Fitness & Workout
We are proud to offer low impact workouts through the fun and adventure of kayaking.
Get out of the gym and explore the outdoors on one of our local nature tours.
Kayaking is for those who are basically healthy but not necessarily athletic.
Join us for a fun workout paddling our lakes and bays around scenic San Diego County.
Beginners are welcome.
See some of our upcoming activities below.
Workout In Nature - Coronado Island
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 1-4pm
Sponsored by the Magdalena Ecke YMCA
Join us for a 3-hour workout exploring Coronado Island on San Diego Bay.
We'll meet up for an introductory paddling lesson and then take off for our workout.
We will paddle under the Coronado Bay Bridge toward the Ferry Landing with a beautiful view of the downtown skyline across the bay.
Beginners are welcome.
Workout In Nature: Dinner Paddle on Mission Bay
Saturday, August 20, 2011, 6-10pm
Sponsored by the Magdalena Ecke YMCA
Join us for an easy workout paddle to the dinner on Mission Bay.
We'll meet up for an introductory paddling lesson and then take off for a leisurely workout.
We will paddle over to the Barefoot Bar and Grill for a scrumptious no-host dinner on the patio while we watch the sunset.
After dinner we will paddle by Sea World to watch the fireworks.
Beginners are welcome.
Workout In Nature: Full Moon Paddle
Saturday, July 16, 2011, 7-10pm
Sponsored by the Magdalena Ecke YMCA
Join us for a workout exploring Mission Bay under the Full Moon.
We'll meet up for an introductory paddling lesson and then take off for a leisurely workout.
We will paddle by Sea World toward the bait barge where the sea lions like to hang out.
On the way back we will stop and watch the Sea World fireworks.
Beginners are welcome.
Workout In Nature: Sunset and Dinner Paddle on San Diego Bay
Saturday, September 10, 2011, 5-9pm
Sponsored by the Magdalena Ecke YMCA
Join us for an exquisite sunset paddle around Coronado Island on San Diego Bay.
We'll meet up for an introductory paddling lesson and then take off for our adventure.
We will paddle under the Coronado Bay Bridge to the Ferry Landing where we will land on the beach.
There we will dine at a casual restaurant with a beautiful view of the downtown skyline across the bay.
Beginners are welcome.
Workout In Nature: Kayak Lake Hodges to Dinner at Hernandez Hideaway
Sponsored by the Magdalena Ecke YMCA
Join us for this fun Workout In Nature (W.I.N.) on North County's largest reservoir. We are proud to offer the YMCA's MasterFit adventure program which brings fitness, fun and fellowship outdoors!
We will start with an introductory paddling lesson and then take off to explore this remote lake.
During our paddle we will stop at Hernandez Hideaway for a no-host lunch and socializing.
Beginners are welcome.
Workout in Nature: Kayak Shelter Island - Point Loma
Saturday, February 5, 2011, 1-4pm
Sponsored by the Magdalena Ecke YMCA
Join us for this fun Workout In Nature (W.I.N.) on San Diego Bay. We will meet at Shelter Island for basic kayak instructions and then paddle out toward Point Loma to see the friendly California Sea Lions that live there.
Beginners are welcome.
Our adventure tour guide is Marie Humphrey, ACA Certified Kayak Instructor.
