Surf and Camping Weekend - Hobuck Beach & Neah Bay

Your leadership team will meet the night before in Cabin 1 and plan activities for the next day based on the surf and weather report. Activities, meeting place and time will be posted on a white board outside cabin #1.

You can come for one day or the whole weekend. 

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. You are welcome to come to one day or all 4 days.

Next signup for the activities begin April 1^st. This letter is intended to help you sign up for activities that meet your skill level and interest.

First: Assess your skill level. This is a guideline based on new published guidelines for coastal kayaking trips.

Coastal Novice:I have training but little experience in coastal conditions. Can probably, but not certainly, manage my boat in max. conditions. My ability to assist others is limited. I am developing personal judgement of my skill and ability to make on-water route decisions.  I do not have a basis to judge the group.

Coastal Intermediate: I have experience paddling in coastal conditions. I can manage my boat in max. conditions and have the capacity to assist others.  I have the ability to make good personal judgement decisions, but am developing my on-water route decisions skills. I may not be aware or notice when another paddle needs help or slow my pace to stay together. Limited capacity to judge the group’s ability.  

Coastal Advanced: I have significant experience paddling in coastal conditions. I can manage my boat in max conditions, and assist others in need. I have good personal judgement and the ability to contribute to route decisions on the beach and on the water as conditions change. I feel confident speaking up when making group level decisions. I will adjust my paddling to stay together and assess the others in need.

Second:

If you have not paddled on the coast much, I want to emphasize all activities listed are heavily weather dependent. We have listed the destination but the leaders may change the launch, destination and route at any time and will cancel the trip if max conditions are forecasted. Leaders will meet the night before all activities and make just in time decisions - updates will be listed on a white board outside Cabin #1 after our meeting.

Third:

We have worked hard to put together a list of varied activities thanks to some amazing leaders. When signing up we request you only sign up for 1 coastal trip and the surf zone clinic or 1 coast trip and open surf days for the two 2 weeks.  After April 14th, signup for additional open activities and add yourself to the waitlist if the activity is full. We reserve the right to move participants around to ensure all participants have at least one coastal trip activity.

Thanks, Jeannie Nahan

LP – Leader’s Permission Required

Where can I stay while I’m there?

A Makah Recreational Use Permit is required for each car ($20 and can be purchased when you arrive at the Hobuck Beach Resort campground office) 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,  irregularly distributed picnic tables and EV charging stations. 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. Carpooling in encouraged -- let’s reduce our carbon footprint where we can.

 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.