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In August 2001 we are camping at the Shelter cove Campground, at Shelter Cove on the Lost Coast. To get there head north on Highway 101 to Garberville and take the turn off to Shelter Cove. It is a long winding ride out to the coast and the grade down to the town is steep, so watch your brakes. The drive from Santa Rosa is about 3.5 hours.

Shelter Cove is located smack dab in the middle of what is known as California's Lost Coast. Aptly named because, as you will see when you get there, it is extremely remote. There are no major highways, and most of the roads are dirt (but not the one we use).

The area is a sports persons paradise, with excellent fishing, diving, hiking, and camping. The views of ocean and countryside are Incredible!

The Lost Coast is an amazing and beautiful place to visit and explore. If you haven't been to this area before, come and check it out! If you have been, then you know what a unique and beautiful place it is.

It is well worth the journey as this is one of the most dramatic sections of California coast. Diving can be iffy and conditions remind me of Marin as the Vis can be quite poor at times if the swell has churned up the silt bottom. However the largest abalone found come out of this area. What more do I need to say? Generally a lot of the dive spots are long boat runs although there is some diving close by.

This is also a world class salmon fishing area so bring your poles. The club did better on salmon than we did diving two years ago, so be prepared for everything. We figured that out as we ran through the fleet from a bust dive and everyone was hauling in salmon.....when in Rome.....

See you there!

--Jock Doss