Kitesurf Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Alameda. It's inside Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach. From Oakland it's roughly 2.9 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Encinal Boat Ramp in Alameda is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alameda, CA |
| Park | Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Kitesurf Launch, check closures with California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Kitesurf Launch is in Alameda, California. Open the map link to see where Kitesurf Launch sits on the shore.
Fees for Kitesurf Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Kitesurf Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Boat Ramp Street Slipway in Richmond, about 13 miles away.
Encinal Boat Ramp in Alameda (1 mile), Lakeside Park Boat Ramp in Oakland (3 miles) and Arrowhead Park Boat Ramp in Oakland (3.6 miles).
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