Kayak Sea Cave Tour & Mendocino Coastal Campout Weekend! Kayak Sea Cave Tour & Mendocino Coastal Campout Weekend!
Kayak Sea Cave Tour & Mendocino Coastal Campout Weekend!
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Overview
Status
Normal
Start Time
Jun 16, 2023 (Friday)
End Time
Jun 18, 2023 (Sunday)
Location
Mendocino - See Directions Below -
Category
Special Event
Club
Urban Diversion
Region
UD-San Francisco Special Event
Sharing
All Clubs
Event Host
Brian Low
Max Attendees
8
Max Guests
Unlimited
Cost Range
$359.00 -
$399.00
Join us camping and exploring in the beautiful area of Mendocino. Our weekend will be filled with fun and adventure. We'll jump in some kayaks and go through some of the many sea caves in the area and we'll take some time to explore the cute town of Mendocino. This is definitely one you don't want to miss!
Basic Details:
Kayak Sea Cave Tour &
Mendocino Campout Weekend!
Join us for a guided Kayak tour of the Mendocino Sea Caves and an unforgettable weekend of coastal car camping!
How many of you can say you've kayaked through a sea cave before?!
This is going to be an awesome nature exploration weekend, with hiking, kayaking and epic beaches! We are maximizing our time in Mendocino, and camping at a coastal campground. We are in for a big treat with this trip!
What to Expect:
On Friday, we will meetup at our lovely campsite, set up camp and get to know each other around the campfire. Expect smores and great company! Make sure to pick up dinner on the drive up. You lovely host will be waiting for you at camp, with snacks, smores and a roaring fire.
On Saturday, we'll have a hearty, hot breakfast and then head down to the beach to meet with our kayaking guide. This kayak experience is completely guided by a trained professional who will explain and demonstrate basic paddling techniques and safety. If this is your first time kayaking, this is a beginner friendly tour and there is no need to be nervous. The kayaking portion is a mild/easypaddle. No kayaking experience needed.Keep your eyes peeled for otters, seals, starfish, jellyfish, dolphins, and much more. There is so much biodiversity in this area, you never know what you'll catch a glimpse of.
Once we are back on land, we'll take a short drive around the cute town of Mendocino. We can walk around and pop into some of the local shops and eateries. Back at camp we'll enjoy a delicious meal prepared by your host. We will end the night the best way we know how, around the campfire!
On Sunday, we will have a yummy group breakfast, and pack up camp. Feel free to head home anytime on Sunday, just make sure to trade contact info with new friends and future camping buddies. For those that stay into the afternoon, we can explore Mendocino with a coastal hike at the famous "Glass Beach," and grab lunch before we drive home.
Info about the Sea Cave Kayak Tour:
"Leaving Van Damme cove, our first 2 caves are filled with sea stars and vibrant algaes. The paddling is smooth and easy and the naturally formed channels allow us to stay well out of the wind and surf. We round the corner and exchange looks with Harbor Seals, viewing them in their pure and natural state. Heading north and hugging the sandstone cliffs, the black oyster catchers screech and call each other to announce our arrival and their meal for the day. Narrow coves and passageways lead over the clear blue green shallow water as we make our way towards our last cave. Two chambers stretch eastward and let us savor different views of the openings. Colorful invertebrates make their home here and the dripping fresh water offers a cooling rinse. One more cove and channel and we turn around and paddle and float easily back with the current."
-Kayaking Mendocino Company Website
About Mendocino:
In 1971, the entire village of Mendocino was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the town has also been named a “Preserve America community”. The Village Board is very hands on when it comes to any changes in the town, be they big or small, and have done an outstanding job at preserving the 1850’s architecture that was brought over from the original residents from Maine. You won't find many, if any, chain restaurants or shops here which makes it the perfect escape from the busy cities of the Bay Area.
Check out this video to get an idea of what we can see on our kayaking adventure...
Event Includes:
2 nights of camping and 3 days to explore
Experienced host
Hot Breakfast and a packed lunch for Saturday and Sunday
Dinner on Saturday night
Snacks at camp
Kayak tour and gear (including wet skirts)
Orientation session
Pre-paddle snacks
What to bring:
BYOB
Personal snacks
Personal camp gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, personal items)
Mess Kit (plate/bowl, spork, & insulated cup)
Sun protection
Comfortable clothes + hiking shoes
Water shoes and swimsuit for kayaking (optional)
Day pack for hiking
Nalgene type water bottle for kayaking and hiking
We will send out an email to everyone registered with a packing list.
Attire for kayaking: Wear warm layers and clothing that you don't mind getting a little wet. NO COTTON (when cotton gets wet, it stays wet and cold much longer). Also remember to bring a change of clothes (including shoes) for lunch.
See you there :D
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