AYON Wind · Route guide

Downwind: Waddell Creek → Davenport

California, USA

Distance

14 km

Difficulty

Advanced

Typical duration

Around an hour, advanced pace

Best wind

NW / WNW (290–330°)

How this leg runs

A serious Northern California coastal run — cliffs, cold water, and kelp beds to navigate on the way from Waddell Creek down to Davenport. Not a leg to attempt without a full plan.

Safety notes

Advanced cold-water coastal downwind. Check swell, kelp, cliffs, current, landing access, and rescue plan before launch.

Rescue & exits

Limited beach exits. Arrange vehicle pickup and avoid attempting alone. Full wetsuit and emergency communication recommended.

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