Liquid Fusion Kayaking

32399 Basin St.
Dolphin Isle Marina
Fort Bragg, California 95437
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Local Phone: (707) 962-1623

Enjoy a mystical journey of the Mendocino Coast in a kayak. Explore dramatic geological features, be intrigued by marine wildlife, and inspired by rugged beauty. Explore the placid Noyo River estuary or the Pacific ocean with its sea caves, arches, sea stacks, and secluded coves.

From mild to wild, Liquid Fusion Kayaking's expert guides provide epic paddling adventures in the Mendocino and Fort Bragg area for all ages and abilities. For those that want to learn to kayak, Liquid Fusion Kayaking specializes in learn to kayak classes for beginning through advanced paddlers.

Dogs are welcome on private tours. Contact them if you are interested in a tour and want to bring your dog along. For tips on paddling with your pup, click here.

Moseying On Mendocino Waterways

Woody's Catch A Canoe Adventure - Photo Credit: @haystackbird

There’s something magical about the Big River estuary near Mendocino—and something ingenious about the “canine cruiser” that transports two- and four-legged visitors down the calm and inky river to the sea. Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too, which has been outfitting paddlers on an 8.3-mile section of the river since 1972, added the cruiser to its fleet of handmade redwood watercraft several years ago. more »

Paddling Mendocino Rivers

Photo: Ben Salter (CC)

Have you ever longed to kayak on a beautiful river but not been able to because you have your dog along? Come to Mendocino County, where it’s easy to go paddling with your pooch. more »

Meandering The Mendo Coast With Your Dog

Fetch! Photo: Colleen Proppe

While you can drive from one end of Mendocino County to the other in a morning or afternoon (it’s 102 winding miles from Leggett to Gualala on scenic Highway 1) this intoxicating stretch of coastline is best savored at a snail’s pace. Our advice: Hang your hat (and leash) for at least a night in one of the many dog-friendly lodgings situated within sight and sound of the sea. more »

Just Say Noyo

Photo courtesy Liquid Fusion

Liquid Fusion Kayaking specializes in kayaking excursions—from mild to wild—on the serene Noyo River estuary and along the Mendocino coast. All ages will be delighted by a beginner-level paddle on the placid Noyo, where curious harbor seals, quirky river otters, the occasional sea lion and many species of coastal birds are highlights. Kayak rentals start at $30 for two hours, and a $5 charge for four-legged companions includes a canine flotation device. While dogs are welcome on these and other LFK excursions, the company cautions that not all dogs make good paddling pals.
“Most dogs love kayaking, says co-owner Cate Hawthorne. “They love the peaceful sense of floating on the water and will attentively watch as their human companion paddles along.” more »

Tips for Paddling With Your Pup

If it's summer, it's time to get out on the water with your pup. But if it's Fido's first time to kayak or ride in a raft, you'll want to take it slow. Cate Hawthorne of Liquid Fusion Kayaking in Fort Bragg offers these tips for paddling with your pup. more »

Beyond the Crowds

Kayla the lab and Chuck the conductor prepare to board the Skunk Train

Mendocino County is “so close and yet so far away” when it comes to scenery, attitude and ambiance. Whether you play it sophisticated or sniff out the rustic, you’ll have no trouble carving out an itinerary to fit your budget and style. more »

Safety First

Canoeing or kayaking with your dog can be among the most joyous of shared pastimes. But few dogs, even those who love water, will feel secure at first on the unstable deck of a kayak or the floor of a tippy canoe. Instinct can prompt even the best behaved Buddy to jump out and swim toward land‚ a serious problem if you’re on a river and have current to contend with. Dogs vary in temperament and personality as much as humans, and each individual will respond differently to this new adventure. Some guidelines . . . more »

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