Seaing
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8M ago
Seaing is the act of seeing all things related to the ocean and the sea including flora, fauna, waves, and geology. Seaing salty whitewater rush through the rock gardens and palm kelp bed of the Mendocino Coast whilst on a Whitewater of the Sea Kayaking Adventure. Seaing can be done from shore or whilst out on or in the water.  When we can't get to the seashore or out on the water, we can sea via media - books, television, or online like on YouTube and other social media platforms.  Did you know that looking at water is proven to decrease your stress levels? So when you can ..read more
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Earplugs
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11M ago
Do you get cold water vertigo?  Do you paddle in windy conditions? Do your ears get plugged up after rolling or swimming? Do you get ear wax build-up and/or ear infections? Do you value your hearing? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, you should consider wearing earplugs when paddling. I am not a doctor and you should consult your doctor for health advice.  I am sharing my personal experience with "surfer's ear," and how I have found ear plugs to be helpful in preventing cold water vertigo and improving comfort on and in the water. Early in my paddling career ..read more
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The Eel River
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11M ago
Are you curious about the Eel River? In recent years, we have been getting more and more inquiries about kayaking, rafting, and canoeing on the Eel River.  It has been exciting to see more boaters on the Eel.  It is almost as exciting as seeing other wildlife along the river.  Perhaps some of the recent interest has to do with publicity and planning of The Great Redwood Trail. Trestle and Tunnel at Island Mountain on the proposed Great Redwood Trail. Yesterday, I was kayaking the Outlet Creek Run on the Eel with our local crew and we were chatting about the misinformat ..read more
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Kayaking on the Van Duzen
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11M ago
Last week, we had just finished a 9 day self-support whitewater kayak trip on the Eel River (video and blog coming soon) and were visiting some friends in Humboldt County.  We were debating going to the Smith River or back to the Eel for the last few days of our Spring Run Off Trip. Dreamflows is our favorite source for California Whitewater River Flows.  We were scanning Dreamflows and kept seeing rivers running in the red (above recommended) and kept seeing the Van Duzen running in the green (recommended range).  We read the write ups online and in Dan Menten's book The New Sc ..read more
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Kayak Camping Tip
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1y ago
Don't Camp with Cows (or Bulls) When kayaking down rivers in North America, it is not uncommon to encounter cattle grazing in the hills and along the river banks.  They may look cute and peaceful but they are not good campsite companions.  Most wildlife will avoid humans and campsites. Cows are not wildlife. They will wander into campsites and can be quite disruptive. One year Jeff and I were doing a self-support whitewater kayak trip on the Eel River.  We had a longer than usual day on the river with lots of headwind.  When we rolled into camp, there were a few cows grazi ..read more
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P&H Leo Sea Kayak First Impressions
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1y ago
This spring, we added a P&H Leo Sea Kayak to the Liquid Fusion Kayaking Fleet.  We will be using the Leo for students who want to learn touring sea kayak skills.  Personally, I am planning to use the Leo for kayak camping trips, sea kayak touring, and kayak sailing.  We recently had the Leo out for a couple of paddles on the Mendocino Coast. P&H Leo Sea Kayak at a Blowhole on the Mendocino Coast of California Before paddling the Leo, we moved the seat and the thigh hooks.  Both Jeff and I found it to be quite comfortable.  Jeff is 5’11” and 145 pound ..read more
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Join the Journey
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1y ago
Happy Spring!  Are you getting excited about spring/summer kayaking adventures?  Jeff and I are and have adventures and projects that we would like to share with you. Liquid Fusion Kayaking's Cate Hawthorne in her happy place - on a wave! On the Mendocino Coast, we have had a wet and chilly winter.  After 3 dry years, it is nice to have a proper winter with lots of precipitation.  Nothing record breaking here on the coast except for colder than average temperatures and what seems to be daily hail storms.  Elsewhere in California has been a different story - in ..read more
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Big Changes for 2023
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1y ago
Refocusing on Kayak Instruction for 2023 A brief reintroduction for those of us who have lost touch over the years - Cate the Wood Sprite Mushroom Hunting My name is Cate Hawthorne and I am an outdoor addict. I identify myself as a wood sprite and a mermaid. Kayaking happens to be one of my many outdoor passions.   I am a former public education teacher who left the public schools in 2008 to become a small business owner and kayak instructor. My partner Jeff and I own and operate Liquid Fusion Kayaking on the Mendocino Coast of California (and beyond). LFK is an instructional k ..read more
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March Video Madness
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3y ago
Time is definitely marching on.  Jeff and I both questioned this week, " Where did March go?" A fun project that we engaged in this month was the scavenger hunt for The Noyo Center for Marine Science.  The scavenger hunt was a FUNdraiser to raise money for the Noyo Center and also to celebrate the annual whale festivals in a socially distant way.  We were a business sponsor for the event and we decided to give the scavenger hunt a go.  If you are not familiar with the Noyo Center, please peruse their website.  Their goals are education and conservation and they are bas ..read more
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Birding By Kayak
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3y ago
Both Jeff and I are nature nerds.  Yes, our passion for wildlife and nature extends into birds and we are both avid birders.  When we are apart, it is not uncommon for us to text each other our bird sightings - who is flying by and who is singing.  Birding is something that anyone can do almost anywhere. Of course one of our favorite places to bird is on the water from the seat of our kayaks. Tips for Birding from a Kayak by Jeff Laxier Kayak Birding Tour on Fort Bragg's Noyo River From the moment my father and I witnessed a fly being caught and eaten by a bird, I cou ..read more
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