Queer Kayaking (Intermediate) - California
December 5, 2026 —9:00am - 11:00pm PT
Last day to register: December 3, 2026
Join us for a morning of kayaking in Morro Bay! This will be an intermediate-level trip, suitable for anyone who has kayaked before and is looking for more of a challenge than our beginner-friendly trip on December 6. We will be paddling around the Morro Bay estuary, traveling about 4-5 miles total throughout the morning. Along the way we will have the opportunity to see wildlife and explore the more remote reaches of the bay.
This event is free to register, but you must pay for your kayak rental ($15/person) upon arrival. Please note that any amount you pay for your registration on Luma is a donation to The Venture Out Project, and does not count towards your kayak rental fee. If this is a financial barrier to your attendance, reach out to sloca@ventureoutproject.com and we can help out.
You are also welcome to bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and launch off the dock for free!
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
GENERAL INFO
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA (Chumash and Salinan lands)
Parking: Free street parking!
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends remain at home for this adventure - tell them we said hi!
Distance: 4 - 5 miles
Meet: December 5, 2026
Cost: $15/person kayak rental
Bring: Wear comfortable athletic clothing -- cotton bottoms like jeans or sweatpants are generally not recommended, since we may get wet while paddling. You may wish to wear sandals, since we will be getting in and out of the water. We **strongly** recommend bringing a towel and a change of clothes -- it is unlikely that you will get completely wet, but it's better to be prepared! You should also bring water, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), and a snack.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.