COVID Info for 2026
We continue to be respectful of the damage Covid and other illness can inflict. We insist on good hygiene around camp and recommend vaccination. While there are good hospitals in Ensenada, anyone suffering severe symptoms from Covid, or any other illness/injury, would be better served in the US or their home country. It is your responsibility to have/acquire sufficient evacuation/health care insurance to meet your needs and expectations. A google search for "adventure travel insurance" will produce a variety of results to meet a variety of needs.
NEWS for 2026
We will drive from San Diego to our Festival site on Sunday April 12, 2026 (departure about 10:00am) and drive back to San Diego on April 18 (arriving about 5pm).
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Baja Kayak Festival - Registration
British Canoeing Assessments may be available! Dates for a Sea Leader Assessment TBD. If you would like to assess for Sea Leader, please let Jen know! Advance registration with British Canoeing is required. Please visit www.britishcanoeing.org.uk for details.
British Canoeing Personal Performance Award assessments for "Sea Kayak" and "Coastal Sea Kayak" are also possible. There are no pre-requisites or advance registration needed for these - you just need to tell us! Please visit www.britishcanoeing.org.uk to read the details of the awards and what is required to pass an assessment.
Mission
- Let's challenge ourselves to paddle in the dynamic coastal environment of the Mexican Pacific Ocean.
- Learn something new through the practice of sea kayaking.
- Pay homage to the places we get to see when we paddle; not only because of our passion for kayaking, but because of the passion we feel for discovering new places to enjoy and respect.
Festival Location
Our event is held along a magical stretch of coastline in northern Baja where a rocky peninsula juts into the Pacific. Here, the ocean swell interacts with the rocky, craggy coastline to produce a multitude of play spots for the adventurous kayaker! Two small islands a few miles offshore provide a spectacular destination for intrepid explorers. The wildlife that the cold, clear waters nurture is outstanding.
One of my favorite things about kayaking is experiencing new places and meeting new people. There's nothing like traveling at 3 or 4 mph to get to know a place! Since we're in Mexico, we're going to enjoy the culture, food, history, and uniqueness of our location both on and off the water.
The location is about 3 hours south of San Diego and 45 minutes south of Ensenada, Baja.
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