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Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Kayak Connection providing orientation before pushing off the dock in Santa Cruz Harbor.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Inside the breakwater of Santa Cruz water the paddling is easy but the surroundings are still a delight.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Paddling from Santa Cruz Harbor to the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Paddling from Santa Cruz Harbor to the Santa Cruz Wharf. The Pacific Ocean stretches into the distance.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Returning to Santa Cruz Harbor from the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Returning to Santa Cruz Harbor from the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Santa Cruz harbor sees active sailboat and powerboat traffic. Conscientious paddlers will have no trouble avoiding the boats, and they can be quite elegant to watch as they make their way to sea.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Kayak Connection in Santa Cruz offers friendly service, reasonable prices, convenient put-in, and a good selection of serviceable gear.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Kayak Connection in Santa Cruz offers friendly service, reasonable prices, convenient put-in, and a good selection of serviceable gear.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
Kayak Connection in Santa Cruz harbor.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
The Kayak Connection shop at Santa Cruz harbor.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
A good inventory of gear is available at Kayak Connection in Santa Cruz harbor.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/25/2018
A good inventory of gear is available at Kayak Connection in Santa Cruz harbor.