We are a group of 500 sea kayakers who live throughout the Bay Area and beyond. We like to paddle and explore everything from sloughs, to bays, to the open ocean. Our interests range from flat water paddling, to kayak-surfing, expeditions, and playing in the rocks. We like to eat and socialize, to learn and share paddling skills, and to deepen our knowledge about our environment. Many lasting relationships have started on a BASK trip. BASK members have organized expeditions to Alaska, Baja, Brit …

Enjoy sailing expeditions and adventures on San Francisco Bay sailing a modern 46 foot Hunter sloop in some of the best, most diverse and occasionally challenging conditions in the world.  This is an opportunity to sail a 'big' boat out of Richmond, California with new and old friends, and with an experienced crew.  You can participate as much as you like in sailing the boat and manning the lines, or just take in the sights, sounds and action of being on the water.

We are a group that quarterly plans 1-2 week overland trips crossing some of Americas most scenic beautiful rural open space areas. These areas are only accessible by heavily modified 4x4 vehicles. Most recently we have been through MOAB Utah, Death Valley, and Mojave Desert. Most members have modified Landcruisers & Land Rovers set up for extended duration away from civilization. Some trips can take us 5+ days from the time we leave the pavement before we see it again.

Lets go on an Indian Food Expedition. Not all Indian eateries are the same. There are buffets, a la cart, chaat, sweet shops, snacks and the lists goes on. There is no one type of Indian food as it includes Bengali, Goan, Rajasthani, South Indian,  Punjabi and more all loaded with exotic and intricate flavors. The naming of Indian foods is not nearly as complex as it sounds! many dishes are named after the cooking process.  Tandoor simply means roasted or barbequed.  If you're new (or even an ex …