HCKC SK  2025 Spring Trip North Carolina

Dates: April 11-19

Trip Level: L3

Trip Sponsors: Jim Heichelbech & Linda Decker

Location: Camping at Cedar Point Campground in the Croatan Coastal National Forest (Recreation.gov) Discounts with Senior Pass

Campsites may become difficult to reserve. It is recommended that you reserve a site asap if you are considering participating.

Itinerary:

Friday April 11                      Arrive and set up camp

Saturday April 12- Thursday 17      Paddling destinations  based on conditions

Friday April 18                   Depart

Trip Level: Level 3 

Training: On this trip we will work with interested participants on skills related to considering tides and currents for our daily paddles, navigation and using Marine Radios/PLB for communications

Equipment Requirements:

15’ or greater Kayak with bulkheads, Sprayskirt. PFD

We are looking forward to returning to this coastal area. This is a excellent campground and a fun area to explore. The campground is at the junction of the White River and Bogue Sound, near the North Carolina Crystal Coast.

Nearby Beaufort Inlet has many paddling destinations and is rich in history. We plan to paddle to a few of our favorite destinations like Bear Island that has an amazing beach and Carrot Island to catch a glimpse of the wild horses. We hope to adventure to Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Ft. Macon and other islands in the area. There is great nearby hiking and bike riding on Emerald Isle.  

Please register here on the HCKC Site

Linda Decker lsdecker2018@gmail.com

Level 2 and above Seakayak Trips are limited to members who have demonstrated, prior to participation, the ability to:

·       Safely exit their kayak while wearing a spray skirt

·       Participate in an assisted rescue to re-enter their kayak

Registration for every trip is always conditional upon final approval by the Trip Leader. The Trip Leader may communicate with you to assess whether your skills & equipment are appropriate for the conditions.