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Humboldt Bay Wildlife Tour


The first documented exploration of Humboldt Bay by kayak was in 1806. Men on an exploratory mission from the sailing vessel O’Cain out of Boston were paddling offshore of what is today Manilla in long three-man, Russian-style kayaks called Baidarkas when they discovered Humboldt Bay. Their logs note that “otters were seen in the greatest plenty”. Frightened by an increasing number of gathering natives, Captain Winship and his crew explored for only two days before making a hasty paddle back to their ship. During our trip we will follow in the footsteps of explorers past. Join Humboats Kayak Adventures for a guided eco-tour of Humboldt Bay. We will explore the tidal marshes and bird sanctuaries and paddle past native encampments that are thousands of years old. Our guides are trained naturalists and professional kayakers guaranteeing you a safe, comfortable, and fact-filled tour. This tour leaves right from our shop on Woodley Island and usually runs for 2 hours. All kayaks and necessary equipment are provided.

Price: $35


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 Upcoming Events
Upcoming events for June
Last updated Tuesday 24th

Tours with Humboldt baykeeper June 29th-July 9th check it out at www.humboldtbaykeeper.org/boattours.htm

Our On-water RENTAL shop is open daily for kayak, canoe, and fishing kayak rentals. This season we will also have several motorboats for rent for a bay excursion or fishing trip.

Comprehensive Sea Kayak skills weekend Aug 2,3
All day event $210

Learn 2 kayak day-Intro lesson this Sunday June 29th 10-1

**SUNSET PADDLE**
When: Every Friday 7-8:30 enjoy a quiet paddle after a long workweek.
Info: Catered wine and cheese
$40pp 21 yrs and over

Wilderness Kayak I
Dates-TBA
Widerness Kayak II
Dates-TBA

Guided Kayak Fishing trips for Rockfish,Lingcod,Halibut
May 1st-
$95-1/2 day $150-Full
$200 overnighter (incl meals and camp gear)
Group discounts (4 or more)


Gift certificates are always available to pick-up, by email, or snailmail. Custom made.

Be sure to check our Online Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events.
 Latest News
July 7
10:00 am

Humboats number one goal for the summer of 08 is to provide you with the best adventure possible, maximizing fun in the sun, and safety on the water.
Our rental shop is open seven days a week (good to call first though). We have a huge selection of double and single kayaks for the soloist or groups as large as 25+.
This summer we have also added a romantic sunset paddle every friday evening. This event is catered with wine and cheese (21+ older)
Our shop is on the water at Woodley island and Humboldt Bay is our Classroom. Our instructors are some of the Best in the US today . Hawk alone has trained and introduced over a thousand people to the sport since becoming an instructor 10 years ago. He\'s seen it all and his motto at Humboats is to \"coach the individual not the group\".
Come on down and visit with us at Dock A, Woodley island Marina or give us a call at (707) 443-5157. See you on the water.

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 Photo of the Week

Paddler: Waldorf School Kids (click for full pic)
Photographer: Hawk Martin
Comments: This group of Kids had a great trip with us down the Mellow but exquisite South Fork Eel river. We drifted down river banks lined with old growth redwood trees and across streams carrying Chinook and Coho Salmon to distant spawning grounds. We stopped for lunch on a large river bar and swam in a large emerald pool at the take-out. Bring your class or group out for an adventure with Humboats expert guides and naturalist.



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