Yackin’ on a Friday

Meet: 12 pm at TroGro (Starbucks by EVK)

Return: around 5:00

Member: $32 Non member: $40

Participant Driver (1): $26

Activity: day kayaking

Difficulty: 3/8 (Easy) Distance (miles): n/a Elevation: n/a

Recommended Prior Experience: MUST KNOW HOW TO SWIM NO EXCEPTIONS, but beginner friendly

Location of Trip: Huntington Beach

Native Land:

Acjachemen, Tongva

Big plans to yak Friday night? Come get a head start with a relaxing, easy afternoon kayaking trip! We’ll meet at noon at TroGro outside of EVK where we will then drive to Huntington Beach, have lunch and enjoy a few hours of paddling under the hot sun. We’ll return around 5 PM, so you can still enjoy a night out. No prior kayaking experience is necessary, but YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM AND COMFORTABLY TREAD WATER! NO EXCEPTIONS! (no lifeguard on duty)

Contact the Guides:

Tal Slon tslon@usc.edu

Savraj Singh savrajsi@usc.edu

What to Bring:

*REMINDER: if you do not have something on this list, do not panic. SC Outfitters has gear that can supplement whatever you have!*

• THE ABILITY TO SWIM!!! NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Water (2L minimum)

• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

• Bathing Suit and Towel

• Water shoes (chacos, sandals, etc)

• Change of clothes

Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All SC Outfitter trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.

TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM

• Difficulty rating for trips

  • 1: No physical activity.

  • 2: Leisurely walk.

  • 3: 3-5 miles, about 1500 ft of gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.

  • 4: 5-10 miles, about 3000 ft of gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.

  • 5: 10-14 miles, over 3000 ft of gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 6: At high altitude. 10-14 miles, over 3000 ft of gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 7: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude. Scrambling involved

  • 8: u gunna die

And that’s it! Well that and make sure to have a blast on your trip!