 |
Although Fort Bragg is very much a
commercial fishing port, it is possible to anchor in the Noyo river
outside the harbour wall. It is very shallow and it was not
possible with our 6ft draft to move to this anchorage until the negative
tides passed. We still managed to hit bottom as we navigated our
way out of the river when we departed. |
| We spent 4 days in the harbour and
were disappointed with the facilities offered for the most expensive $18
a day. We were the only transit boat in the harbour amongst all
commercial fishing boats. Access to town is a long walk over the
bridge since the business's on the Northern shore will not allow you to
tie up to their private property. The town, however, is very
interesting. |
 |
 |
This coastal area is quite distinctively
different with flat plateaus eroded by the water, resulting in an
interesting rocky shoreline and white sand beaches. |
| This was the first sighting of the
'ice plant' which was imported and planted to protect the sand dunes
from eroding further. The colors are delightful reds and oranges which
brighten the rocks and flower in the spring with yellow or purple
flowers. They blanket the land giving it more stability. |
 |