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Outdoor Recreation Calendar for Half Moon Bay and Pacifica

Your guide to active events here on the coast and beyond.

From biking and hiking to running and surfing, here’s a look at some upcoming outdoor recreation events, lessons and demos, starting this weekend. Ongoing events are listed at the end.

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011

Reef Walking Adventure with Coastal Elegance, Half Moon Bay

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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.

 

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Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011

Half Moon Bay Kayak Co., Full Moon Paddle, Pillar Point Harbor           

 A short kayak and safety orientation prepares you for a leisurely paddle into the sunset on the tranquil Pillar Point Harbor. We'll glide past harbor seals and the abundant sea birds in the fading afternoon light in our stable double kayaks. As the moon rises over the hills we’ll stop and float quietly, listening for the barking of distant sea lions, before resuming our paddling with silvery moonlight sparkling in the wake of our kayaks. If the moon is hidden behind the clouds, it's more likely to view the bioluminescence in the seawater. $70. Three-hour trip, start times vary. Visit www.hmbkayak.com/home.html for more information.

 

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association, Paddling The Festival of Lights, Pillar Point Harbor
From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton-by-the-Sea, kayakers are invited on a paddle for $60 (includes kayak and guide) to encounter seals as the sun sets and seabirds on the shore. Gaze at the shimmering lights festooning over the local fishing fleet and buy Dungeness crabs fresh off the boat under a rising full moon. First time and experienced kayakers are welcome. Registration/reservations required. E-mail Erica Warren ewarren@farallones.org. 

 

South Bay Ramblers Hiking Group, Wunderlich County Park, Woodside

This is a short but steep, just under five mile, hike on Alambique Trail up to The Meadows area where there's a descent on Bear Gulch Trail. Rain will cancel this event. Directions: Exit 280 at Sand Hill Road going West. Stay on Sand Hill about 1.5 miles then turn right on Portola Rd. At the fork in the road, keep left. Portola Rd. will end at Woodside Rd. Veer to the right and continue on Woodside Rd.  The entrance to Wunderlich will be about 0.4 miles up on the left. If the park's lot is full, overflow parking is often done along Woodside Road. Meet at 9 a.m. $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.

 

Ice Skating Rink at Harbor Village, Princeton

Half Moon Bay's first ever artificial ice skating rink will be at Harbor Village on Dec. 10 & 11, available for skating from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Shops at Harbor Village is located at 270 Capistrano Rd. For more information, call (888) 606-4862.

 

Sunday, Dec. 11

ROMP: Responsible Organize Mountain Pedalers, ROMP & MBOSC at Soquel Demo Forest

From 9:30 to 1:30 p.m., this is the ever popular joint  ROMP & MBOSC Second Sunday Demonstration Forest Ride. Both clubs will meet at the green bridge at 9:30 a.m. Wheels rolling by 10 a.m. up Buzzard's Lagoon to Santa Rosilia Ridge. Consensus will determine the route down the mountain. From Hwy 17, take the Summit Road exit and head SE. Go 5 1/2 miles to the first stop sign, turn right and then bear left onto Highland Way. Go another few miles to the road block. Park there and ride the last mile downhill to the green bridge on the right. For more information, to go http://romp.org.

 

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011

Half Moon Bay Yacht Club, Midwinter Race #4, Half Moon Bay

All races are conducted within the confines of Pillar Point Harbor. Rules governing the races are standard US Sailing Racing Rules and the Coronado 15 Association Class rules. A warning horn is sounded 10 minutes before the start of each racing session. A 5 minutes prep-to-start sequence is used for each race with horns sounding accordingly. Most races are windward-leeward with a windward start and finish. Different courses may be selected by the Race Committee before each race, as allowed by the rules. The 720-degree turns penalty (rules 44.1 and 44.2) of the Racing rules of Sailing will apply. All competitors are required to wear personal flotation. For times and details, go to www.hmbyc.org.

 

January 16, 2012 

California Canoe & Kayak, 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.

 

January 22, 2012

Pacifica Trail Run, 9Km, 21Km, 30km & 50km, San Pedro Valley Park

Travel through Eucalyptus trees and past Brooks Falls on your way to North Peak overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The park is located in the northern spur of the Santa Cruz Mountains and features the only undisturbed Coastal Mountain Habitat found in over 100 miles of coastline. Fully-stocked aid stations every nine to 11 kilometers. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, boiled potatoes and salt, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. If you would like to be sure that you have Clif product, SaltStick capsules, or any other specific item at the event, you should carry it with you. Registration now open at http://pctrailruns.com/event.aspx?dtid=9925. Entry fees range from $35 to $65. 

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Woodside King's Mountain Half Marathon & 5-Mile Run

Hilly and challenging with more than 1,800 feet of climbing and descending terrain over the course of the race, the Woodside King's Mountain Half Marathon & 5-Mile Run gives runners the chance to run one of Northern California's first trail half marathons of the year through Huddart County Park, whose 973 acres are nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains just south of San Francisco. $40 for the half marathon, if registered before February 18, 2012; $45 on Feb. 18 and after. To reserve your spot in the late winter 2012 running of the Woodside King's Mountain Half Marathon or 5-Mile race, click here.

 

Ongoing

rentals,

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).

 

Half Moon Bay Kayak Co., Pillar Point Harbor Tour

Every Saturday from 11 a.m .to 2 p.m., this tour is designed for tourists and locals alike. After a brief kayak and safety orientation, we will launch our kayaks and glide across the tranquil waters of the Pillar Point Harbor amid the sea birds and harbor seals. Your guides will point out the unique sites and offer information on topics such as the local history, bird life, marine mammals, and the legendary Mavericks surf spot.  $65. Call 650-773-6101 for more information.

 

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.

 

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.

 

SUP Yoga session with and Omjavid Yoga

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.

 

Jetty Betty Surf School, 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.

 

, 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.

 

, Pacifica

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

 

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

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.

 

, Masters and Lap Swim, Half Moon Bay

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.

 

, trail and beach horseback riding, Half Moon Bay

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.

 

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


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