Even Our Best Plans Can Go Awry: 17 Days Paddling on Haida Gwaii‬â€
This is not a recounting of a perfect trip, but rather a reminder that anything can happen when we set out to challenge the elements. Our trip was filled with…
Coastal Journeys are a series of articles about trips along the BC coastline. The journeys may be about popular locations along the coastline, such as, the Broken Group Islands or Gulf Islands, where there is generally safer conditions for ocean paddling or journeys about an adventure on the Central Coast or Cape Scott on Vancouver Island
Site Condition Reporting While Off-Grid: A Guide for Paddlers
Exploring BC’s coastline offers breathtaking experiences — but it also comes with a responsibility to ensure the sustainability of the recreational sites we rely on. Site Condition Reporting is one of…
Tides, Triumphs, and Trials: A Kayaking Expedition on BC’s Central Coast from Bella Bella to Port Hardy
After extensive preparation, the group of four report back on their trip down the province's central coast.
photo credit - Mark Byrne, Gecko Paddler
Responsible Paddling in the Chatham and Discovery Archipelago
The Chatham and Discovery Islands, located just a kilometre across Baynes Channel from Oak Bay and even closer to Saanich’s Ten Mile Point, are a magical and cherished destination for kayakers. The islands are among the last remaining parts of the Songhees' homeland that remain largely unchanged since the early 1800s.
The Great Bear Rainforest–Musings of a Newbie Kayaker
Education, preparation, and the guidance of an experienced companion make all the difference.
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?