Santa Cruz Channel Islands Camp/Kayak/Hike/Snorkel

NEW ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE! CAMP/KAYAK/HIKE/SNORKEL
Experience of a lifetime exploring sea caves, coves, and hikes on Santa Cruz Island off of Ventura, California, 7.5 hour drive from Phoenix.
•Depart Ventura with Island Packers at 9:00 am, Sunday.
During the 1 hour ride, you'll see dolphins and possibly whales to Santa Cruz, Scorpion Bay.
•Walk 1/2 mile with your backpack to campsite, complete with tables, rodent proof storage box, potable water and vault toilet nearby.
•3 tents/6 people per site (I have 2 sites booked, only one available for others to use though)
•Potable water and vault toilets on site
How do I do this?
•Book all of this ASAP since campsites are very limited already!
1. Go to recreation.gov to reserve Sunday-Tues (2 nights) Santa Cruz Scorpion. With your Senior pass it's only $7.50/night OR the first 3 people to contact me will get my other site number.
2. Then you must pay for your Island Packers Boat shuttle, $88/person, plus kayak roundtrip $22, total of $110.
•Book the 9 am departure (Sun) from Ventura Harbor and a 4:30 pm return (Tues) from Scorpion either online or 805.642.1393
3. Rent your kayak from Channel Island Kayak at $35/dayx3 = $105
online or 805.984.5995
The Plan:
•We'll explore sea caves and coves via kayak and hike when we're not relaxing at camp. Snorkeling is also available free at Scorpion Bay beach area with your own equipment.
•What to bring:
Check Island Packers website for details!
60 pounds max/person. No single item over 45 pounds
Backpack (to carry stuff up to campsite) and Daypack for hikes/1st Aid Kit
Jet boil/pocket rocket and fuel
Food-dehydrated is recommended
Rodent proof boxes for your food!
Trash bags. No trash removal on island. Pack it in-Pack it out
Tent/pad/bag/pillow/hammock
Lights/headlamp
Water shoes/hiking boots/sandals or shoes for campsite
Swimwear/towel/snorkel gear
Windbreaker/hat/sunscreen/kayak gloves
Confirmation sheet from reservation.gov
Walkie Talkies (optional)
Binoculars (optional)
Foldable wagon (optional) $10 transport fee to Island Packers

Websites to use for booking and information:
**https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232498**
**https://islandpackers.com/island-camping/scorpion-anchorage-camping-santa-cruz-island/**
**https://cikayak.com/kayak-rentals/**

Additional websites to check out:
https://islandpackers.com/island-campint/overnight-gear-guidelines/
https://www.thewanderingqueen.com/channel-islands-camping/
https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/index.htm

•THIS IS AN AMBITIOUS ADVENTURE AND I HOPE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE IT WITH US!
You could use a good adventure paddle!

IMPORTANT! NEW! PLEASE READ!
WAIVER,RELEASE,AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I hereby waive, release and discharge the Meetup group Just Add Water Paddlers and it's leaders, organizers, members and participants from any and all claims for personal injury, illness, property damage or death resulting from my, and that of my guest(s), participation in any of the group's events. I acknowledge that the event has risks, and I assume these risks with the full understanding that injuries may result from my participation in any event. I intend this release to discharge the above named from any and all liability arising from or connected in any way with my participation in any event, even though that liability may result from the negligence or carelessness of the above named.
I certify that I am of sufficient physical condition to participate in this event, and that my equipment is in proper condition for use at the event.
I have read this waiver and release and fully understand its terms and agree that it shall be binding on my heirs and assigns. I consent to emergency transportation and care at my own expense if I become injured or ill.
GUESTS: My guest(s) have read this waiver, and have agreed to it. I accept full responsibility for my guest's safety and behavior.
My RSVP and/or participating in this event is my signature on this waiver for me and my guest(s).
The organizer of this trip is a Volunteer, not a leader.
Emergency contact information will be gathered before each event, so have phone numbers and names ready.