We had a fantastic kayaking tour with Erik on the Russian River estuary! The pace was perfect for our family of 6 adults, in 3 kayaks, some experienced kayakers and some not at all. We saw otters, seals - who came right up to the kayaks, cows walking into the shallows to look back at us, swallows nesting, osprey, pelicans, oyster catchers, gorgeous trees and shores and at the end, a lovely short walk onto a beach where the Pacific waves were gently "crashing" and the seals humorously making their way with their single back fin from the estuary to the ocean. Erik was very knowledgeable, passionate about his love of the surroundings and nature, prompt, helpful, and extremely personable. Very highly recommended!