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June 2023 by Sha Yao
We had an amazing adventure on their boat, which proved to be incredibly stable and easy to maneuver. The entire experience was filled with joy and relaxation. The weather was perfect, with the sun shining brightly as we glided smoothly for about an hour before heading back. The surrounding scenery of lush, green trees added to the beauty of our journey. Although we had to exert a little more effort on the return trip, it was well worth it. However, the only oversight we had was forgetting to equip our beloved cat with a life jacket…Overall, it was a delightful day spent in nature, creating unforgettable memories.
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April 2023 by Mackenzie M.
Taking an Outrigger Canoe out on the Big River was a highlight of our Mendocino trip. It was so easy to maneuver with the outrigger's rudder system. The river is incredibly gorgeous, and I loved seeing all of the harbor seals! Mitchell was very friendly and helpful. Dog Friendly, our pup loved his adventure.
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April 2023 by Sindhu BM
Had the most fabulous time canoeing on the Noyo River.Instructors were knowledgeable, provided life jackets and clear instructions.Would definitely return and highly recommend this activity - 3 hours well spent.
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March 2023 by Jenny Willden
Amazing experience paddling up river! Saw so many deals and birds! Go in winter and you’ll have the River to yourselves. The staff was wonderful and the outrigger canoes are so stable! Would go again!
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February 2023 by Jason Green
Absolutely a 5 star experience!You can reserve your boat ahead of time which prompts communication and scheduling. I was really impressed by the responsiveness and flexibility of the staff.They get you right on the water to explore the Big River. Even in FEB it was beautiful. I would highly recommend!
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December 2022 by Deija Doria
Had a blast canoeing a few days ago. Thank you so much for the last minute accommodation. Received instructions on how to paddle properly and provided life vest. Definitely will be returning in the future.Cheers
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November 2022 by alejandro hernandez
If you catch the tide at the right time it's a breeze don't have to fight the river otters we're out watching us float bye staff always helpful
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September 2022 by Nathalie Heitz
This experience was amazing! We rented a canoe for 3 hours and it was a great time. We were even allowed to bring our dog! This was her first time on a boat and she was a little scare, but she eventually settled after jumping off the boat 5 mins in. We saw lots of birds, a dozen seals, and an otter. Going down the river was much easier than coming back, so save some strength. We brought sandwiches to eat on the way which was a great call. Highly recommend!!
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August 2022 by Katherine Y.
This place was great! I submitted a reservation request and heard back within 15 minutes. On the day of, we were launched without a hitch and enjoyed a lovely canoe ride up the Big River. It was so peaceful and gorgeous, we didn't want to turn back! 10/10 would recommend.
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July 2022 by Karan Shah
Relaxing, peaceful ride.Single kayak for single person. Canoe for 2 or more.Helpful staff. Good gears.Only could see 4 Otters (1 mom, 3 pups) and few birds. Expected more.Slightly overpriced.
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June 2022 by Ro D
Had a blast canoeing a few days ago. Thank you so much for the last minute accommodation. Received instructions on how to paddle properly and provided life vest. Definitely will be returning in the future.Cheers
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June 2022 by James Pillot IV
Beautiful experience on the water. Renting was painless and easy and all the employees were super nice.
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February 2022 by Mared H.
Surprised my bf with a weekend getaway from the bay- we didn't make any plans / were going with the flow and day of decided to all CAC to see if they happened to have a boat that would accommodate and our two large dogs (GSD and Mal). Just our luck- the guy on the phone was super nice and had two time slots to choose from. We showed up, a little late due to some car trouble, but they were totally cool about it. Got us set up and sent us on our way! The river was so beautiful and the boat was super stable and large enough to accommodate all of us. I hope to come again!
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February 2022 by Karma B.
This is easily my too activity for a long weekend in the Mendocino - Fort Bragg Area. Walked the Big River trail the day before and noticed a number of people kayaking. Thought that looked fun. A quick google search led us here. A phone call to Rick, an online request later and we had a 1045 canoe booking for the next day. Easy Peasy. All the instructions are emailed and simple. Go to the bathroom beforehand, arrive promptly, keep your distance from wildlife, etc. Arrived at 1035 and we were quickly shown to our boat. The redwood outrigger is fantastic! I'm a fan of kayaking but with 2 people and a nervous 30 pound doodle, the outrigger made the whole experience a breeze. We spent the next 2.5 hours meandering up (or down) the Big River. Spotted a couple of sunbathing harbor seals, an array of birds, and one very shy otter. All in all, it was a great time! Rick and Mitch were incredibly helpful with information and getting us situated. We will definitely come back! And next time we'll make sure to pack snacks, or even a lunch!
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October 2021 by Carolyn Deer
Cool spot with nice outriggers. Went on a very windy day and the place gave us fair warning, decided to go out anyways and between our dogs first boat trip and the wind we did not last long. When we got back after less than an hour they were so kind to give us a partial refund. Totally unnecessary but kind. Would definitely recommend and wish we could go back on a less windy day.
