Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) is a non-profit 501(c)(7) sports club of several hundred sea kayakers who live throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our interests include flat-water paddling, kayak-surfing, expeditions, and playing amongst the rocks, in conditions that range from mild to wild. Our club exists to bring paddlers together for companionship, safety, education, exploration, learning, and great food and drink! We're committed to safety both on and off the water, and our club holds insurance through Paddlesports Risk Management. We offer an inexpensive annual Skills Clinic to members, as well as numerous free clinics on skills, rescue, and safety throughout the year. We welcome as members all individuals interested in kayaking. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive paddling club and to sharing our enthusiasm, skills, and knowledge to increase equity and access to our sport.
BASK trips range from local to international, and are all member-initiated with shared responsibilities for safety. BASK does not supply boats or equipment, although some members are willing to share their equipment. You have to be a member or a guest of a member to participate in on-the-water BASK events and a signed activity waiver is required. Follow the links to learn more about the benefits of membership and to join BASK.
We invite you to attend one of our monthly meetings, either online or in person. They are free and open to the public; in-person meetings include food (suggested donation $15). The format of each meeting may vary a bit month to month, but they tend to include members sharing stories, featured speakers, club news, and information about upcoming events. It’s a great way to meet club members and learn about paddling opportunities. For more information see the Events page!
Would you like to speak at a BASK meeting or have an idea for a speaker? Contact the Speaker Seekers. Interested in what type of speakers we’ve had in the past? See a representative list of previous general meeting topics.
BASK Health Guidelines
For the safety of participants at all BASK paddles and other in-person activities, please stay home and join us another time if you're experiencing symptoms of or testing positive for any respiratory or other easily communicable illness.
Next BASK General Meeting: Saturday, July 18 (In Person)
Time: 10 am–1 pm.
The next BASK general meeting will be in-person at Albany Community Center, Main Hall. Lunch will be served after. If you are joining us for lunch, please add your name to the signup sheet so we can get an approximation of how much food to provide. BASK will be accepting suggested donations of $15 to help cover the expenses for food and drinks.
You shouldn't attend this meeting to watch the president fumble the AV presentation. You should attend because Nathan Moody and Krista Fechner will talk about "Remote-Guided Kayak Adventures in Croatia.”
Kayaking down the E coast of Cres/Mala Kolumbarica, Premantura, Istria, 2026
Led by a local kayaking expert who remained on land, Nathan and Krista traversed two stunning areas of the Adriatic sea in 2024 and 2026, visiting many gorgeous islands and the Istrian coast. Learn why paddling in Croatia is so appealing, get tips for planning your own adventures there, and find out why “full moon paddling” in Croatia refers to German tourist sightings.
N coast of Rab/Veli Rat Lighthouse from Kargita campground, Dugi Otok, 2024
Krista and Nathan were both students in the 2011 BASK Skills Clinic and have enjoyed volunteering in the Clinic to pass on kayaking skills ever since. Krista has been a key player in BASK’s website, membership system, new member outreach, and newsletter for much of that time.
In addition, we’ll have paddle and event updates. Thank you to Kristine and Tom, our speaker seekers, for doing it again!
Volunteers Needed!: And appreciated for setup and/or cleanup.
Stay tuned for more details on Currents. (Log in first for access.)
If you’re not yet a BASK member you're still welcome to attend.
You can also find information about becoming a member on the BASK website.Questions? Contact Larry Moss, BASK President.
