Tomales Bay
MVP
Sea Eagle 393RL—I just love how this kayak performs in the water. I feel as fast as I did in the SUP I used to use as a kayak. Because of the big fin at the bottom, the kayak takes many strokes to turn, but it also means it tracks really well.
Bay Review:
Tomales Bay has the highest winds on the east side of the bay. By hugging the western shoreline, I was able to stay away from the high waves, and enjoy calm waters.
The winds were still blowing, however, so the return trip was far easier than when I was heading south.
Two or three seals escorted me from Pelican Point to No Name Beach, and back up to Pelican Point. Every time I thought they were gone, they put poke their head out, stare and then go back to fishing.
There were also tons of jelly fish around the bay.
Elk Fence North Beach
What I Learned:
I kind of wish that I bought my non-travel camera. There was so much wild life that it’d been nice to have a zoom lens.
This was the longest kayaking trip that I did and I felt like with a little break (for my butt), I could have done another 5 miles. I want to go for a longer distance in the future and find out what my limit is.
For next time, here is how I would rank all the beaches that I saw (from best to worst):
Elk Fence North Beach
Elk Fence South Beach
Wall Beach
No Name Beach
Pelican North Beach
White Gulch Beach
Elk Fence South Beach
What Happened?
4.77 miles, 1 hr 48 mins, 7 mph N (wind)
I kayaked around Tomales Bay to look at various beaches that I could have camped at if I didn’t settle at Pelican North Beach.
I had a fun time kayaking Tomales Bay and found it to be a peaceful place that I will definitely return to; hopefully, with the kids next time.
