Caltech Da Vinci Club
Kayak, Kitesurf, Mountaineering, Sailing, Scuba, Ski, Waterski & more
Mission Statement:
The Da Vinci Club's mission is to enable members of the Caltech community to pursue a variety of skill-intensive outdoor sports, by providing instruction , equipment and organized trips.
Equipment:
Above: The Northstar double (red) and Sirocco (yellow) and Tempest (blue) single expedition kayaks.
Above: A Kaos sit-on-top surf kayak
All kayaks come with gear, including flotation vests and drybags. We also have one helmet, advisable for kitesurf and kayaking in the surf. We also have several books on kayaking and on coastal and river outings in So. Cal. and Baja California. Equipment courtesy of the Moore-Hufstedler Fund.
WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Equipment rental fees:
Equipment reservations:
Equipment check-out:
Note: We have ROLEEZ Wheels, Inc. straps available to tie down kayaks. We must make you aware of the fact that one of the straps of the same model was torn and cut in two during its first use, letting a kayak fall on the freeway. When contacted about this incident, ROLEEZ Wheels refused to take responsibility, offering only to replace the strap. We thus cannot recommend use of the ROLEEZ straps we currently have available.
Lessons:
Sea kayaking, eskimo roll, first-aid, avalanche and ice-climbing courses have been planned for this year, courtesy of the Moore-Hufstedler Fund and the Caltech Alumni Association. Subscribe to our mailing list to get course sign-up notices.
Mailing list:
Contact:
You may contact club officers by emailing outdoorscaltech.edu .
Affiliate Clubs:
Why Da Vinci?
By inventing diving equipment and helicopters, Leonardo Da Vinci gave us means to explore the waters and the skies. More importantly, Leonardo was the quintessential Rennaissance Man, interested in a broad variety of endeavors, combining inventiveness with curiosity. Our club seeks to provide members of the Caltech community with the opportunity to acquire a diverse set of skills while enjoying the incredible climate and landscape of Southern California.
Founders
The Da Vinci Club was co-founded by Alex B
äcker and Dan Lieberman.This page has been visited