Events
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
A Little Wild and A Lot of Fun
Explore the sea caves, arches, rock formations, and secluded coves of the Mendocino Coast with LFK's experienced guides. Kayak, paddle, life jacket, and splash wear included. $60/person for 1.5 hour tour or $90 for 1/2 day tour (minimum 2 people)
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 2:30 pm
End: 4:30 pm
Edged Turns
Once you have launched your kayak onto the water it is time to relax, enjoy the sights and get to where you want to go. The flat-water perfection lesson will help to improve and perfect your every day paddling skills.
If you are interested in venturing out to sea, surfing waves, viewing wildlife, running down white water rivers, or earning BCU Three Star Awards; then practice paddling perfection on flat water. Flat water perfection lessons are great for first timers and seasoned veterans of all kayak disciplines.
Skills covered span from the simplicity of posture and fit in your kayak to edged turns and advanced maneuvering skills.
If you strive to become a better paddler, perfect your paddling here.
Prerequisite:
Essential Kayaking Skills or approval of instructor.
Gear:
Kayak
PFD
Paddle
When: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 2:30-4:30pm
$40/person with own gear
$60/person includes kayak, pfd, and paddle
Call or email LFK to register. (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
flat water
In for a dip
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Learn to Kurf (kayak surf) with LFK.
YES!
Sundays 9-11am $40/person
Prerequisite Essential Kayaking Skills Class or approval of LFK instructor
Location TBD weekly depending upon surf conditions.
Call or email LFK to register or for more information.
(707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayak@gmail.com
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Beach Landing
Surf Landing
Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Into the Sea
Welcome Into the Sea!
This four-hour lesson is to provide the individual paddler with knowledge and skills to become an asset to a paddling group. Each week will have a skill set of some sort but will vary on conditions and abilities of the entire group. Paddlers enrolled in this course are comfortable on flat water and becoming proficient with the performance of body boat blade. If you have ventured out onto the sea and are looking for a great place to practice your skills, look no further as Into the Sea will enhance any paddlers skill level.
- Week one: Towed rescues and other towing techniques, theory and practice different T-rescues and recoveries.
- Week two: Winter paddling, cold challenge prevention, injured paddler rescues, becoming an asset to a paddling group, and ranges to help you in every day paddling
- Week three: 6 nautical mile tour, with problems.
- Week four: Launching and Landings off different ocean locations, strokes at sea, and how the sea affects your kayak.
- Week five: Bracing and rolling at sea.
Each week we will meet at a designated venue depending upon conditions. $100/person/session or $400 for prepayment for all 5 weeks.
Gear list:
- Kayak with proper flotation
- PFD with at a minimum of a whistle, knife and power snack.
- Paddle, spare paddle if you have one.
- Spraydeck for closed decked kayaks and thigh braces for all sit on top kayaks.
- Clothing for continuous immersion in 50' F water.
- Water and a snack
- Spare clothing in a dry bag to include a warm hat, and warm tops and bottoms.
- Boots, shoes or something that will stay on your feet during a swim.
- Helmets that fit properly!
- Tow system (optional but should be on your gear list)
- VHF radio (optional but good to have per person)
- Any other items that you feel necessary to bring.
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Around the Sea
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at Sunset
Great Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Monday, November 3, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Yeah we found warm water on the Mendocino Coast!!! Come learn to roll, work on your roll with instruction, or practice rolling and then play games with us.
Where are we finding warm water on the Mendocino Coast? - The Fort Bragg Recreation Center Swimming Pool.
Our first sessions are on Mondays - 10/27, 11/3, and 11/10 from 7-9pm. Each session will include rolling time and then games.
Fees:
First-Timers - Never had roll instruction before - $150 - includes 1.5 hour 1st lesson and then 2 tune-ups.
Tune-ups - anyone who has had roll instruction and wants assistance with perfecting the roll - $40/session - includes 20 minute roll assistance/instruction and kayak games.
Proficient rollers who want to practice their roll in the pool and then play kayak games - $25/session.
Not sure where you fit into our progression? Call or email us.
Space is limited so call us to reserve your spot (707) 962-1623.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Start: 7:00 am
Join us on our weekly fitness paddle. This is a great way to start the day and a good time to develop paddling fitness. We paddle for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to build strength, speed, and stamina.
