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Sea Kayak Trips Bulletin Board
Re: Kayaking in Vancouver area
Posted By: Shawn In Response To: Re: Kayaking in Vancouver area (Earl Moulton)
Date: Monday, 15 March 1999, at 12:30 a.m.
Thanks Earl!
I read Mary Ann Snowden's book Island Paddling, so what you mentioned made sense and it also gave me some insight into some stuff I hadn't thought about.
How far away from ships do you want to stay? I know their wakes generate some serious swells--do I want to be 100 yards (meters!) away or a quarter mile away?
What kind of radar reflector? One of those fiberglass mast thingies that you bolt on to stick straight up in the air?
Did you go through Boat Passage during a high current time? I dunno if I want to go through there with a loaded boat, but maybe if I was camped in the area and a capsize wouldn't mean having to roll a heavy boat or risk getting everything wet, it might be a lot of fun.
Thank you for all the info- Shawn
> Hi Shawn - me piping up again.
> I haven't paddled in the San Juans etc. so can't comment on that area or
> the kind of time for the whole trip. One of the big determinants will be
> tidal currents. That 4+ miles up to Saturna is across the sea lanes and
> those big fellas don't even see you let alone move - a radar deflector can
> be of use.> Did spend five days in the south Gulf Islands in Sept 98 basing out of
> North Pender. That whole area is quite sheltered and has some interesting
> rock formations (esp. on Saturna). You might want to contact BC Parks and
> get some information on the marine parks in the area - sorry don't have
> the URL handy. One highlight of our trip was a late night paddle under a
> full moon with the phosphorescence(sp?) flashing with every paddle stroke.> Don't be fooled by thinking that the Georgia Strait isn't the real ocean -
> several times this winter they've had to stop the ferry service to
> Vancouver Island due to high wind and waves. The other danger in the area
> is the current generated by the tidal flow of the water. Some places ie:
> Active Pass can become a considerable obstacle. There is a tremendous
> amount of water wanting to trade places four times a day. Make sure you
> have charts and "go with the flow". These can also be alot of
> fun ie: Boat Channel between Saturna and Samuel Island.> There are some huge runs of salmon at various times of the year so fishing
> can be great (or not!). Crabbing is also possible but check the
> regulations for size requirements.> One other thing - depending on where you plan to camp/stay, there can be
> problems ensuring sufficient drinking water so you may have to pack a
> couple days supply for safety.> Best of luck, Earl
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