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Read more about the article Thetis Island – A Gulf Islands Article
Paul exploring Thetis Island geology

Thetis Island – A Gulf Islands Article

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:July 17, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Gulf Islands/Vancouver Island

Thetis Island is situated in the centre of the southern Gulf Islands, between Gabriola and Salt Spring Islands Some interesting facts about Thetis Island The largest Arbutus tree in in…

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Read more about the article Reflections on Vargas Island Beach Cleanups, May 24-28

Reflections on Vargas Island Beach Cleanups, May 24-28

  • Post author:Karina Younk
  • Post published:May 31, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/News & Press/Trip Resources

Do you want to join?Under the great leadership of our BC Marine Trails Stewardship Coordinator, Cameron Dalinghaus, a group of 11 BC Marine Trails volunteers and 5 Pacific Rim Surfrider…

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Read more about the article Bain Creek Bridge

Bain Creek Bridge

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:May 23, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

Bain Creek Smenmántm Ḵ’í ḵp’ikwBain Creek one of seven sites maintained by the Sea Kayak Association of BC (SKABC) can be found on the Sea to Sky Marine Trail in…

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Read more about the article Kayaking the Discovery Islands

Kayaking the Discovery Islands

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:May 17, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

photo by Paul Grey; this incredible view is marred by the firepit - removed May 15, 2023Kayaking in the Southern Discovery IslandsThe Discovery Islands are extraordinarily beautiful. I’ve visited either…

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Read more about the article BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers

BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers

  • Post author:Selena Schmieger
  • Post published:April 27, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

We are so excited to announce the launch of our Coastal Caretaker program. Our Stewardship Committee has been working diligently to get this initiative off the ground. If you've been…

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Read more about the article The Fashionable Sea Kayaker

The Fashionable Sea Kayaker

  • Post author:Jerry & Julee Kaye
  • Post published:April 24, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Humour
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Helping Your Clothes Tell Better StoriesAs a fanatical devotee of outdoor fashion trends, I recently posed two questions to the online chatbot ChatGPT to see what guidance it could provide…

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Read more about the article 2023 Gerald Island English Ivy Removal

2023 Gerald Island English Ivy Removal

  • Post author:Selena Schmieger
  • Post published:April 21, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

We had another successful invasive species removal on Gerald Island last month. Volunteers came out between April 14-16 and combined forces to tackle English Ivy. This project has been one…

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Read more about the article Team Forces of Nature: The Inside Passage May 2023
Team Forces of Nature

Team Forces of Nature: The Inside Passage May 2023

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:April 6, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

The Forces of Nature are an 8-man team of six veterans and two civilians on a challenge starting May 1st to paddle approximately 2000 kilometres from Anacortes, Washington to Skagway,…

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Read more about the article Pro tips for SUP-Safety from Norm Hann

Pro tips for SUP-Safety from Norm Hann

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:March 20, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

We recently met with SUP expeditions leader and instructor, Norm Hann, to talk about safety on the water and uncovered some common misconceptions about safety precautions when standup paddleboarding.Standup paddleboarding…

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