These paddles are $10 if you provide your own kayak and gear; or $30 if you need to rent a kayak, paddle, and pdf. If you have not kayaked before, take one of our lessons before joining us. Preregister with us by 6pm the prior evening so that we can let you know our location for the week. 
Mirror Mirror on the Sea
Call or email to register. (707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Friday, November 7, 2008
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Sunset Bird Paddles are Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and are available other evenings by appointment.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Learn to paddle better with LFK.
Sea kayak rescue
Learning to paddle safely and efficiently will increase your confidence and paddling fun.
This Essential Kayaking Skills class focuses on the basics of an efficient stroke, effective maneuvering, and injury prevention and is offered from 9-12.
The Essential Rescue and Recovery focuses on the skills necessary to prevent capsizing and in the event of a capsize how to self-rescue and buddy rescue. Class will include how to use self-rescue tools like paddle floats and bilge pumps. Essential Rescue and Recovery will be held from 1-4pm. Eskimo Rolls will not be covered. (Private roll lessons are available by appointment).
No previous paddling experience is necessary for our essential classes. These essential classes are a great introduction to kayaking skills and are prerequisites for our upcoming classes - Into the Sea and Surf Kayaking.
Join us for one session or both. $75/person for one 3 hour session or $125 for two 3 hour sessions.
Wetsuits are required for the rescue and recovery class. (If you don't have a wetsuit, wetsuits can be rented from Fort Bragg Marine 964-3310).
Let us know if you need to rent a kayak and/or paddling gear.
Call or email LFK for additional information or to register. Class sizes are limited to 8 participants.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Learn to Kurf (kayak surf) with LFK.
YES!
Sundays 9-11am $40/person
Prerequisite Essential Kayaking Skills Class or approval of LFK instructor
Location TBD weekly depending upon surf conditions.
Call or email LFK to register or for more information.
(707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayak@gmail.com
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Noyo Harbor Tours
"Noyo Harbor and River Tour"
The tour includes the dramatic mouth of Noyo Harbor, with its steep cliffs and craggy rock formations; plus the beautiful Noyo River, known for its rich history and quiet beauty. Paddlers will glide across the gentle waters of Noyo Harbor and take in views of working fishing boats while watching for the abundant wildlife. Often seen are seals, sea lions, kingfishers, herons, cormorants, surf scooters, and osprey. The tour includes plenty of time to explore Noyo’s fabled boat graveyard and photograph the inspiring seascapes.
No previous kayaking experience is required for this guided tour and Liquid Fusion Kayak provides all the equipment needed, including tandem sea kayaks, paddles, life jackets and splash gear.
“Experience the wildness of the open ocean without getting in over your head,” says Liquid Fusion owner, Jeff Laxier. “This tour is on calm waters and perfect for families and visitors.”
The 1.5 hour tour is perfect for a first kayaking experience. The tour price is $60 per person and includes stable, tandem kayaks, paddles, splash gear, life jackets and knowledgeable guides.
Noyo Harbor 3.0This tour adds more time and this enables more time for exploration and wildlife viewing.
This tour price is $90 and gives three hours of exploration and wildlife viewing.
Noyo Harbor Lunch & Dinner Tour
Enjoy a Noyo Harbor Tour followed by waterfront dining at Silver's at the Wharf.
Contact LFK to schedule your Noyo Harbor Tour.
Liquid Fusion Kayaking
(707)962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
LFK's Registration, Payment, and Cancellation Policies
Noyo Beach at Sunset
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg, CA
 A Family Gathering |
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Learn to paddle better with LFK.
LFK Sea Kayak Instruction on the Mendocino Coast
Learning to paddle safely and efficiently will increase your confidence and paddling fun.
Want to learn to kayak? This is the class to take to get you on your way to more paddling fun in any kayak - sit-on-top, sea, whitewater, or surf kayaks.
No previous paddling experience is necessary for our essential classes. This essentials class is a great introduction to kayaking skills and is a prerequisite for our other events - Into the Sea, Surf Kayaking, and Coastal Exploration (in a single kayak).
This Essential Kayaking Skills class focuses on the basics - posture and position in the kayak, balance, paddle grip, and the basics of an efficient stroke and effective maneuvering.
If you are paddling a sit-on-top kayak, we will teach basic recovery and self-rescue for sit-on-tops in this class. For deck boaters, we recommend that you take our Essential Rescue and Recovery Class.
