Due to popular demand, Santa will be paddling again in Princeton Harbor, Half Moon Bay, on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at 10 am.

You are welcome to join us on SUP or kayak in whatever holiday finery you would like to paddle in (Santa hat? Reindeer ears? Grinch mask?). Just make sure that whatever you wear is suitable for cold water immersion and swimming just in case you go in.

Decorate your “sleigh” with garland and bells, too. Or just come out and wave to us silly people from the safety of the land. I’ll be there at 9 am to set up, decorate and get ready.

If you’d like to paddle with us, please arrive no later than 9:30 for a prompt 10 am

launch at the beach next to HMB Kayak.

This event is weather dependent and WILL be cancelled if it rains.

———Paddle Details————— *Arrive no later than 9:30 AM to set up. We paddle at 10:00 AM sharp! Previous paddling experience preferred. *The paddle will be within the harbor breakwaters (there are two – an inner and outer breakwater). Beginners can stay within the inside breakwater, others can go further and paddle within the outer breakwater. The group will NOT be going out into open ocean. Only advanced and experienced paddlers can venture out of the breakwaters and into open ocean and do so on their own and at their own risk. *Water within the breakwater is typically protected, calm and flat unless there are really high winds or poor weather in which case, the event may be canceled. *There’s lots to see, especially in the outer breakwater – harbor seals, sealions, lots of different seabirds, possibly jellyfish and jumping salmon (just a reminder, per federal regulations, please keep 50 yards or 150 ft distance from the seals on the float).

————–Location Info—————– *Find the paddle location by inputting 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 into your navigation app as your destination and park in the parking lot nearby. *Launch will be at the public beach next to Half Moon Bay Kayak, but HMB Kayak is not affiliated or sponsoring this event. *Parking is free *Public restrooms are nearby *Lots of great restaurants close by for eating before or afterwards —

—–Warnings and Disclaimers—— *There is a heavy harbor patrol presence (and Coast Guard to a lesser extent) so make sure that if you aren’t wearing your PFD, you at least have your PFD on your board in order to avoid getting a ticket. Per Coast Guard regs, anyone under the age of 13 is required to wear a PFD. *The buddy system is encouraged for safety so bring a friend *Event may be canceled for bad weather or high winds. *There is an inherent risk of personal injury while paddling. The organizer assumes no responsibility for your safety while you are with the group. This is an informal event for like-minded people to get together and share a passion for paddling. Everyone acts as a safety paddler and will respond to help a fellow paddler in distress to the level they are able. You are responsible for your own safety and by voluntarily participating in this event, you fully agree with these statements and release any and all organizers from any claims or legal liability.