Breakaway Excursions has been my find of the year. So far I have gone on three of their events. (Sunrise paddle and breakfast, sunset paddle with campfire and Paddle and Cinco De Mayo feast) I am always impressed with Doug and Pam's level of professionalism and knowledge. They make everyone in the group feel welcomed and the food at the end of the paddle is out of this world. No paper plates!! They believe in 'pack in and pack out' and only use re-usable products. Another great aspect is their policy on transporting kayaks. I own my own kayak and they don't charge me a fee to transport it along with the rental kayaks. I like that I can go on paddles with friends who do not own kayaks. You can also rent kayaks without joining one of the special event paddles they organize. However, I highly recommend the special events. It's not just a paddle, but a social event.