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Rubicon Adventures

31 reviews
#4 of 15 things to do in Forestville
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Forestville, CA, USA
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About Rubicon Adventures
Stand Up Paddleboard Sonoma County, Whitewater Rafting Northern California. Multi-sport and Adventure Travel. Rubicon Adventures believes in direct passenger participation in the river adventure. River trips are a great fun way to access wilderness and to teach and challenge you with a new experience. Anyone in reasonably good physical condition will enjoy a whitewater voyage. There is very little "hard" work, especially when many hands are involved. We offer whitewater rafting trips on the Trinity River, Eel River and Cache Creek.New :Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)trips on the Russian River. Introduction: Paddle Board 101. We spend 1/2 day learning about paddle board, skill development, strokes, turns, safety and rescue. and a 2 hour paddle on the verdant waters near Wohler Bridge on the Russian River. Our instructors are ACA trained, WSUPA and PSUPA certified and expert SUP paddlers/surfers.New for 2018: Muli-Sport Adventures in Belize including Sea Kayaking, SUP and Diving.
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Reviewed August 10, 2019 via mobile
Another fantastic paddle with Rubicon

If you want to have a ton of fun, see beautiful stretches of the Russian River, and learn a lot about SUPing, join Bill Mashek and the Rubicon crew. My boyfriend and I too his his 13-year old on the downriver tour today. We got...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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rubicon, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded August 12, 2019

Thanks for your great review Andrea, you guys know how to have fun

Reviewed July 25, 2019
Amazing afternoon of SUP

We took a tour with Bill from Wohler Bridge with my two boys 8 & 10 years old. Bill is great with the kids and took a lot of time to run through the basics so would be safe and in control on the water....More

Date of experience: July 2019
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rubicon, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded July 27, 2019

Thanks Sam. We all had a fun day on the river

Reviewed July 21, 2019
Bill is the best!

Going down river on a paddle is always a fabulous trip - after the first time, it’s easier to handle and more fun than a kayak or canoe

Date of experience: July 2019
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bill m, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded July 22, 2019

Thanks Patrice, you guys are a lot of fun!

Reviewed June 12, 2018
SUP 101 Basic Learning

Great experience. I was uncertain about taking on this activity but game to try. The instructor "John" was thorough and careful with the introduction instruction activity on dry land. When we put in the river John was attentive and provided continuous instruction and encouragement. It...More

Date of experience: June 2018
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rubicon, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded June 13, 2018

Thanks for your kind words and I will pass the information to John. Keep paddling! Bill

Reviewed August 5, 2017
Awesome experience!

Super fun for my first time! They served us sandwiches, watermelon and cookies for dessert! At the end we took a swim in the cold water.

Date of experience: July 2017
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rubicon, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded August 7, 2017

Thanks for your great review and supporting us.

Reviewed June 30, 2017 via mobile
SUP Greatness

Planned this on a whim, glad I did...John was the perfect guide. River is peaceful and a great retreat. A must do

Date of experience: June 2017
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Reviewed August 3, 2016
The Highlight of Our Summer!

My wife and I and our two kids (10 & 12), did the SUP 101 Wohler Bridge Tour and it was absolutely incredible! Bill was a great instructor that got everyone up and paddling in no time. That part of the river is so beautiful...More

Date of experience: July 2016
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rubicon, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded October 28, 2017

thanks for your great review Matt, hope to see you all soon!! Bill

Reviewed June 22, 2016
Great trip and excellent guidance

A group of my friends and I have done a few different SUP trips with Bill and crew at both Russian River and Tomales Bay. We had a great time, every time! Bill really takes the time to teach you the ropes of SUP'ing and...More

Date of experience: June 2016
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rubicon, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded June 25, 2016

Thanks for the kind words Katie, it is always fun paddling with you all!

Reviewed September 29, 2015 via mobile
Really enjoy the trip!

We had a good and privet time. It's September but not that hot. The river is quite, clean and shallow, prefect for someone like me who can not swim but also can enjoy the water activity. John is a very good guide with passion and...More

Date of experience: September 2015
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rubicon, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded May 13, 2016

Thanks for you kind word Tiff, I will let John know. Hope to see you again soon. Bill

Reviewed July 24, 2015
A perfect day!

Both Bill and John were incredibly accommodating, friendly and helpful. We didn't plan ahead, and called on a Monday morning when they were just about to send out their trip for the day. We got a call back from John within 30 minutes, and he...More

Date of experience: July 2015
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rubicon, Owner at Rubicon Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded July 26, 2015

Thanks for your great review Deborah. That certainly was a crazy but fun day. I am really glad we could accommodate you and your family.

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River trips are from 1 to 6 days, and we run 5 different rivers in different parts of California. The ratings of the rivers we run are class 2-3. this can vary depending on water levels. All areas lodging is available... More
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