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Interested in practicing assisted T-rescues, paddle float self rescues, paddle strokes or kayak rolls?  Join us Wednesday morning at Big Lagoon County Park boat launch.
We’ll launch at 9:30 am (please arrive by 9 am) and paddle approximately 1-mile north to shaggy cove to practice in the clear waters of Big Lagoon. Paddlers choice on activities, either practicing or watching and learning. 

Paddle host: Lena

Note: Humboldt County charges a $5 day use parking fee. Annual passes are available from the county too. This is a relaxed, self driven paddle practice suited to all paddler levels.

We will launch into the estuary at 9:00 a.m. and explore the side channels and islands along the lower reach of the river. We will paddle up river as far as comfortable but not beyond the Hwy 101 bridge. Lunch will be taken on one of the islands and then more dawdling and exploration and perhaps a landing on the spit to check out the ocean. This is a relaxed paddle, feel free to bring full picnic kit (chairs, umbrellas, blankets, lawn darts). This paddle should be suitable for all boats types (sea/river kayaks, sit-on-tops, rec-boats, canoes). Immersion gear and helmets are not necessary, comfortable layered clothing and splash tops should suffice. A change of clothing in a dry bag is always a good idea in case of unexpected wet exit. PFDs and whistles are required as well as a happy and inquisitive attitudes. 
 
From Hwy 101 heading north, take the last exit (closest to the bridge) on the south side of the Klamath river bridge. If you pass over the bridge and the Klamath River you have missed the turn-off. Turn around at the next exit and try again. From Hwy 101 heading south, take the first exit on the south side of the Klamath River bridge. Head west on the road along the south bank of the river leading to the river mouth and beach. As the road reaches the coast and before it makes a hard left turn uphill, park in one of the pull-outs to unload. If parking is too congested we will unload boats and perhaps shuttle some vehicles to the parking area just back along the road at Marshall Pond. Final Note: There are no restroom facilities at the put-in. Take care of any major potty breaks beforehand. Questions? Contact info@explorenorthcoast.net
 
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