Day 1: Noyo River. Seven PPers toured the harbor and saw a slew of fishing boats, people cleaning abalone, and enjoyed the activity around opening day of salmon season. The trip up the river revealed hobbit dwellings of fish shacks, trailers with bizarre add-ons, and two harbor seals swam right in front of Robin and Lori’s kayaks. As if synchronized, they surfaced together, smiled and retreated.
Day 2: Navarro Watershed. Four paddlers stayed to kayak to the mouth of the Navarro Watershed (see photo of beach art), and back up for a few more miles. P & Helen tested P’s GPS and got it up to 6 mph. L & D searched for driftwood along the beach. The launch was muddy, but it was a perfect birthday day, ending with lunch at a wayside near Boonville.
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- Spectacular scenery.
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- The fishing boats had character.
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- For Dick M. — river sculpture.
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- Perfect place for lunch — the water was crystal clear.
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