Liquid Fusion Kayaking

Welcome to our playground!  Experience a playful exploration of the rock gardens of the Mendocino Coast.  We'll show you some of our favorite spots and teach you the tricks of rock gardening - dart into sea caves, glide down waves, charge pour-overs, and carve through surge chanels - all the while marveling at the incredible beauty of the wild Mendocino Coast.

WOW!  This is so much FUN!!!

Why: This is a challenging, thrilling, and fun way to explore our rocky coastline in a sea (or whitewater) kayak.

Who: Beginner through advanced Sea Kayakers who want to learn how to explore the rock gardens and whitewater features of the ocean. 

We offer 4 different levels of sea kayak rock garden instruction that will develop confidence in beginner paddlers and challenge those with advanced skills.

What: 5 hour class with guided instruction and play.

Paddlers will learn and apply concepts and skills involved in:

Kayak control and maneuvering

Reading moving water

Recognizing hazards

Rescue and recovery techniques (for those wanting to focus on their rock garden safety skills, we offer a rock garden rescue and recovery class)

Exploring coastal rock formations including surge channels and pour-overs and sea caves

4 Different Levels for Optimal Learning

Basic (Fundamentals of Paddling in Moving Water): This is our 3 hour introduction to rock gardens for novice paddlers who have had basic strokes and rescue and recovery training.

Enthusiast (Rock Gardening 201):  A class for sea kayakers who have had basic skill instruction including surf zone and at least 10 hours of coastal paddling experience.  Self and buddy rescue skill are necessary.

Proficiency (Rock Gardening 301): Proficient maneuvering and bracing skills in moving water are necessary for this level. Self-rescue skills are necessary and a reliable eskimo roll is recommended.

Performance (Rock Gardening 401): Experienced paddlers will challenge their water reading and maneuvering skills at this level. A reliable eskimo roll is required.

When: Third Saturdays, check the calendar for other dates or call to schedule a date.

How: Call (707) 962-1623 for reservations.

How much:

$110/person for Sea Kayak Rock Gardening Class (3-6 people)

$150/person 3 hour private rock gardening lesson (1-2 people)

*Gear Rental - $25 for kayak, paddle, spray skirt, life jacket

-$10 wetsuit rental

Where: Location to be determined depending on conditions and skill level.

Gear:

Necessary

*Kayak

*Paddle

*Life jacket

*Helmet

*Wetsuit or drysuit for immersion in 52ish degree water

*Footwear

Recommended

Water bottle

Snack

Sunscreen

Retention strap for glasses or sunglasses

Spare paddle

*Available for Rental.