Sea Kayaking After 60: How Rick Davies Does It At 81
When I invited 81-year-old Rick Davies over for lunch, I was expecting a one-hour chat about Sixty-Five Sunsets: A Canadian West Coast Journey — the book he and his wife…
Sea Kayaking After 60 – How The Sidney North Saanich Geriatric Paddling Group Does It
A companion article to “Sea Kayaking After 60 – Twelve Tips to Keep Paddling in Your 70s and 80s" by Jerry KayeWhile researching my Sea Kayaking After 60 articles, one tip…
Sea Kayaking after 60: Twelve Tips to Keep Paddling into your 70s and 80s
You’re reading about a far-flung paddling adventure, tracing routes on the BC Marine Trails map, or maybe a friend has invited you out for a weekend day-paddle. In an instant, you feel that familiar yearning to be out there. But lately, a part of you wonders: Can I still do this?
Flores Island by Land or by Sea Kayak: Two Great Ways to Explore “The Wild Side” of Clayoquot Sound
If you spend enough time exploring British Columbia’s outer coast, you’ll eventually hear a reverent hush when someone mentions Cow Bay on the wild west coast of Flores Island. Located…
Kayaker’s Creed: Quotations to Inspire Your Next Paddling Adventure
When we set out on our two-month, 600-km kayak adventure from Bella Bella to Tofino, we sought to unplug from our city lives, see what extended time in the wild…
The Joys of Urban Paddling
Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or a curious beginner, urban paddling can open up a world of adventure at your doorstep.
Bathing With Bears
Any sea kayaker venturing along the wild BC coast has probably been vexed by two issues: how to bathe in the wilderness, and how to avoid bear problems. Here are a few tips and stories from our experiences with both.
Five-star beach on McMullan Island
Dangerous Crossings Part I: A Breathtakingly Stupid Paddling Decision and Lessons Learned
Even an experienced paddler can make a serious error in judgment, when factors conspire...
Kayaking the Mediterranean Coast of Spain, France and Croatia – Better than BC Marine Trails?
Europe: hot, crowded and expensive? Or a sea kayaking destination?