Surf and Camping Weekend - Hobuck Beach & Neah Bay

Participants can come for the whole time or just for a days.  

 We will offer SK II/III opportunities including introduction to surfing and rock garden clinics for those new to the surf zone (in the protected waters of Neah Bay), as well as SKIV/V open coastal opportunities for more experienced paddlers.  Surf play, rock gardening, trips along the coast and a variety of clinics are all part of our itinerary. The daily plan may vary, depending on surf and weather conditions, how many leaders are able to attend and what participants would like to do that day.  

 What are prerequisites for signing up? The only prerequisite is the Sea Kayak badge (though individual leaders can chose to include students on their SKII/III paddles.)

Keep in mind that individual trip and clinic leaders will decide what experience/skill level is needed for their trip or clinic.  For most of the SKIV and SKV trips, leaders will likely require that participants have had previous surf and rock garden experience and be able to manage their own safety in the surf.  

How do I sign up? There are two steps to signing up for this event: 

First, sign up for this Surf and Camp Weekend (that is the one you are reading now) so that we have a head count of who is planning on coming.

Second, sign up for individual paddles and clinics as they get listed (see hyperlinks below under Kayak Trips and Clinics.)    Registration will open on April 1^st of later.

We’re working oShi-Shi n getting clinics and trips lined up.  Keep checking this list -- additional trips will be added as the dates get closer. Launch locations may vary and shuttling may be required. 

Friday June 2

Shi Shi and Point of Archers

Cape Flattery

Saturday June 3

Cape Flattery

Shi Shi Beach

Sunday June 4

Hobuck to Anderson Point 

Cape Flattery and Tatoosh Island

Carpooling in encouraged -- let’s reduce our carbon footprint where we can.

Where can I stay while I’m there?

A Makah Recreational Use Permit is required for each car ($20 and can be purchased at the Hobuck Beach Resort campground office or various other places in Neah Bay.) Camp fees at the Hobuck Resort are $25/car/night and you do not need to make a reservation.  There are also a limited number of reservable cabins available (check the Hobuck Beach Resort website for information.)

 The campground is basic. It has a men's and women's shower (1 each), multiple porta-potties, and irregularly distributed picnic tables. There are no designated campsites -- simply pick a spot that you like and set up a tent.

 Alcohol or recently-legalized mind-altering drugs are not permitted per local (tribal) laws.

There are also a limited number of motel rooms available and a grocery store in Neah Bay.

Non-kayaking activities. This area has a lot of enjoyable activities such as beach walking, hiking to Shi-Shi, a short hike to Cape Flattery overlook, and visiting the Museum at the Makah Cultural and Research Center.  Check www.Makah.com to see if these areas are open.

There will be a Saturday night potluck.   Non-kayaking spouses/partners/children/pets are welcome to camp with us -- they do not need to sign up for this activity.