$75/person for one 3 hour session (or $125 for Essential Skills and Essential Rescue and Recovery)
Let us know if you need to rent a kayak and/or paddling gear.
Check our calendar for our class schedule. Call or email LFK for additional information or to register. Class sizes are limited to 8 participants.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Monday, November 10, 2008
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Yeah we found warm water on the Mendocino Coast!!! Come learn to roll, work on your roll with instruction, or practice rolling and then play games with us.
Where are we finding warm water on the Mendocino Coast? - The Fort Bragg Recreation Center Swimming Pool.
Our first sessions are on Mondays - 10/27, 11/3, and 11/10 from 7-9pm. Each session will include rolling time and then games.
Fees:
First-Timers - Never had roll instruction before - $150 - includes 1.5 hour 1st lesson and then 2 tune-ups.
Tune-ups - anyone who has had roll instruction and wants assistance with perfecting the roll - $40/session - includes 20 minute roll assistance/instruction and kayak games.
Proficient rollers who want to practice their roll in the pool and then play kayak games - $25/session.
Not sure where you fit into our progression? Call or email us.
Space is limited so call us to reserve your spot (707) 962-1623.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg,CA
Kayak in Fort Bragg's Noyo Harbor. A great introduction to kayaking and way to experience the Noyo Harbor. LFK provides knowledgeable guides, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splash gear. 1.5 hour Noyo Harbor Tour $60/person
1/2 day Noyo Harbor & River Tour $90/person (minimum 2 people). This tour gets us further back into the wildlife rich area of the Noyo River and into the Redwoods.
Tours available at 7 and 9 AM, Noon, 6PM and by appointment.
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 5:00 pm
Moonlight Paddle
Join LFK for a Meandering paddle on the Noyo Bay and River by the Light of a Full Moon. We will start our paddle at sunset and cruise back the Noyo River. Maybe we will paddle under a moonlit sky.
Or maybe we will get the surreal experience of the marine layer to mystify our experience.
$75/person includes kayak, paddle, pfd, and splash wear.
Call or email for details, reservations, and availability.
(707) 962-1623
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Start: 7:00 am
Join us on our weekly fitness paddle. This is a great way to start the day and a good time to develop paddling fitness. We paddle for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to build strength, speed, and stamina.
These paddles are $10 if you provide your own kayak and gear; or $30 if you need to rent a kayak, paddle, and pdf. If you have not kayaked before, take one of our lessons before joining us. Preregister with us by 6pm the prior evening so that we can let you know our location for the week. Mirror Mirror on the Sea
Call or email to register. (707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Friday, November 14, 2008
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Who: Beginners interested in running whitewater rivers.
What: River Kayak Essentials in a giant nutshell an introduction to the sport. Note: an eight hour course will give the paddler the skills to paddle a class I river. This course is a feeler and very informative.
When: November 15, 2008 from 9:00am- 12:00pm. Also look to the calendar for more upcoming events.
How: Call LFK and register today (707) 962-1623
Where: We will be running this lesson on the Noyo River in Fort Bragg,CA
| Introducing Moving Water |  Practice on Flat Water |  River Wave Surfing Intro |
Start: 9:00 am
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg,CA
Kayak in Fort Bragg's Noyo Harbor. A great introduction to kayaking and way to experience the Noyo Harbor. LFK provides knowledgeable guides, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splash gear. 1.5 hour Noyo Harbor Tour $60/person
1/2 day Noyo Harbor & River Tour $90/person (minimum 2 people). This tour gets us further back into the wildlife rich area of the Noyo River and into the Redwoods.
Tours available at 7 and 9 AM, Noon, 6PM and by appointment.
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 2:30 pm
End: 4:30 pm
Edged TurnsOnce you have launched your kayak onto the water it is time to relax, enjoy the sights and get to where you want to go. The flat-water perfection lesson will help to improve and perfect your every day paddling skills.
If you are interested in venturing out to sea, surfing waves, viewing wildlife, running down white water rivers, or earning BCU Three Star Awards; then practice paddling perfection on flat water. Flat water perfection lessons are great for first timers and seasoned veterans of all kayak disciplines.
Skills covered span from the simplicity of posture and fit in your kayak to edged turns and advanced maneuvering skills.
