Whitewater of the Sea - Rock Gardening
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 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 Whitewater River Kayakers or Sea Kayakers who want to explore the rock gardens and whitewater features of the ocean.
Prerequisites: Essential kayaking skills and essential safety and rescue, and experience paddling in rough water (sea, river, or surf) or equivalent skills as determined by LFK. A reliable eskimo roll is required to paddle a decked kayak.
(Want to try rock gardening but don't have the prerequisites - check out our Wet & Wild Adventure - Whitewater of the Sea)
What: 3 hour session with 1 hour of instruction and 2 hours of play w/guided instruction (we also offer full day classes in sea kayak rock gardening)
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
Enthusiast (Level 2): Proficient maneuvering and bracing skills in moving water are necessary for this level. Self-rescue on the sit-on-top or reliable eskimo roll in a whitewater kayak or sea kayak is required.
Performance (Level 3): Experienced paddlers will challenge their water reading and maneuvering skills at this level. A reliable eskimo roll is required for all types of kayaks at this level.
When: Daily by reservation.
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
*Gear Rental - $25 for kayak, paddle, spray skirt, life jacket, helmet
-$10 wetsuit rental