[Paddlewise] Paddling Near SF and Monterey CA

I believe someone recently iquired about paddling in this
area, but I was not paying attention at the time.  I will be
attending a technical conference in Monterery May 22-25 and
likely arriving the weekend before probably via SF, to save
on airfare and with luck kayak a bit that weekend.  I have
two colleagues who may come with me who are experts at
"Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalictrant Compounds", but
rookies at kayaking.  Since we will occaissionally be
discussing business this should all be tax deductable under
entertainment? or perhaps transportation costs?  I have
advanced boating skills but if I kill my friends before they
get to present at the conference their companies will never
forgive me.  Any suggestions for outfitters to rent boats
for us and beginner to intermediate level paddles in the
area that won't bore me, but will still keep my freinds out
of trouble?  Also how is May for whale watching?  I assume
we have a shot at seeing Gray Whales that time of year?


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