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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?

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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.

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Water Taxis: A Great Way to Access 10 New Kayaking (and Hiking) Adventures on the BC Coast

Do you dream of bold kayaking adventures that just don’t fit into a one-week or two-week vacation window?  Consider a water taxi!  In this article, we'll explore how water taxis…

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