June 8th World Oceans Day Paddle Out information

World Oceans Day “Our Sanctuary Paddle Out “ Saturday June 8th Monterey , CA 

We will be paddling directly off the beach and connecting as a circle to 4 anchor points that will stabilize the circle . The closest point of the circle will be 75-125 feet off shore based on the tide and swell . 

Why are we doing this ? To empower our Monterey Bay Ocean communities in the simplest form . Be present with others that are passionate about protecting our liquid sanctuary . We need to create a cultural shift in protecting our ocean environment and the Monterey Bay is ground zero.  

Time : 9:00am to 11:00am Rain or Shine 

What time should I arrive ?8:00am if you’re bringing your own gear . Monterey Bay Kayaks will open at 8:30am for those renting gear.

Location: Monterey Municipal Beach located directly behind Monterey Bay Kayaks 

Metered Parking Lots at Fishermans Wharf Adjacent to Beach. 

https://monterey.org/Portals/0/Maps/Parking-Map-Waterfront.pdf

Monterey Bay Kayaks https://www.montereybaykayaks.com

693 Del Monte Avenue Monterey , CA 

Monterey Bay Kayaks is offering a discounted rental rate of $15 per person (participating in paddle out) 

You must prebook by June 7th . Questions regarding call 831-373-5357 

Monterey Bay Kayaks will also provide FREE aluminum water bottles for renters and tours on World Oceans Day .

ALL RENTERS WILL GO THROUGH A SAFTEY ORIENTATION PRIOR TO PADDLE OUT ( ON THE BEACH ) between 9:00-9:30am 

I am bringing my own gear what is appropriate to use for the paddle out ? 

Surfboard , Kayak , Sea-Kayak , Stand Up Paddle Board , Prone Paddle Board , Surf Ski , OC-1 , OC-2 , 6 man Outrigger etc. Human powered water craft. 

Can I drop my gear / board close to the beach ?

Yes . Pull down to Monterey Bay Kayaks or the parking lot located to the east off Camino El Estero (Traffic Light ) drop your gear at the beach and then go park .

What if I don’t want to paddle out ? 

No worries . Just come out and be present on the beach to meet with local like minded people  that care about the ocean .

Can I bring a sign to express my artistic genius for world oceans day ? 

Of course !! 

Is there going to be a beach clean up ?

Yes . 11:30am at Monterey Municipal Beach . Organizer Discovery Whale Watch https://discoverywhalewatch.com

When we leave this should be the cleanest beach in California . 

This Monterey Bay Community collabrative is presented by Save Our Shores , Brent Allen Outside , Monterey Bay Kayaks , The Wahine Project , Santa Cruz Waves , sequoia wild seaweeds , Monterey/Santa Cruz signs more coming !