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EXPEDITIONS
Canot-camping La Vérendrye
EXPEDITIONS commit serious time to travelling by sea. Paddling the length of the Sea of Cortez often begins in un- remarkable San Filipe. “The only reason people start at San Filipe is to say they did the whole thing,” declared expedi- tion paddler Dan Kennedy after starting there three times. Expeditions come with a bonus shut-
tle adventure. For example, according to Jen Kleck of Aqua Adventures, “A couple recently paddled the length of Baja and found transport back to San Diego for them and their kayaks in a semi heading north empty. They made this connection at the Costco loading dock in Cabo. A couple of guys heading to Mulege have arranged transport back north with a gringo who owns a hotel in Mulege.”
SAMPLE TRIP: San Felipe to Cabo San Lucas
ACCESS: Get creative on this one. Have a friend drop you off in San Filipe and figure it out in Cabo. Or just stay.
KAYAKS: BYOB.
LENGTH: About 1,300 km (700 nautical miles), 3 months.
PERMITS: Check in at park offices as you pass by. To fish, you need licenses for both your kayak and yourself. Ask at the park offices about where to buy.
HIGHLIGHTS: Living with the rhythms of the sea and its animals, remote sections nobody else bothers to do the logistics for.
EXPERIENCE SEZ: A basic command of Spanish would be really helpful.
GINNI CALLAHAN is the founder of Columbia River Kaya- king and Sea Kayak Baja Mexico. She teaches and guides during summer on the Lower Columbia River and during winter in Baja, Mexico.
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PHOTO: GARY LUHM
Photo: FQCK
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