Explore North Coast has Individual Memberships with the option of including the American Canoe Association (ACA) membership. Below lists the difference between including ACA in your membership or not.
| Fees and what’s included | ENC Membership Only | ENC + ACA Membership |
| Annual Dues | $15 | $55 |
| ENC Club Paddles insurance/event fee | $10 | $0 |
| Discounts with local businesses* (*subject to change) | Yes | Yes |
| ENC Grants for paddling skills instruction, workshops, and more for members with financial needs. | Yes | Yes |
| ACA Member Benefits (click to see) | No | Yes |
Which one would work best? ENC Membership Only selection fits best for those who wish to paddle/participate in our events but can only do so 1-3 times a year. Non-club members are always welcome to participate in our paddles for a $15 per event fee that goes towards insurance and supporting Explore North Coast.
New Members
Click on the green button below. You will be taken to a membership portal page with the membership selection. Type in your email and create your password. Fill out the requested information and pay online with a credit or debit card.
Renewing Members
Click on the blue button below which will take you to the portal page. If you already have a login, type in your email and saved password. This will take you to your membership page to make a payment online and update your information.
Other ways to make a payment:
Mail a check: Download the application here. Print out and fill in the application. Make a check payable to Explore North Coast and mail to: Explore North Coast, PO Box 4712, Arcata, CA 95518.
PayPal: Click here to pay using PayPal.
Explore North Coast is a ยง501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so all donations are tax deductible.