Event Calendar – Explore North Coast

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	January 2026
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				1 Canceled -Stone Lagoon New Year's Day Paddle Canceled -Stone Lagoon New Year's Day Paddle January 1, 2026 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Stone Lagoon, California 95570, USA Stone Lagoon New Year's Day Paddle -CANCELED DUE TO EXPECTED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER STORM EVENT Thursday, January 1st. Meet at Stone Lagoon parking lot at 10:30AM. Launch at 11:00 AM Kick off your first paddle of 2026 the right way off by joining your fellow ENC friends for a festive brunch out on the spit. This will be a leisurely paddle around the lagoon, where you'll have opportunities to view wildlife on the lagoon and ocean. We will have adequate time to feast, socialize and beachcomb prior to heading back to the put-in. Scott will provide portable tables, camp stove for heating up his famous Hoppin John stew that will surely bring you good luck and prosperity well into the new year. Please bring your own potluck dish to share, along with your own bowls, plates and utensils, cups and beverages. We should have a canoe or two to carry larger items for folks. Strongly recommend wetsuit or drysuit, but layered non-cotton clothing and splash wear should be suitable if conditions are not too inclimate. Seaworthy kayaks strongly suggested, but canoes, paddleboards and other watercraft welcome. Meet at the Stone Lagoon parking lot by 10:30AM to off-load boats and gear. Paddle talk followed by launch at 11:00AM. We’ll return to our boats and paddle back to the boat launch, arriving back there by 2:00 or 2:30PM. Questions or comments should be directed to Scott Hagerty @ scotthagerty11@gmail.com RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GZrcGOXlx0m_4qmv1EiOzYd3d2twrn_DYPrXnny_8NQ/edit See more details •	2 CANCELED -Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge CANCELED -Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge January 2, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Canceled on January 2nd and 3rd, but still possible on January 4th depending on weather updates. "Friday is not going to be a very nice day" says meteorologist, Joe Bartosik! Saturday likewise! Therefore our Across the Bay paddle is delayed until at least Sunday - and Sunday at this point looks unlikely(still wet and windy). I will email you again on Friday 1/2/2026, to let you know if we deem the weather cooperating for us to cross the bay on Sunday. If the weather does not cooperate - we will try again, January 30-Feb. 1. Will email again, Friday! Enjoy your New Year's celebration! Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge * 5 miles We will not paddle all the following days - but will paddle the first weather and tide agreeable day as follows. We will start with option 1 and if miserable weather cancels, plan on option 2. If weather cancels again, go to option 3. Note: The launch time changes each day with the high tide. If weather cancels all three days, we will try again January 30 - February. 1 Weather Option 1: Friday, January 2, 2026 8:30 or 9 AM - Prepare shuttle from Arcata Marsh to Samoa Bridge (Shuttle arrangements will be made two days before the paddle with registered participants. Registering online is important or you could be walking back to your vehicle!) 10:00 AM Ready for shore talk 10:10 AM Launch from Arcata Marsh. High tide is @ 10:41 AM 8.79’ Ebbing king tide will allow us to "ride" the tide southward. S winds of 10 mph or more will cancel. A 5 mile paddle may take 2 hours or less with tidal assist. Dry suit or wet suit mandatory in winter conditions. Your boat must have water tight hatches-preferably filled with float bags(or dry bags) in bow and stern. Hat and gloves weather. There is no place to stop and rest or get out of your boat for those 2 hours. Please asses your fitness level. This is not a fitness or (speed) paddle - but rather a “slow and steady wins the race” paddle. 12:15 PM Take out under Samoa Bridge Weather Option 2: Saturday, January 3, 2026 9:30 or 10 AM Prepare shuttle from Arcata Marsh to Samoa Bridge (please see note above) 10:50 AM Ready for shore talk 11:00 AM Launch from Arcata Marsh. High tide is @ 11:33 AM. 8.79’ 1 pm Land under Samoa Bridge Weather Option 3: Sunday, January 4, 2026 10:30 or 11 AM Prepare shuttle from Arcata Marsh to Samoa Bridge (please see notes above) 11:50 AM Ready for shore talk 12:00 PM Launch from Arcata Marsh. High tide is @ 12:26. 