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SUP Primer #1

In past blog posts we’ve detailed the nuances of recreational kayaks, touring kayaks, sea kayaks & whitewater kayaks.  Here at California Canoe & Kayak, we also have a standup paddleboarding program as part of our product and instructional offering, so … Continue reading

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Standup Paddleboarding Yellow Bluff

Matt here with my first blog post for California Canoe & Kayak.  Last Friday I took a standup paddleboard to Yellow Bluff for the first time and it was challenging.  I hoped to arrive to perfect conditions and a smooth front … Continue reading

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Winter on the Oakland Estuary

If you have wondered what it is like to paddle from CCK in Oakland, check out these gorgeous images captured by Benton Carrol during recent excursions on his SUP. We rent kayaks, canoes and SUP’s all year round and winter time … Continue reading

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Ben’s new friend

Benton Carroll was out on his Stand Up Paddle Board recently when he spotted this little jewell swimming by. Attracted by anything with a skirt, he is keeping her in a jar and giving her lots of love.

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Werner SUP Paddles

Dan Gavere of Werner Paddles gave us (Byron, Ben and I) a great clinic on the range of Werner SUP Paddles. I was particularly impressed with the new bent shaft Nitro. The positive bend in the shaft aligns the wrist and combined … Continue reading

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