Surf reports are looking a little sketchy for Saturday and it’s not looking ideal for an ocean paddle. So it might be a good day for a lake paddle. Spring brings some color to the surrounding hills and the lakes are looking their best. San Vicente is a very scenic reservoir on the edge of Lakeside’s back country. https://www.sandiego.gov/reservoirs-lakes/san-vicente-reservoir
This is the largest lake in the county, so we’ll be able to get in a very nice paddle. It has more shoreline than most of us would want to cover in a day. The last time we did this paddle, Johannes and Greg spotted a pair of bald eagles on the island. You never know what you might see on these paddles.

Saturday is going to be warm with the temperature in the mid 80s. Make sure to bring enough drinking water.

If you have some extra time, bring a picnic lunch for after the paddle. They have some nice shaded tables where we can sit and eat.

San Vicente and El Capitan charge an $8 entrance fee per person. Launching a single kayak is included in that fee. Tandems and other boats cost extra.

Disclaimer: We will have experienced paddlers on this trip, but they will not be responsible for telling you what is or is not safe for you to do. We watch out for one another and assist one another, but all individuals are responsible for, and manage their own safety. This responsibility includes assessing your gear, skill level, and physical conditioning relative to conditions and location, as well as making decisions about what you will or will not do. Participants acknowledge that kayaking is inherently dangerous and can lead to physical injury including death as well as property damage. Participants, on their behalf and on behalf of their heirs and assignees, agree to hold the announcers and other participants blameless in the event of such injury, damage or death. Please join us if you want to mildly stretch your capabilities, but please stay home if you would be wildly stretching them. Participants should have bracing skills, be able to self-rescue and assist in the rescue of others.