Whitewater Kayaking
Do you want to experience the thrill of Mendocino whitewater kayaking?
Liquid Fusion Kayaking plays and trains on our local Mendocino County whitewater runs. Check out photos of our spring twilight run on the Eel River and videos of whitewater kayaking on the Eel River and Rancheria Creek.
LFK’s Jeff Laxier is certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA) in advanced whitewater and is available to teach whitewater classes and private lessons.
PS There is never a shortage of whitewater on the Mendocino Coast - check out our salty whitewater kayaking adventures - whitewater of the sea, rock gardening, and kayak surfing.
Whitewater River Kayaking I
Whitewater kayaking is fun and exciting way to experience river valleys. Learn the basics of whitewater kayaking to safely enjoy and paddle whitewater rivers.
Why: Learn the essential kayaking skills to safely paddle whitewater rivers.
This course is a prerequisite for all of our whitewater kayaking classes and trips.
Who: Anyone wanting to kayak whitewater rivers. No previous kayaking experience necessary.
What: A 2 day class with on land and on water instruction and application.
Paddlers will learn and apply concepts and skills involved in:
Gear fit, form, and function
Basic Strokes
Balance and Bracing
Self-Rescue Skills
Rolling
River Hydrology and water reading
Swiftwater safety
Eddy Turns
Ferrying
Understanding personal limitations and skill level
When: Check the calendar for dates or rally your friends and schedule a class or private session.
How: Call to reserve your spot or schedule a class or private session. (707) 962-1623
How much:
SPECIAL - December 3-4, 2011 Noyo River Class is $100/person.
$199/person for 2 day class (3-6 paddlers)
$250/person for 2 day class (1-2 paddlers)
Where: Coast Range of Mendocino County and Rivers of Northern California
Whitewater River Kayaking II
Peel in and out of eddies, ferry glide across the river, read the water, and river-proof your roll in this fun class that focusses on the fundamental skills of whitewater river kayaking.
This class is designed for novice through intermediate whitewater kayakers looking to improve their river running skills.
Whitewater River Running Classes
Eel River December 17-18, 2011
Eel River January 14-15, 2011
Eel River March 24-25, 2011
$70/person/day
Call for more information (707) 962-1623.
Precision River Running
Be the paddler that everyone admires as he(she) gracefully carves down the river. Some paddlers just get down river, muscling their way against the current. Learn to be the paddler that effortlessly catches every eddy and surfs every wave grinning from ear to ear and finishing the run fresh and ready to run it again.
Why: FUN!!! Develop skills to run rivers with precision and accuracy.
Who: Beginning through advanced whitewater kayakers who want to improve their river running skills. (A roll and previous whitewater kayaking experience is necessary).
What: A 1/2 day clinic on the river with drills and coaching to improve your river running skills. Typically we "park and play" on a rapid and then offer an optional run after the clinic. Skills and drills for the clinic will be customized to the participants' interests and needs including:
Peeling out of eddies and carving into them
S-Turns
Ferrying with precision
Surfing waves and wave holes
Rolling in moving water
Boofing
Self Rescues
When: Check our calendar for classes or contact us to schedule a private lesson or clinic for your group.
How: Call to reserve a spot in one of our classes or to schedule a private session (707) 962-1623.
How much:
$70/person for 1/2 day clinic (includes an optional run on the river after the clinic)
Private or Custom Classes and Trips are
$125/day class of 3-6 people (6 hours of water time)
$275/day private instruction (1-2 people)
Where: Coast Range of Mendocino County and Rivers of Northern California
Ocean Rock Gardening in a Whitewater Kayak
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