If you strive to become a better paddler, perfect your paddling here.
Prerequisite:
Essential Kayaking Skills or approval of instructor.
Gear:
Kayak
PFD
Paddle
When: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 2:30-4:30pm
$20/person with own gear
$40/person includes kayak, pfd, and paddle
Call or email LFK to register. (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
flat waterIn for a dip
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg,CA
Kayak in Fort Bragg's Noyo Harbor. A great introduction to kayaking and way to experience the Noyo Harbor. LFK provides knowledgeable guides, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splash gear. 1.5 hour Noyo Harbor Tour $60/person
1/2 day Noyo Harbor & River Tour $90/person (minimum 2 people). This tour gets us further back into the wildlife rich area of the Noyo River and into the Redwoods.
Tours available at 7 and 9 AM, Noon, 6PM and by appointment.
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Learn to Kurf (kayak surf) with LFK.
YES!
Sundays 9-11am $40/person
Prerequisite Essential Kayaking Skills Class or approval of LFK instructor
Location TBD weekly depending upon surf conditions.
Call or email LFK to register or for more information.
(707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayak@gmail.com
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Learn to paddle better with LFK.
sea kayak rescue
Learning to paddle safely and efficiently will increase your confidence and paddling fun.
Wet-exit, self-rescue, and buddy rescue skills are imperative for safely paddling sea kayaks. Come out with us and let's have fun tipping boats over. The more the merrier so bring a friend or two.
Eskimo rolling is not covered in this class. Check out our calendar for one of our swimming pool sessions for rolling or schedule a private roll lesson or tune-up.
$75/person for one 3 hour session (or $125 for Essential Skills and Essential Rescue and Recovery)
Wetsuits or drysuits are mandatory for this class as we will be in and out of 52ish degree water.
Let us know if you need to rent a kayak and/or paddling gear.
Check our calendar for our class schedule. Call or email LFK for additional information or to register. Class sizes are limited to 8 participants.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Start: 7:00 am
Join us on our weekly fitness paddle. This is a great way to start the day and a good time to develop paddling fitness. We paddle for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to build strength, speed, and stamina.
These paddles are $10 if you provide your own kayak and gear; or $30 if you need to rent a kayak, paddle, and pdf. If you have not kayaked before, take one of our lessons before joining us. Preregister with us by 6pm the prior evening so that we can let you know our location for the week. Mirror Mirror on the Sea
Call or email to register. (707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Friday, November 21, 2008
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Learn to paddle better with LFK.
Sea kayak rescue
Learning to paddle safely and efficiently will increase your confidence and paddling fun.
This Essential Kayaking Skills class focuses on the basics of an efficient stroke, effective maneuvering, and injury prevention and is offered from 9-12.
The Essential Rescue and Recovery focuses on the skills necessary to prevent capsizing and in the event of a capsize how to self-rescue and buddy rescue. Class will include how to use self-rescue tools like paddle floats and bilge pumps. Essential Rescue and Recovery will be held from 1-4pm. Eskimo Rolls will not be covered. (Private roll lessons are available by appointment).
No previous paddling experience is necessary for our essential classes. These essential classes are a great introduction to kayaking skills and are prerequisites for our upcoming classes - Into the Sea and Surf Kayaking.
Join us for one session or both. $75/person for one 3 hour session or $125 for two 3 hour sessions.
Wetsuits are required for the rescue and recovery class. (If you don't have a wetsuit, wetsuits can be rented from Fort Bragg Marine 964-3310).
Let us know if you need to rent a kayak and/or paddling gear.
Call or email LFK for additional information or to register. Class sizes are limited to 8 participants.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Start: 9:00 am
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg,CA
Kayak in Fort Bragg's Noyo Harbor. A great introduction to kayaking and way to experience the Noyo Harbor. LFK provides knowledgeable guides, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splash gear. 1.5 hour Noyo Harbor Tour $60/person
1/2 day Noyo Harbor & River Tour $90/person (minimum 2 people). This tour gets us further back into the wildlife rich area of the Noyo River and into the Redwoods.
Tours available at 7 and 9 AM, Noon, 6PM and by appointment.
