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Boating and Paddling

Sailboat and swans at Spring Lake Regional Park

Boat Launches

Developed boat launches are available at Regional Parks in Bodega Bay, on the Russian River, at Spring Lake in Santa Rosa, and at the Hudeman Slough waterway of San Pablo Bay. 

Paddling

Kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing are popular activities at Spring Lake, where summer rentals are available, and at parks along the Russian River, on Bodega Harbor, and the Gualala River. The Regional Parks offer plenty of settings to launch your kayak, board or canoe.

Upcoming boating and paddling events

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15
OCTOBER 2026

Kayak 101: Introductory Skills

Spring Lake Regional Park
4:30pm - 6:30pm
16
OCTOBER 2026

Kayak: Settle Down at Sundown Paddle

Spring Lake Regional Park
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
22
OCTOBER 2026

Kayak: Senior Paddle

Spring Lake Regional Park
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
31
OCTOBER 2026

Kayak: Spooky Paddle!

Spring Lake Regional Park
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm