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Before Paddle Preparation
- Casual Kayakers will work with you to schedule the best date and time for your group.
- The 120 Rule guides our paddling season – This rule of thumb states that the air temperature plus water temperature (in Fahrenheit) should be greater than or equal to 120. With the caveat that water temperatures should be 60 F or greater.
- Our season opens once the water temperatures exceed 60 degrees Fahrenheit
(Typically in March or April, depending on Spring weather) - Our Season closes once the air or water temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit
(Typically in October, depending on Fall weather)
- Our season opens once the water temperatures exceed 60 degrees Fahrenheit
- Tours can be scheduled outside the 120 rule if the participants have and wear their own cool or cold water gear (splash top/pants, wetsuit or drysuit)
- The 120 Rule guides our paddling season – This rule of thumb states that the air temperature plus water temperature (in Fahrenheit) should be greater than or equal to 120. With the caveat that water temperatures should be 60 F or greater.
- Dates – For now Casual Kayakers only offers day trips
- Currently, paddling tours is a side gig, so weekdays must be scheduled well in advance
- Saturdays are usually best
- Sunday beginning around noon through early evening are also usually open
- Tour-Times
- Most launch areas are open sunrise to sunset – so we work within that window.
- For full-day (4+ hours), recommend gathering no later than 10am
- For half day paddles:
- Morning trips will begin before 10am
- Afternoon trips will begin between Noon and 2pm
- Earlier in the day often has its benefits –
- cooler temps,
- less direct sunshine,
- less insect activity compared to early evenings, and
- typically calmer winds (thus calmer, smoother water),
- you have time to recover or continue to other adventures later in the day.
