RIDE THE KING TIDE

Experience it with a guided kayak or paddle board tour on the Petaluma River.

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Paddle the King Tide on the Petaluma River.

Twice a year, when the moon's gravitational pull is the strongest, King Tides swell the Napa and Petaluma Rivers. Catching this tide as it accelerates back out to San Pablo Bay is a thrilling experience, making effortless work of 6 or 12 mile options.

Our Petaluma River King Tide tours launch from Lakeville Landing and paddlers can BYOB (bring your own boat) or rent from us. SUPs are recommended since they allow for greater visibility along the route.

This tour is open to paddlers of all ages and abilities.

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RENTAL FEES
Paddle Board $60
Single Kayak $60
Tandem Kayak $79
Family discounts available!

DEPARTS FROM
Option 1 (6-mile trip):
Lakeville Landing
5684 Lakeville Hwy. Petaluma, CA
Directions

Option 2 (12-mile trip):
Petaluma Marina
781 Baywood Dr. Petaluma, CA 94954
Directions

DESTINATION
Black Point Boat Launch
148 Harbor Dr. Novato, CA 94945
Directions

TRIP LENGTH
6 or 12 miles

All Rentals include handling for one-way trips.

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE KANAKA BOAT

Let your guide do the work! Relax aboard a hand-crafted wooden kanaka boat modeled after those carrying early settlers to Napa Valley from arriving ships in the San Francisco Bay. Perfect for couples, friends, and families.

CATERING & TRANSPORT

Treat your group to a wine tasting, cheese and charcuterie, or a fully-catered spread. Complete the experience with transportation to and from your hotel or meeting facility. You provide the wish list and we'll do the rest!

PRIVATE EVENT SPACE

• Private riverfront cottage & grounds
• Charcuterie & wine tasting on-site
• Guided tour of Fagan Preserve
• Central to hiking, biking & wineries
• Local oysters! (Nov - Dec)
• Custom catering options

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RENTAL INCLUDES
Kayak or paddle board, life vest, paddle, pre-paddle orientation, and river overview

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Guests will paddle calm, relatively fast moving water on a tour that has been timed with the breeze and tides for a leisurely experience.

PARKING
Lakeville Landing is a dirt/gravel parking lot that may be muddy due to rain and has limited parking. We advise leaving your car at Black Point.

For those parking at Lakeville, enter at the south entrance off Lakeville Highway. Park immediately on the left or against the fence closer to the ramp.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN DEPARTING LAKEVILLE LANDING.
When leaving Lakeville Landing, regardless of south or northbound destination, enter the highway with a RIGHT turn. This is a dangerous entry/exit from the highway. If you need to head northbound simply merge into the left turning lane once back on the highway, about one hundred yards or so, exit the highway, and do U-Turn on the side road. Then head back northbound.

Or, you can leave your car at Black Point at 2pm and we will shuttle you and boards if you bring your own.

Must make a reservation!

LOGISTICS & SHUTTLE SERVICE
For one-way paddlers we advise leaving one car at Black Point prior to launch and carpooling. 15 min commute to Lakeville Landing. Boards can be dropped off safely on dock prior to launch or we will shuttle them on our trailer from Black Point. Must schedule shuttle in advance, 1 driver per car preferred and not more than 2.

Destination:
Black Point Boat Launch
148 Harbor Dr. Novato, CA 94945
Directions

NVP will handle all rental equipment on both ends.

WHAT TO WEAR
Water shoes are not essential but are preferred by many of our guests. Others prefer flip flops or paddling barefoot. Dress in layers and synthetic clothing (it will dry faster than cotton).

WHAT TO BRING
Drinking water, sunscreen, light towel. Dry bag or zip-lock bags are highly recommended to protect cell phones, cameras and other valuables.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservations cancelled up to 48-hours before your scheduled launch will be refunded.

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