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Russian Gulch (Mendocino)

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Sea Kayak - Russian Gulch (Mendocino)

Launch from Russian Gulch and paddle north to Cabrillo point, exploring along the way.

Contacts

Tom Unger
Tom Unger
Primary Leader
  • Tue, May 5, 2026
  • Seattle Sea Kayaking
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Adults, All Who Qualify
  • Sea Kayak III+, Sea Kayak IV/V
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 nm
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 6 ft
  • Maximum Currents: 3 kts
  • Pace: 3.5
  • 3 (4 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Mon, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will explore all the passages, cruise just off the beaches, land on the beautiful beaches, and do some light rock gardening.

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

CONDITIONS LINK: Refresh this just before the activity for latest conditions

https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Big-River-1/forecasts/latest/six_day

Launch will be organized the prior evening in camp

Route/Place

Russian Gulch (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
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