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg,CA
Kayak in Fort Bragg's Noyo Harbor. A great introduction to kayaking and way to experience the Noyo Harbor. LFK provides knowledgeable guides, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splash gear. 1.5 hour Noyo Harbor Tour $60/person
1/2 day Noyo Harbor & River Tour $90/person (minimum 2 people). This tour gets us further back into the wildlife rich area of the Noyo River and into the Redwoods.
Tours available at 7 and 9 AM, Noon, 6PM and by appointment.
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 9:00 am
Learn to Kurf (kayak surf) with LFK.
YES!
Sundays 9-11am $40/person
Prerequisite Essential Kayaking Skills Class or approval of LFK instructor
Location TBD weekly depending upon surf conditions.
Call or email LFK to register or for more information.
(707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayak@gmail.com
Start: 12:00 pm
Beach Landing
Surf Landing
Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Presents:
Into the Sea
Welcome Into the Sea!
This four-hour lesson is to provide the individual paddler with knowledge and skills to become an asset to a paddling group. Each week will have a skill set focus and will vary on conditions and abilities of the entire group. Paddlers enrolled in this course are comfortable on flat water and are becoming proficient with the performance of body boat blade in moving water. If you have ventured out onto the sea and are looking for a great place to practice your skills, look no further as Into the Sea will enhance any paddler's skill level.
- Week one: Towed rescues and other towing techniques, theory and practice of different T-rescues and recoveries.
- Week two: Winter paddling, cold challenge prevention, injured paddler rescues, becoming an asset to a paddling group, and ranges to help you in every day paddling
- Week three: 6 nautical miles tour, practicing what to do with problems.
- Week four: Launching and Landings off different ocean locations, strokes at sea, and how the sea affects your kayak.
- Week five: Bracing and rolling at sea.
Each week we will meet at a designated venue. This will be disclosed upon your registration into the lesson.
Gear list:
- Kayak with proper flotation
- PFD with at a minimum of a whistle, knife and power snack.
- Paddle, spare paddle if you have one.
- Spraydeck for closed decked kayaks and thigh braces for all sit on top kayaks.
- Clothing for continuous immersion in 50' F water.
- Water and a snack
- Spare clothing in a dry bag to include a warm hat and warm tops and bottoms.
- Boots, shoes or something that will stay on your feet during a swim.
- Helmets that fit properly!
- Tow system (optional but should be on your gear list)
- VHF radio (optional but good to have per person)
- Any other items that you feel necessary to bring.
Prerequisites for Into the Sea:
- Essential Kayaking Skills Class
- Basic Rescues and Recoveries
- Sea Kayaks in the Surf
- Instructor's Approval
llllAround the Sea
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Start: 7:00 am
Join us on our weekly fitness paddle. This is a great way to start the day and a good time to develop paddling fitness. We paddle for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to build strength, speed, and stamina.
These paddles are $10 if you provide your own kayak and gear; or $30 if you need to rent a kayak, paddle, and pdf. If you have not kayaked before, take one of our lessons before joining us. Preregister with us by 6pm the prior evening so that we can let you know our location for the week. Mirror Mirror on the Sea
Call or email to register. (707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Work up an appetite for that turkey dinner.
Call us to schedule your custom turkey tour.
(707) 962-1623
Friday, November 28, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg,CA
Kayak in Fort Bragg's Noyo Harbor. A great introduction to kayaking and way to experience the Noyo Harbor. LFK provides knowledgeable guides, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splash gear. 1.5 hour Noyo Harbor Tour $60/person
1/2 day Noyo Harbor & River Tour $90/person (minimum 2 people). This tour gets us further back into the wildlife rich area of the Noyo River and into the Redwoods.
Tours available at 7 and 9 AM, Noon, 6PM and by appointment.
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg,CA
Kayak in Fort Bragg's Noyo Harbor. A great introduction to kayaking and way to experience the Noyo Harbor. LFK provides knowledgeable guides, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splash gear. 1.5 hour Noyo Harbor Tour $60/person
1/2 day Noyo Harbor & River Tour $90/person (minimum 2 people). This tour gets us further back into the wildlife rich area of the Noyo River and into the Redwoods.
Tours available at 7 and 9 AM, Noon, 6PM and by appointment.
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 2:30 pm
Edged TurnsOnce you have launched your kayak onto the water it is time to relax, enjoy the sights and get to where you want to go. The flat-water perfection lesson will help to improve and perfect your every day paddling skills.
