Kagoagh Resort and Fishing Lodge in Quatsino Sound
Tired of Tenting? Try Kayak-Friendly Lodging Instead!
The Kayak Friendly Lodging web page is a resource for paddlers who want a shower and a bed at the end of a day of exploring by kayak.
Trip planning information and other resources for those who want to explore the BC Coast.
Why Visualizing Ocean Currents is Challenging — And How OceanConnect is Changing Everything
Understanding ocean currents is essential for safe, efficient coastal navigation, yet visualizing them remains one of the most complex tasks of trip planning. Unlike wind or waves, which are relatively…
The DSC system covers most places a sea kayaker would want to go on the BC coast. These antennas are not like cellphone repeater towers: they will let you communicate with the Coast Guard; they will not retransmit your calls to other VHF users. [From https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/publications/mcts-sctm/ramn-arnm/part4-eng.html ]
VHF Marine Radio: A Lifeline for Sea Kayakers
Why would I, a humble sea kayaker, want a marine VHF?
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…
How to write a trip report
Do you have an experience to share? Susan Conrad shares 5 tips to write a trip report and share with others on the BC Marine Trails Coastal Cafe.
First Woman to Solo SUP 160 km from Port Hardy to Winter Harbour: “Be Courageous!”
My 60th birthday was already in the rear-view mirror, and 61 was just one month away. As a thalossophile, I was ready to embark on a dream of solo SUPing…
10 Tips to Boost Mental Health with Sea Kayaking and Nordic Friluftsliv
'Friluftsliv' or "Open Air Life" in Copenhagen
MV Uchuck III Ferry Route
What Happened When Covid Came Kayaking
This turned out to be the kayak trip from hell. Inviting Covid along for the paddle—not a great idea!There were eight of us originally. One dropped out a couple of…
Blissful Beaches: A Guide to BC’s Best 5-Star Beaches for Sea Kayakers
To the best of our knowledge, no one has come up with a proper rating system for BC’s sea kayaking beaches. Here is our attempt.