Cedar Point & Barrier Islands, North CarolinaWe

We have reached a maximum number of participants for this trip. We often have cancellations.

If you would like to be on the waitlist for this trip, Please contact Linda Decker lsdecker2018@gmail.com

Dates: April 16-24, 2027

Trip Level: L2/L3 

Trip Level Guide 1-2021.docx

Trip Leaders: Jim Heichelbech, Linda Decker, Phyllis Malpas

Location: We will camp at Cedar Point Campground near Swansboro, North Carolina in the Croatan Natl Forest at the junction of White Oak River and Bogue Sound. We will do day paddles out to the barrier islands and ocean side as conditions allow.

Reservations for Cedar Point Recreation.gov Open  Oct 16 10:00am Eastern Time  Senior Pass discount. Camper and tent or two tents allowed on each site

Trip Focus: Exploring the barrier islands and coastal beaches, using the tides and currents to our advantage.

Training Opportunities: Trip planning using navigation and tidal/current  flow data to help us “ride the tide.” We will practice landing and launching in surf, playing in small waves and boat handling skills.

Trip Highlights: This location offers a wide variety of paddling destinations. A few of our favorites are:

Carrot Island- circumnavigation and viewing the wild horses on the island

Bear Island – exploring the beaches and traveling through tidal salt marshes

Cape Lookout- lighthouse, museum & beaches

Additionally, there are biking opportunities on Emerald Isle, good seafood restaurants, hiking, Ft Macon State Park and the Maritime Museum in Beaufort with artifacts from Blackbeard’s ship that ran aground here in 1718!

Required Equipment:

·       Sea kayaks 15’ or longer with full perimeter deck lines, sealed fore and aft bulkheads and/or floatation in both ends of the kayak·        

·       USCG approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) & whistle, spray skirt, pump and paddle float.

·       Appropriate paddling clothing for the conditions.

·       VHF Radio, InReach or PLB (if you own one).