California Canoe & Kayak

Specialties

California Canoe & Kayak and Dive Center can have you Padi certified and ready to explore the underwater world. Experience this amazing sport in your own backyard along with what the rest of the world has to offer! Huge selection of Swim suits, scuba and snorkeling gear.

We offer the largest selection of kayaks, canoes, surfski, stand up paddleboards and accessories in the bay area, with sales, lessons, rentals, instructional trips and repairs.

History

Established in 1972.

California Canoe & Kayak was founded in 1972 by Ann Dwyer as Canoe Trips West. Shortly thereafter Canoe Trips West was sold to Don Thoman, a retired USAF Captain and sailor. From 1975 to 1982 Don ran a low key retail operation, canoe, kayak and small dinghy sailing livery on the bank of Corta Madera Creek in Greenbrae, Marin County, California.

In 1980 Keith Miller, a Red Cross Canoe Instructor, began teaching canoe classes at Don’s site. They became good friends and in the fall of 1982 the merger of Keith’s backyard/​garage whitewater canoe, kayak and raft business in Novato and Don’s creekside store gave birth to Canoe Trips West/​Marin Whitewater. Together they ran the business for three years.

Meet the Business Owner

Keith and Tammy M.

Business Owner

Keith and Tammy are the heart and soul of CCK. As local business owners, they are passionate about paddlesports and dedicated to the community and the environment. They actively support Rivers for Change, Friends of the River, the Tuolumne River Trust, American Whitewater, Save San Francisco Bay and others in their efforts to preserve wild rivers, clean oceans and pristine coastlines. CCK’s special events enhance paddlesports, build community, and raise money to support local kids and non-​profit organizations. This commitment is just one of the reasons they were voted ‘Retailer of the Year’ by Canoe & Kayak Magazine in 2000.

California Canoe & Kayak’s mission is to provide the best instruction possible — whether in a sea kayak, whitewater kayak, canoe, stand up paddleboard or scuba certification. Their goal is to help you discover the joy and freedom of paddling and to provide you with the instruction you need to become the paddler you want to be.

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