Coastal Café: Most Recent Articles
Grab a coffee, relax and read an article about past trips and experiences on the BC Coast. To share your story and photos, send an email to articles@bcmarinetrails.org.
Swartz Bay to Mayne Island
Paddle and Ferry Trip On a sunny August morning my wife Lisa and I, along with six of our paddling friends, departed Swartz Bay for a 13 nautical mile paddle to our destination of Village Bay on Mayne Island. Before the fun could start, a bit of work was required!
Kayak Fishing, Part 1 – Jigging
Jigging or fishing from a kayak is an easy way to supplement your diet with fresh fish. Flounder, Halibut, Sole, Rockfish, Kelp Greenling, Lingcod, and Salmon are all attracted to a jigging lure. Long ago I discovered that a short, stiff ice fishing rod worked very well for fishing from…...
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Crabbing from a sea kayak
Dungeness and Red Rock Crabs are found throughout the Inside Passage. A license is required so check with the Fish & Wildlife governance to make sure that you are licensed properly and understand the rules and limits for the area where you will be crabbing. (Crab snares may not be…...
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Tides and Currents
When you are sitting on the beach watching the sea you will...
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Packing for a paddle trip
Packing for a paddle trip See our trip planning page for additional resources. This article pertains more to packing an ocean-going kayak for a multi-day trip. The amount and type of packing will vary according to the size of your boat’s storage and the length of your trip. The weight…...
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Numas Islands, Crossing the Strait
For most paddlers, any mention of the Broughtons refers to the southeastern region of this area, accessed from Telegraph Cove. Less well known are the reaches in the north and west. That is mainly because of what it takes to get there. Paddlers ready for the 9 NM (3 hr) direct