Surf
- Day 4: Open Coastal Journey or Grand Surf Safari (Can be adapted as a half day)
Location & Timing
Day 1 will likely take place in Bolinas, Half Moon Bay, or Dillon Beach, with Days 2 and 3 launching from Horseshoe Cove. Day 4, we will adjust location based on the needs of each group and the day’s conditions.
This 4-day long-weekend aims to meet your goals and needs at a variety of levels, taking advantage of aa group of people riding skis on a body of water strong coaching team to challenge yourself and achieve new breakthroughs.
Whether you’re from out of town and have always wanted to paddle in the Bay Area or you’re a local excited to work with new coaches and fresh techniques, this clinic is designed for you.
Additional Details
Prerequisites
Previous surf zone and rough water experience strongly recommended (Intro to Surf Zone, Intro to Tides & Currents, Intro to Rock Gardening). Students should have good bracing skills and be comfortable with wet exits, as well as self and assisted rescues. A roll is encouraged but NOT required. Students who have successfully completed an ACA L3 skills assessment or higher will get the most out of this event (and probably have the most fun).
Please Note
Cost does not include lodging, meals, or kayak and gear rental. We offer boat and gear rentals for students and can recommend lodging options. We’re happy to help recommend lodging options and also connect participants who are interested in sharing lodging.
Please make sure you review our cancellation policy before registering.
Questions?
Email Laura at laura@cwwcollective.com
