Oregon Coast Sea Kayak Expeditions
July 19-26, 2008

photo by Jonathan Walpole

There are places known only to seabirds and perhaps the ghosts of shipwrecked sailors.
And to a few bold, skilled sea kayakers.

These are the headlands, cliffs, sea caves, and hidden beaches of the Oregon Coast.

The Oregon Coast is not a place to take lightly. Pacific Ocean surf, rapidly changing weather, and extremely rugged, remote headlands make it a dangerous place. They also make it a stunningly beautiful, wild place. A place to test one's skills and one's inner fortitude. A place to find dramatic inspiration.

A place to train for and explore
with a well-practiced team
of experienced sea paddlers.

Go Coastal!

2008 Expedition: Seaside to Pacific City in 8 days
Sample Itinerary

Day 1. Seaside to Cannon Beach. 8NM. Round Tillamook Head and visit the decommissioned Tillamook Head Lighthouse on a rock 2 miles offshore. Interesting coastline with offshore rocks around a steep, forested headland.

Day 2. Cannon Beach to Oswald West State Park. 10NM. Offshore rocks and sandy beaches punctuate this scenic paddle. Pass Haystack Rock (one of them) and the absolutely unique Cape Falcon. Camp at a great surfing beach.

Days 3-8. Stay and surf.

Day 3 (option B). Oswald West to Nehalem Bay. 4-9NM.
The jewel of the northern coast. Sea caves, arches, world-class rock gardening.

Day 4. Nehalem Bay to Tillamook Bay. 9-10 NM. Scenic rocky coastline, some sandy beaches, Twin Rocks.

Day 5. Tillamook Bay to Netarts. 11-15NM.
Round Cape Meares and pass the seabird sanctuary Three Arch Rocks.
Approach to this valuable habitat is closed from between April 15 and September 15. Bring binoculars!

Day 6. Netarts to Pacific City. 12-13 NM.
Round Cape Lookout, a 2-mile finger of geology, marine biology, and ocean magic that protrudes into the Pacific. Low tide on the south side of the cape is an aquarium of anemonies, sea stars, and deep green water. Sea caves and rock gardening are terrific as well. Pass the other Haystack Rock.

Eight-day Expedition Costs:
$1,250
Includes BCU-certified 5-Star leadership, camping, shuttle(s) & kitchen gear, and camp meal alotment.
Kitchen duties will be shared; restaurant meals not included.

What you will need to Go Coastal:
1. Minimum: British Canoe Union 3-star award, or equivalent proficiency, plus be training at the BCU 4-star level
or
2. BCU 4-star award
and
3. Practice with other Go Coastal participants in wind and surf conditions, demonstrating group awareness and responsibility

Resources
CRK Links training programs, clubs, shops, photos
CRK Safety & Resources tides, currents & more

Training:
$150/day coastal training.
$75-125/day inland training

Experience the magic of the Oregon Coast - from the water!
Start training now.