On the water, far and near . . .
"Moonshine Mike" Richards undertook quite the paddle trip in Arkansas . . .
. . . while a little closer to home, Steve from Sea Trek soaked up the rays from Sausalito.
Before Steve got on the water, he, his son, and KK got busy this week: the boards are no longer topless!
Peek-a-Boo!
Ohana member Karen Miller viewed the eclipse from the path of totality in Texas on Monday, April 8.
Bridge and Island Program: Brooks Island Cancelled
While the sun hid behind the moon on Monday, it will be hiding behind clouds and rain on Saturday, April 13, so Coach Mike has cancelled the trip for now. It will be rescheduled later in the season - keep an eye out!
Just a reminder -the Bay Area Bridge and Island Program (B & I) is the brainchild of Coach Mike, and was inspired by his own trip under and around every bridge and island in the entire Bay Area (https://www.mikespaddle.com/blogs/paddling-bridges-and-islands-of-san-francisco-bay/bridges-and-islands).
Brush the Dust Off Your Bones and Boards! Sunday, April 14
Although the sun will be hiding out on Saturday, the forecast for Sunday is much better and Coach Jo K. will be leading 2024's first official Ohana Social Paddle! She welcomes you all to dust off the cobwebs from your bones and boards and get out on the water for a chill paddle to welcome the 2024 Spring Paddle season. Sunday, April 14 at Sea Trek Alameda, 9:30am - 11:00am (meet at 9:00am).
Oil Your Joints - Saturday April 20
If you can't make this weekend's social paddle, or if you know just one won't do, be ready for the second Social Paddle of 2024 barely a week after the first. Ohana's cup floweth over! Come join Coach Jo K. again and oil those joints to warm up for the new paddle season ahead. Meet at Mike's/Sea Trek Alameda on Saturday, April 20, at 9:00am for a 9:30am-11:30am chill paddle.
Other Ohana Events
- The Return of Tuesday Fitness and Race League!
The Ohana FRL offers a series of fun training paddles to work on skills and fitness. To elevate all members that attend, we try to stick together as a large group, but sometimes split off into different groups for different skills, paces or to have sessions with a visiting coach. All levels are welcome, but highly recommend taking the Level Up Clinics if you are a newer paddler.
- The First Sunday Fitness and Race League, April 28, 9:30am-11:30am
Once you brushed off your boards for the Social Paddle, come on out to learn some more skills from the always awesome Coach David Wells. Refine your skills over the season be ready for Crissy Field in the fall!
AND be sure to keep Saturday, May 11 free for Coach Jen Fuller! The amazing Coach Jen returns to help us build some more skills! Arrive at 9:00am for the 9:30am-11:30am session.
Tuesday Evenings from 5:30pm to 7:00pm (arrival time: 5:00pm) - Mike’s Dock. Please sign up on TeamSnap. First 2024 meeting is April 23.
Sunday Mornings - See upcoming events below or Ohana Paddle Club calendar events for dates and locations. First 2024 meeting is April 28. Please sign up on TeamSnap.
Calendar of Upcoming Events!