Winter Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez
Baja is an easy destination for sunny kayaking fun in BC's rainy season.
Book Review: Indigenous Rights in One Minute
Indigenous Rights in One Minute: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation Author: Bruce McIvor $22.95 Nightwood Editions Why do Indigenous Canadians have different rights than most Canadians? This…
When Big Boats Don’t See You: Paddling Safety Lessons from a Close Call in Sansum Narrows
If you’ve spent any time paddling in coastal waters, you know how peaceful, and sometimes how unpredictable, the ocean can be. For small boaters, especially kayakers, one of the biggest…
The RiverSea Rangers: Stewarding Waterways from Source to Sea
In a shallow, sunlit riverbed, Ken Sund stands shin-deep over his canoe wearing a proud smile. Both hands grip a pick axe, and in his canoe rest two car tires,…
User reported sites now live on BCMT map in Heiltsuk Territory
A new layer of user reported sites is now visible on the BC Marine Trails map within Heiltsuk Territory (much of the Central Coast)! These locations have been identified by…
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?
This picture was taken within ƛaakašiis—pronounced Tlaa-ka-shiis—located within Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks. There is no concept of the word "wilderness" in the Nuu-chah-nulth language. The closest term, "walyuu", translates to "home". What may appear as untamed or "wild" landscapes to outsiders are, in fact, territories that have been carefully managed and nurtured by Nuu-chah-nulth peoples for millennia.
Why Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) Matter to BC’s Coast and Coastal Paddlers
Canada has made a big promise—to protect 30% of its land and water by the year 2030. How IPCAs fit in.
Kayaker’s Creed: Quotations to Inspire Your Next Paddling Adventure
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…
The Joys of Urban Paddling
Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or a curious beginner, urban paddling can open up a world of adventure at your doorstep.