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Little River at Van Damme (Mendocino)

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Sea Kayak - Little River at Van Damme (Mendocino)

Mendo Day 1 (Monday) - Little River south bound - Advanced

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Sandra Relyea
Sandra Relyea
Primary Leader
  • Tue, May 5, 2026
  • Seattle Sea Kayaking
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Adults, All Who Qualify
  • Sea Kayak III+, Sea Kayak IV/V
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 3 ft
  • Pace: 2.5
  • 4 (4 capacity)
  • 2 (2 capacity)
  • Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Sat, May 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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 Only register for this activity if... you are already registered for our larger week-long Mendocino Gathering: https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/activities/sea-kayak-van-damme-state-park-campground

TIDE LINK: 

https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=TWC0777&units=standard&bdate=20260504&edate=20260508&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart

Helmet required.  Waterproof headlamp optional.

We will meet at Van Damme State Beach parking area at 9 AM for a 10:00 launch.  Van Damme State Beach (at Little River): https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=433

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Little River at Van Damme (Mendocino)

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

These eight essentials plus The Ten Essentials are required on all sea kayaking trips.  All but the whistle and clothing should be provided with any kayak rental.

  1. Floatation in both ends of the kayak
  2. U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  3. Paddle
  4. Spray skirt
  5. Bilge pump with floatation
  6. Self-rescue paddle float
  7. Waterproof whistle
  8. Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally
  9. Helmet
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