2026 Return to Elkhorn Slough

Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/19/2026
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Location
Monterey Bay Eco Tours

Contact
Name: Al Munoz-Flores
E-mail: amunozflores@aol.com
Phone: 818.642.9560

IMPORTANT UPDATE: CANCELLATION OF ELKHORN SLOUGH TOUR

Hello Porsche Friends,

As many of you may have heard, a fire broke out at the battery storage facility in Moss Landing this morning. It appears that a number of roads have been closed, a shelter in place order is in effect, and a Fire/Police Command Post has been established at The Sea Harvest Restaurant. The fire is expected to burn out over the next 24 hours and as of Noon today the Shelter In Place order is continuing until further notice.

I have contacted Wendy, who is the owner of Monterey Bay Eco Tours, and I informed her that based on the current information, unknown length of fire, and potential health hazard in the area at the time of our TOUR, she agreed to cancel our trip that will be rescheduled at a future date. Over the last three years, I have communicated with her a number of times and understand that hers is a local family owned business and she was understandably devastated by another fire and fear of it harming the Elkhorn Slough environment.

Mark and I are disappointed and have developed a get together and lunch that is not a official PCA event; rather, an opportunity to socialize and meet independently for lunch.

Mark and I will be at the Starbucks at the Crossroads in Carmel at 10:30 AM tomorrow (Saturday 091926) to enjoy each others cars and socialize.
Each of us will then drive not in an organized manner to the Taphouse in Big Sur Restaurant for lunch.

www.bigsurtaphouse.com/

I will provide further information in the near future abut when the event will be rescheduled the event, or if a refund is requested.

I appreciate your understanding.

Al

Join us for our third year to Elkhorn Slough for a “Return to Elkhorn Slough”. The Tour provides amazing wildlife viewing aboard the El Cat, an innovative, custom, fully electric catamaran, built in Moss Landing. As we glide slowly, cleanly and quietly through the meandering channels led by the experienced captain and crew, we will be treated to a spectacle of vibrant wetlands and lush marshes teeming with an array of wildlife. During the tour, we will see otters, sea lions, harbor seals, and a diverse population of birds, as the Elkhorn Slough is part of the Pacific Flyway. Join us on a one-of-a-kind, electric-powered catamaran ride for a narrated wildlife tour along one of California’s largest tidal waterways.

The 32 participants for our Tour to Elkhorn Slough will begin by meeting promptly at 8:00 AM at Chili’s restaurant in Seaside on Saturday, September 19th. We will have our driver’s meeting and signing of Waivers and depart at 8:30 am for an enjoyable drive.

Because we will need to be on the Boat by 10:00 AM we request that if you are going directly to the boat, you arrive no later than 9:45 AM. A Jacket, sun screen, and camera are recommended. Food and beverages (including beer and wine) are also permitted to be brought on the boat.

After the tour will proceed North directly to the Sea Harvest Restaurant for Lunch at 12:00 PM.

A copy of the menu at Sea Harvest for your review will be sent to you prior to the event. It will be very helpful if you decide what you plan to order so that we will be able to complete the ordering of our lunch in a timely manner facilitate ordering lunch. After placing your order, you will pay for your meal, and be given a buzzer that will call you when it is ready.

In the event that the changes of plans interfere with your schedule and you are not able to attend either the Boat Tour or the Lunch please notify me no later than Friday, September 11, 12:00 PM.
Fee: $30.00

Return to Elkhorn Slough
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 AM (1 1/2 hour Tour)
Maximum Capacity 32 Passengers
Contact: Al Munoz-Flores

To register for the event, use the booking form below. The cost is $30 per member. The maximum number of attendees is 32. Online registration closes on Monday, September 14th at 12:00PM.

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