Sea Kayaking Class Progression
Paddling is a fantastic way to explore the ocean, view wildlife, and go on an adventure. Stepping outside your comfort zone can be intimidating, and it can be challenging to know where and how to...
View ArticleMeet Your Instructors
David Hicks is a sea kayaking coach, guide, and manager of the Kayak Connection in the Monterey Bay on the central coast of California. He grew up playing in the waves of southern California and spent...
View ArticleNew! Progression and Exploration – Sea Kayaking Instructional Series
After completing our introductory classes or our popular Sea Kayak Club series, students often ask us: How do I become more comfortable in my boat and practice the skills I just learned? Our Coastal...
View ArticleOutdoor Education Kayaking Tours
What could be better than a morning on the Elkhorn Slough learning about Food Webs, Nudibranchs, and Sea Otters? We offer great programs throughout the year for schools and non profits that are...
View ArticleKids Kayak and SUP Summer Camps/Classes
Summer will be here before we know it! And what is your kid doing this summer? How about giving your child the summer experience of a lifetime by joining our Kids Kayak Camps or Stand Up Paddle board...
View ArticleNew one hour “Harbor Rental” at our Santa Cruz Location
While we all love those long days out on the ocean, but sometimes all you have time for is a short paddle. Or maybe you have never been kayaking or stand up paddle boarding and need some nice calm...
View ArticleSea Kayak Sale
Sea Kayak Sale! We have many beautiful fiberglass and thermoformed plastic kayaks that have been hanging on our walls for too long. We have deeply discounted our entire glass / thermoformed stock and...
View ArticleSea Kayak Storage in the Elkhorn Slough
Kayak Connection has some new rack storage at our Elkhorn Slough location, just a short walk away from the public put-in for world class paddling! We charge $30/month, the racks are covered, and the...
View ArticleCleanup of the Elkhorn Slough with Save Our Shores
We had a great time last week cleaning up a bunch of trash from the Elkhorn Slough with Save our Shores, the local ocean advocacy non profit. We pulled over 100 pounds of trash out! Lots of fun, you...
View ArticlePaddle California Surfski Workshop: Saturday, December 9
Kayak Connection is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Paddle California’s surfski workshop: 5 Fundamentals of Optimal Paddling Technique! Join 2016 US Olympic Coach & SurfSki World...
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