A paddle host fun day of practice
Explore North Coast held their second Paddle Host Training on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 9 am in Trinidad. A sunny day welcomed the paddlers as they gathered together. It was few  hours past high tide, the water had a mixed swell, and there was a light 2 to 4 mph breeze. Hosted by Mike and Larry, around 15 ENC kayakers applied what they practiced previously from Big Lagoon to the different water dynamics of Trinidad — bracing and leaning, paddling backwards, and combining different strokes to maneuver their boats around each other and the wash rocks. Towards the end of the workshop the group practiced assisted rescues. With such positive response and participation ENC hopes to have more practice events in the future.
But there’s more! One more Paddle Host Training for this spring is planned for Saturday, April 23 in Trinidad. Mike and Larry will focus on a few skills that they were not able to cover and practice during the last workshop. See more details below and on ENC's calendar.
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Upcoming 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.
April 16 — North Shore Big Lagoon
 8:30 a.m. Meet at the north side parking area — check the directions in the calendar or contact the host for this different access point. Get a new perspective paddling at Big Lagoon from the north side, paddling up to the breach point of the lagoon to experience the interaction and magnificence of the place where the Pacific meets the lagoon. This paddle is appropriate for beginning paddlers and suitable for all types of water craft. Visit the ENC calendar for more details. RSVP by April 14
 April 23— ENC Paddle Host Training Part 3
Launch time 8:45 a.m. at Trinidad. Hosted by Larry and Mike. This is the last paddle host workshop for the spring. The focus will be expanding skills learned during the previous training in a coastal environment and covering a few skills that they were not able to go over during the last session. This includes the side slip (aka the hanging draw), rescues in conditions and towing. RSVP by April 21.
April 30 — Clean-up around Tuluwat Island
 9 a.m. Meet at the Samoa Bridge boat ramp. Bring your kayak or canoe and join us on a clean-up paddle to locations around Tuluwat Island. We will meet at 9 a.m. to be ready for a 9:45 a.m. safety briefing and a 10 am launch. All skill levels and boat types are welcome. Sit-on-tops with milk crates or bins are handy for hauling garbage as are canoes with bins to hold junk. You'll be getting out and getting mucky so dress appropriately but safely. Visit our calendar for more details. RSVP by April 28.
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 Updates on Mendocino Trip, July 28-31
ENC will be emailing a form to those who are on a list to receive trip updates and we will also post the form to our website. This is for those who plan to attend. This will help us:
- Estimate of how many people intend to be there
- Figure out the different types of paddling areas people are interested in experiencing
- Narrow down the cost per person per night at the group campsite and get a deposit for those nights
- Prepare overall for the nice long weekend
Visit our Mendocino web page where we will continue to update information.
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For Sale
14' Necky Manitou and 16' Hobie Adventure Island Sailing Kayak — The Manitou is like-new and has been stored inside. The Hobie includes sail rig, outriggers with trampoline, mirage drive, rod holders for fishing and more. I am posting this for a friend so if you’re interested I can get you in touch with them. Email: lilmorris2000@yahoo.com or check out this link.
Yakima Show-Down Kayak rack — Yakima’s version of a “load assist” car-top kayak rack. Basically brand new. Sells for $600 new. Will sell for $300. Email: lilmorris2000@yahoo.com.
Epic V7 Surfski ($1400). Very good condition. 17 ft x 21 inches. Sit-on-top surfski with rudder control. This is a rotomolded, 53lb kayak that is durable boat with rear hatch. Accommodates anyone from 5 ft tall to 6'7". It is an excellent entry level surfski for fitness paddling, surfing small waves, and covering miles in a timely manner. Scott Hagerty, 360-379-1558
Sterling Reflection Sea Kayak ($1850). Good condition. 16 ft. x 23 in. 52lbs. Fiberglass. Skeg. New hatch covers. Keel strip. This is an older model Reflection that is a lively maneuverable “performance” kayak. Scott Hagerty, 360-379-1558
Kayak accessories: Large spray skirts, helmets, PFDs, tow belt, etc. Scott Hagerty, 360-379-1558
If you would like to list your outdoor-related item for sale in the next newsletter please click here and fill out the form. We will not be able to update the posting once the newsletter is sent, so think of it as an old-fashioned printed classified.
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