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Mendocino trip impressions: Great camping and kayak trip!
 “My first trip with the club and it didn't disappoint! The Mendocino coast has been on my bucket list for paddling destinations for some time, I have seen pictures and videos of the caves and rock formations online so I was really looking forward to it. Pictures and videos don’t do justice to actually being there and experiencing it first hand. This trip ended up being a fantastic couple of days exploring sea caves, passage ways, tunnels, and blowholes. I even found myself surfing through a narrow slot section and helping Mike Z. demonstrate a proper T-rescue! Mendocino offered something for everyone and every skill level, the weather was mild and the water was crystal clear. When not on the water the fun didn’t stop, pot-luck and story time with Scott, horseshoes and games at the campground, to wandering around Fort Bragg and Mendocino. The weekend went way too fast, and I'm already looking forward to the next trip! ” ~ Jeff P
“The timing for the campout was perfect for a number of reasons, Covid cases had dropped, weather was great and the water conditions were near perfect to explore the coastal shorelines, headlands, caves and rivers that Mendocino has to offer. Scott Hagerty who took the lead organizing the event deserves a big thank you for putting it all together.” ~ Larry B
“Getting out in the ocean and paddling through those tunnels and into a cave or two at Russian Gulch were real highlights for me. Mike and Larry were wonderful guides, as always, and it was extra special to have Sergei, one of the elite Tsunami Rangers, show us his favorite spots to the north.” ~ Kathleen K-L
Some photos below. More images are posted on our Flickr photo album. |
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Upcoming ENC Paddles
Please check our calendar for details about location, arrival time, launch time, if there are facilities, what to wear, etc. Each description will have the paddle host contact information in case you have questions.
 September 10-11 — Ryan’s Cove Kayak Campout and Full Moon Paddle
Saturday 1:30 p.m. launch at Stone Lagoon and camp at Ryan's Cove until Sunday, Sept. 11. Join Karen and Lena for kayak camping overnight at Ryan’s Cove on the west shore of Stone Lagoon! We will set up camp, explore the cove, have dinner, kayak to the sand spit for the 8:03 pm full moon rise. Paddling back in the glow of the full moon, we will sleep beneath the stars and rise at will the next morning.
 Ryan's cove has 6 campsites, and 1 outhouse. Parking is free, but the camping is $20. Camping requires a small tent, bivouac or hammock, sleeping bag, pad, enough water, food for dinner, breakfast and lunch, a stove/fuel, dish, spork, headlamp, medication, and possibly rain gear. We need to leave the campsites by noon. This trip can be done by either kayak or SUP with appropriate gear. PFD’s required. More specific details can be seen on the calendar posting. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 7 via the following form.
Depending on your membership or non-membership status, there will either be a $0, $10, or $15 fee that goes towards insurance. If you are uncertain about filling out the form, contact the paddlehost on the calendar listing before the deadline to register.
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Need a little help funding your paddling experiences, explore ENC Grants
Explore North Coast has grants from a general fund that will help partially cover costs for those who want to become an ENC member but may have budget constraints or ENC members interested in developing kayaking skills through formal instruction and need some financial support to take the course. Please email us for any questions. |
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