If you are interested in venturing out to sea, surfing waves, viewing wildlife, running down white water rivers, or earning BCU Three Star Awards; then practice paddling perfection on flat water. Flat water perfection lessons are great for first timers and seasoned veterans of all kayak disciplines.
Skills covered span from the simplicity of posture and fit in your kayak to edged turns and advanced maneuvering skills.
If you strive to become a better paddler, perfect your paddling here.
Prerequisite:
Essential Kayaking Skills or approval of instructor.
Gear:
Kayak
PFD
Paddle
When: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 2:30-4:30pm
$20/person with own gear
$40/person includes kayak, pfd, and paddle
Call or email LFK to register. (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
flat waterIn for a dip
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watching from a kayak. Great blue herons, night herons, kingfishers, osprey, cormorants, ducks, geese, and gulls are commonly seen in the river, on the banks, flying over head, or perched in the trees.
This is a great paddle for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and those looking to enjoy a quiet evening on the water.
No paddling experience is necessary. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splashwear are provided. Sunset bird paddles are approximately 1.5-2 hours and are $60/person.
Call or email Liquid Fusion Kayaking for availability and reservations.
(707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.com
Noyo Beach at SunsetGreat Blue Herons Flying
Ducklings
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Noyo Harbor, Ft. Bragg,CA
Kayak in Fort Bragg's Noyo Harbor. A great introduction to kayaking and way to experience the Noyo Harbor. LFK provides knowledgeable guides, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and splash gear. 1.5 hour Noyo Harbor Tour $60/person
1/2 day Noyo Harbor & River Tour $90/person (minimum 2 people). This tour gets us further back into the wildlife rich area of the Noyo River and into the Redwoods.
Tours available at 7 and 9 AM, Noon, 6PM and by appointment.
Call or email LFK for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623
liquidfusionkayaking@gmail.comStart: 9:00 am
Learn to Kurf (kayak surf) with LFK.
YES!
Sundays 9-11am $40/person
Prerequisite Essential Kayaking Skills Class or approval of LFK instructor
Location TBD weekly depending upon surf conditions.
Call or email LFK to register or for more information.
(707) 962-1623 liquidfusionkayak@gmail.com
Start: 12:00 pm
Beach Landing
Surf Landing
Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Presents:
Into the Sea
Welcome Into the Sea!
This four-hour lesson is to provide the individual paddler with knowledge and skills to become an asset to a paddling group. Each week will have a skill set focus and will vary on conditions and abilities of the entire group. Paddlers enrolled in this course are comfortable on flat water and are becoming proficient with the performance of body boat blade in moving water. If you have ventured out onto the sea and are looking for a great place to practice your skills, look no further as Into the Sea will enhance any paddler's skill level.
- Week one: Towed rescues and other towing techniques, theory and practice of different T-rescues and recoveries.
- Week two: Winter paddling, cold challenge prevention, injured paddler rescues, becoming an asset to a paddling group, and ranges to help you in every day paddling
- Week three: 6 nautical miles tour, practicing what to do with problems.
- Week four: Launching and Landings off different ocean locations, strokes at sea, and how the sea affects your kayak.
- Week five: Bracing and rolling at sea.
Each week we will meet at a designated venue. This will be disclosed upon your registration into the lesson.
Gear list:
- Kayak with proper flotation
- PFD with at a minimum of a whistle, knife and power snack.
- Paddle, spare paddle if you have one.
- Spraydeck for closed decked kayaks and thigh braces for all sit on top kayaks.
- Clothing for continuous immersion in 50' F water.
- Water and a snack
- Spare clothing in a dry bag to include a warm hat and warm tops and bottoms.
- Boots, shoes or something that will stay on your feet during a swim.
- Helmets that fit properly!
- Tow system (optional but should be on your gear list)
- VHF radio (optional but good to have per person)
- Any other items that you feel necessary to bring.
Prerequisites for Into the Sea:
- Essential Kayaking Skills Class
- Basic Rescues and Recoveries
- Sea Kayaks in the Surf
- Instructor's Approval
llllAround the Sea
Start: 3:30 pm
Noyo Sunset Bird Paddle
Sunset Paddling with Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Paddle with us on a mellow, meandering, evening paddle of the Noyo River. Enjoy a relaxing pace (or lack of pace), evening lighting, and bird watc