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…
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?
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…
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…
Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or a curious beginner, urban paddling can open up a world of adventure at your doorstep.
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.
Even an experienced paddler can make a serious error in judgment, when factors conspire...
Europe: hot, crowded and expensive? Or a sea kayaking destination?
I am what survives me. - Psychologist, Erik EriksonWhen we became the first Trailblazers for BC Marine Trails, Jerry was immediately excited—and not just at the prospect of matching mid-layers…