About Explore North Coast

Explore North Coast is an association of paddlers that holds regular paddling events, promotes paddling safety and education, and encourages stewardship of, and improvements to, bay and coastal access on the North Coast.

We have free monthly membership meetings, usually on the second Monday of the month. We have regular club paddles, at a variety of North Coast locations. Check the calendar for upcoming paddles. The paddles are free to members. Non-members must pay the $5 insurance fee the ACA charges us.

We have approximately 100 members. Our members participate in all forms of sea kayaking including touring, surf-kayaking and recreational kayaking. All ages are welcome. We take advantage of the many beautiful areas of the North Coast that are accessible by kayak. These include Humboldt Bay and its many sloughs, the lagoons, Trinidad Bay and the wild and unpredictable Pacific Ocean.

We are as different as people can be, but we have two things in common: we love kayaking and we are happy that we can do it here.

Membership

Membership is open to anyone. An individual membership is $40, and household membership is $50 annually. Explore North Coast membership includes:

• Free participation in group paddles and membership meetings
• Membership in the American Canoe Association (ACA)
• Subscription to Paddler Magazine
• Waterproof map of Humboldt Bay with launch sites
• Discounts at local outdoor businesses

To join, simply download our membership application: In PDF

Explore North Coast Shirts available for $20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Usual Disclaimers

Explore North Coast is a volunteer kayaking club. We are not an outfitter, a school or any other professional or commercial enterprise. Our activities are organized, lead and taught by volunteers. While we have members who have many years of experience and who are very skilled, their willingness to share their skill is non-professional and entirely voluntary.

Kayaking is an inherently dangerous activity. Injury and even death are possible. You, and you alone, are responsible for your own safety, for knowing your own skills and limitations and for appraising the conditions present and forecasted for any paddling event. We do not share that responsibility with you. While we attempt to operate as safely as possible, it is not possible to eliminate the risk inherent in kayaking. Use your own judgment and never follow anyone into a situation you are unsure about. You can use the ACA skills assessments to help you determine if a paddle is right for you.

Different paddles may require different equipment. Every participant will be required to wear a securely fastened PFD (Personal Flotation Device) on each paddle, regardless of conditions. There will be no exceptions.

The trip host is not a guide. They are no more responsible for your safety than anyone else in the group. They have no duty to evaluate your skills for a trip. That is your responsibility. They may, however, eliminate anyone they feel is unprepared for the trip or the conditions. Remember, however, that conditions can change quickly and you alone are responsible for your safety.

Board of Directors

Explore North Coast has an eleven member Board of Directors, elected by the membership for two year terms. The Board members elect Board officers annually.

Current Board members are:

Trisha Atwood, President
Sue Aszman
Greg Bundros
Charlotte Cerny, Treasurer
Kevin Coy
John Day, Vice President
Michael L Dedman
Sandy Haux
Marcella Humphrey
Ed Schreiber
Marcia Tauber, Secretary

Our organization's by-laws. (PDF)