Welcome to our playground! 

Experience a 3 hour 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 ocean 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 whitewater kayak (or sea kayak).

Who: Beginner through advanced Whitewater River Kayakers who want to explore the ocean rock gardens and whitewater features of the Mendocino Coast.

What: 3 hour session with 1 hour of instruction and 2 hours of play w/guided instruction

Paddlers will learn and apply concepts and skills involved in:

Kayak control and maneuvering

Reading moving water

Recognizing hazards

Recovery Techniques

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

We offer a Whitewater of the SEA adventure for those who have not had previous kayak instruction.

Fundamental(Level 1):  Initial strokes and recovery skills are necessary at this level.  This class is for paddlers with some experience and who want to develop their paddling skills in rock gardens.

Enthusiast (Level 2): Proficient maneuvering and bracing skills in moving water are necessary for this level with a reliable eskimo roll.

Performance (Level 3): Experienced paddlers will challenge their water reading and maneuvering skills at this level.  Surf and/or whitewater experience and a reliable eskimo roll is a must at this level.

When: Check the calendar for dates or call to schedule a date. (or join us for our 3 day Mendocino Waves and Caves Weekend)

How: Call to schedule your Rock Gardening Adventure today!!!

How much:

Enthusiast (Level 2) and Performance (Level 3)

$70/person for 3 hour Whitewater Rock Gardening Class (3-6 people)

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

*Gear Rental - $20 for kayak, paddle, spray skirt, life jacket

-$10 wetsuit rental