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Sea Kayak Adventures office staff member and first time kayaker Amber Crane recently returned from a tour in Baja (Oct 30-Nov 4, 2011).  She will chronicle her adventures in a new blog series:

Voyage of a Novice Kayaker

Part 4: Baja Bliss

The first few minutes of kayaking started, as with all new ventures, with adjustments.  It took time to figure out where to brace my knees, make the most of every stroke, and keep paddling while taking in the sights. However, even as we acclimated to kayaking, fortune smiled upon our group.  Within a few minutes and just a few hundred feet of our launch site, I spotted a sea turtle bobbing at the surface of the water, surveying us.  She lingered for a short time as we gasped, pointed, and fumbled for cameras, before deciding we were of little interest to turtles and diving out of sight.  “This group has good karma,” Alex remarked.

Just 15 minutes later, I stuttered and pointed again, trying to expel words faster than my brain could provide them.  A huge splash announced the leap of a flying mobula ray.  I was downright giddy with excitement at this point, as these strange creatures were at the top of my wildlife bucket list.  These rays often travel in large groups during the spring which are more easily spotted than single jumpers, so I feel quite privileged to have seen one leap in front of my eyes.

Enjoy warm snorkeling weather and calm waters in Baja:
October & November Trips

As autumn begins to chill the air this year, leave your coat and mittens behind and join Sea Kayak Adventures for our first trips of the season in beautiful, sunny Baja.  October and November offer the warm waters for snorkeling and perfect paddling weather with calm winds for kayakers. Loreto, the city from which we launch our tours, was named by the New York Times as #8 of "The 41 Places to Go" in 2011!

This photo was taken in October of 2010.  In addition to amazing weather, check out our stellar Special Offers page. We have an Early Bird Incentive: book by September 20th, 2011 to receive FREE rental snorkel gear your trip. But don't wait too long! If you would like to make your own memories in this idyllic setting, give us a call TODAY to secure the last seats on the following trips:

Oct 25 - Nov 5, 2011: Loreto to La Paz
Oct 30 - Nov 4: 6-day Sea of Cortez tour
Oct 30 - Nov 6: 8-day Sea of Cortez tour
Nov 13-20, 2011: 8-day Sea of Cortez tour