Our first arch in the rock gardens... you can't even see daylight!
Our view from Russian Gulch.... Count the swells!
Cheri and Maligiaq
The Rock Gardens at the Mendicino HeadlandsWe had a wonderful time paddling the BIGGEST water we've ever encountered! This gathering is a small group of dedicated traditional paddlers and boat builders. We are very excited to have attended, met and paddled with some of the gurus of American Greenland... including John Petersen (event organizer )and Wolfgang Brink, boat builders, Cheri Perry, Turner Wilson, Dubside, Helen Wilson (Greenland 2008, see http://greenlandorbust.org ) Awesome tour guides Jeff and Skip, and Maligiaq Padilla... Kayak Man 7 times in the last ten years. What an awesome group, and a beautiful setting! "Possibly the only blue water traditional event in the country", Pete braved the swells of 18-20 feet on the second day and experienced a particular formation called Emerald City, where the boomers were in excess of 50 feet. Renee opted for rolling demos and instruction, not wanting to miss the chance to watch Maligiaq in action. The water was cold, the people were warm, and the experience was splendid.
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