A signed personal liability release form is required for participation in any Shearwater activity. We have no set routes for these trips. The route on any given day depends on the tides, winds, and the guide. Our 3-hour Tours are not long enough to allow stopping on an island. We do stop paddling to drift and take a break, but landing and launching from rocky shores takes too long for these short trips.
Wildlife is by nature a bit unpredictable.
Common sightings are seals, bald eagles, a variety of sea birds, and intertidal life such as colorful sea stars. We sometimes also encounter river otters, wild mink, sea lions, or porpoise. While some people choose to bring these items, keep in mind that fine optics and electronics do not get along with salt water. Inexpensive waterproof single-use cameras are available and take surprisingly good pictures. No. 5 years is the youngest age we will take.