8:58’ 2 PM Samoa Bridge Paddle host is Karen. Please direct any questions or comments to info@explorenorthcoast.net See more details •	3 CANCELED -Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge (Option 2) CANCELED -Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge (Option 2) January 3, 2026 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Please review January 2nd post for the same paddle. This paddle will be if weather/conditions are too inclimate and paddle is cancelled on January 2nd date. Note time changes! "Saturday is not going to be a very nice day" says meteorologist, Joe Bartosik! Saturday likewise! Therefore our Across the Bay paddle is delayed until at least Sunday - and Sunday at this point looks unlikely(still wet and windy). I will email you again on Friday 1/2/2026, to let you know if we deem the weather cooperating for us to cross the bay on Sunday. If the weather does not cooperate - we will try again, January 30-Feb. 1. Will email again, Friday! Enjoy your New Year's celebration! See more details •
4 CANCELED -Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge CANCELED -Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge January 4, 2026 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Please review January 2nd post for the same paddle. This paddle will be if weather/conditions are too inclimate and paddle is cancelled on January 2nd and 3rd. Note time changes! "Friday and Saturday planned potential dates for this paddle are not going to be a very nice days" says meteorologist, Joe Bartosik! Therefore our Across the Bay paddle is delayed until at least Sunday - and Sunday at this point looks unlikely(still wet and windy). I will email you again on Friday 1/2/2026, to let you know if we deem the weather cooperating for us to cross the bay on Sunday. If the weather does not cooperate - we will try again, January 30-Feb. 1. Will email again, Friday! Enjoy your New Year's celebration! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdefs8rsyt4GkA6Jr-HuBNemIePkqiui9qz-KrOhjixQ59u8Q/viewform See more details •	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17 Mad River Slough Mad River Slough January 17, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Manila, CA 95521, USA Meet at 9:00AM. Launch at 9:30AM. RSVP by January 16th using this link: https://forms.gle/ZK6UunBZB4ckeEwn9 Meet at Manila Bridge parking lot on Hwy 255 between Arcata and Manila. Mad River Slough is always a fun paddle and with the 8.4 foot high tide that peaks at 10:50 in the morning it’s guaranteed to be a fun day. We’ll launch, sneak under the trestle and ride the morning tide in, exploring the channels, oyster rafts, wildlife and history of Mad River Slough before the tide starts ebbing. There will be a nice outgoing exchange so the tide will make the return trip quite easy. This paddle is appropriate for paddlers with proper boat, paddle, life jacket and clothing to make for a safe and comfortable outing for themselves and others. Kayak, canoe and SUP are welcome. Wearing a life jacket is required. If you have questions please call Larry at 707-496-8266 See more details •
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25	26	27	28	29	30 Arcata Wharf to Eureka Samoa Bridge Arcata Wharf to Eureka Samoa Bridge January 30, 2026 Arcata Marsh Boat Launch RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9lLjgljj0ueF9mtRSNUhfKu3435JYTDEJIkLa0brCdJSe_A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112202721983073538559 Five mile paddle across Arcata Bay. We will not paddle all the following days - but will paddle the first weather and tide agreeable day as follows. We will start with option 1 on 1/30, and if miserable weather cancels, plan on option 2 on 1/31. If weather cancels again, go to option 3 on 2/1. Note: The launch time changes each day with the high tide. TIME TO MEET AND LAUNCH TBD later this month, along with more details. See more details •	31 Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge -Option 2 Arcata Marsh to Eureka Samoa Bridge -Option 2 January 31, 2026 See January 31st event for details See more details •

January 2026

Stone Lagoon New Year's Day Paddle -CANCELED DUE TO EXPECTED ATMOSPHERIC RIVER STORM EVENT