RIDE THE KING TIDE

Feel the power of Mother Nature

8th Annual King Tide Flotilla is on New Year's Day at 11am!

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Ride the King Tide!

On the Petaluma River

January 1st at 11am 🎉 NEW YEARS DAY

January 2nd at 12pm

January 3rd at 1pm

The 8th Annual King Tide Flotilla will embark from the Sheraton Hotel at Petaluma Marina. Book your hotel room early for exclusive, NVP rate of just $99/night

Your flotilla will have the option to finish at Lakeville Landing (can basically, float) or carry on to Black Point (need to paddle!)

Black Point Shuttle will run at the end of the paddle, back to the Sheraton Hotel for $25/person (bookable online).

Lakeville Shuttle will run prior to the event, includes $5 site fee and must be booked via text or phone. Note: $5 site fee for anyone disembarking at Lakeville Landing, cash only 707.200.5511

Important: NVP equipment rental customers have priority. We may only have room for drivers. Thank you!

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 5 or 12-mile options.

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

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RENTAL FEES
Paddle Board $85
Tandem Kayak $65/seat

Single Kayak $95
Family discounts available!

DEPARTS FROM
Sheraton Hotel @ Petaluma Marina
781 Baywood Dr. Petaluma, CA 94954
Directions

DESTINATION

Option 1. Black Point Boat Launch
148 Harbor Dr. Novato, CA 94945. Distance: 12- miles, 3 hours
Directions

Option 2. Lakeville Landing
5684 Lakeville Hwy. Petaluma, Ca Distance: 5- miles, 1 hour
Directions

All Rentals include handling for one-way trips.

LODGING PACKAGE

Make your adventure even easier and embark from your hotel! Exclusive New Year's bundle, featuring special partner rates at the Sheraton Petaluma Marina

$99 per room (exclusive NVP rate plus tax&fees, $112/night)
Free parking
Complimentary access to kayak & SUP rentals throughout your stay - paddle to Old Downtown Petaluma
Centrally located on Highway 101 at the Petaluma exit
- 40 minutes to San Francisco

Stay steps from the water at Petaluma’s marina—an ideal base for exploring Tomales Bay, Wine Country, and coastal Northern California.

Available Dates:
December 31st, January 1st & 2nd

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

MORE DETAILS

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.

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.

LOGISTICS & SHUTTLE SERVICE
We will embark from the PETALUMA MARINA. 781 Baywood Dr. Petaluma, Ca 94954. Meet in front of the Harbor Master Building. It is a 15 min commute to Lakeville Landing from Petaluma Marina, 25 min commute from Blackpoint. Boards can be dropped off safely on dock prior to launch.

You may schedule a shuttle PRIOR to the launch ONLY from Lakeville Landing. 1230pm, 1pm, 1:30pm shuttles. Shuttle from Blackpoint will happen after we finish, and boards may be loaded on the trailer if needed. Must schedule shuttle in advance.

Destination:

Lakeville Landing
5684 Lakeville Hwy. Petaluma, Ca (5 miles)

Black Point Boat Launch
148 Harbor Dr. Novato, CA 94945 (12 miles)
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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