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South Slough Kayak/Canoe

  • Start date: 10/08/2019

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 10/09/2019

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

The focus of this trip is boating across the South Slough estuary, starting in Charleston and ending at the Interpretive Center on Wed, Oct. 9 - the paddling distance is 5 miles. The $20 cost includes the car shuttle and a guide, plus the trip fee. Participants will need to bring their own kayak (minimum 12' long) or canoe, or rent a solo kayak/life jacket from the Interpretive Center for $30 - pay the center directly (only 6 are available- e-mail the leader if you want to rent one) or rent locally. The Center's kayaks are "sit-upons" - https://www.wildernesssystems.com/us/kayaks/tarpon-140. On the first day, we will explore Cape Arago. Overnight accommodations are at Captain Jack's motel in Charleston - the cost of a shared double room is $39pp or you can camp nearby. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Within 5 days of signing up, mail a check payable to Obsidians to Lana Lindstrom, PO Box 5506, 97405. Cancellations: if you cancel, you will not receive a refund unless someone takes your place. Sign-ups for members starts Aug 16, 7am for members; Aug 18 for non-members.

  • Event Leader: Lana Lindstrom

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-683-1409

  • Event Leader Email: lana_lindstrom@hotmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Extended Trips

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  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 300

  • Season: 2019

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: A boat that is at least 12' long; PFDs must be worn while paddling. Cash or credit card for motel (pay the motel directly), dinner, and breakfast. Bring 2 lunches.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 5

  • Member Fees: 20

  • Elevation Gain:

  • Non-Member Fees: 25

  • Committee: Extended Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

The focus of this trip was to boat approximately 5 miles from Charleston to the South Slough Interpretive Center. Since the trip started at 9AM, we met at Sunset Bay State Park the day before and hiked from there to Shore Acres, also about 5 miles round trip. Thanks to the Skardas, we were very fortunate to be joined by 2 local residents who shared "secret" viewpoints and stories about the Simpson property. Accommodations were at Captain John's motel and an airbnb house. Dinner was delicious with lively conversations at the Shark Bites restaurant in Coos Bay. The next day was cool, crisp, and clear! Since its founding as the nation’s first National Estuarine Research Reserve, the South Slough Reserve has been a leader in improving the stewardship and understanding of Pacific Northwest estuaries and coastal watersheds. It is managed through a partnership between NOAA and Oregon Department of State Lands. Our leader, Eric Dean, was quite knowledgeable and safety conscious, the north wind was minimal, and we saw several harbor seals, eagles, egrets, blue herons, and osprey. Four persons rented their sit-upon kayaks and the rest brought their own boats. Afterwards most of us visited the Interpretive Center and then headed home. It was a fabulous trip!