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Recent content by NuclearTester

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    Saturna Island

    Day 6. Got up before sunrise. The sea was a little calmer, but I still didn't feel confident about launching. This time, I had no choice though, as I was running on the most precious resource after beer: water. Beautiful sunrise, but I have to think of a plan to escape this island now. I...
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    Saturna Island

    Day 5. I woke up at night from the sound of crashing waves. The sea didn't look pretty. Well, it did look pretty, but not to someone who had to launch a kayak into it! I looked at the sea anxiously waiting for waves to calm down. The situation was made more difficult by the fact that I could...
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    Saturna Island

    Day 4. All that leisuring and exploring on Tumbo put me in the position when I would have to paddle against the current to get back to camping spot on Cabbage. I was too exhausted to fight with 5 km/h current. I know, many of you in your sleek gold plated carbon fibre titanium kayaks will laugh...
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    Saturna Island

    Day 3. Tumbo Island exploration. And here is the finest jewel of the island: the abandoned farm. Park sign doesn't say Farm, they say Cabins. But look around and you will see that it was a farm. There are apple trees, chicken coops, bird nets, fenced space for cows or horses. If you, dear...
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    Saturna Island

    Day 3. Tumbo Island looks interesting to explore. The map said that there are a few trails through the island. I really wish I could spend more time here, but if I stay any longer I will not have enough time to go around Saturna. The shore facing Saturna looks completely unlandable (better...
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    Saturna Island

    Day 2. Woke up early due to sun shining brightly and heating inside of my tent like a greenhouse. The tide was not the right level to launch, so I went exploring tide pools. Most of the crabs are grey to blend with the rocks, but this one looked different Tide is finally right and I depart for...
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    Saturna Island question

    Happy to be of help. Report here: http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7592 My first report here, but I'll try to improve with time.
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    Saturna Island

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    Saturna Island question

    Didn't see this before. "A few hundred yards from the point, on the north side, is well sheltered beach to land kayaks ans scout the current around East Point." - That's handy :) Sounds like a good idea to relax at the beach, explore the park and wait for slack tide. Thanks!
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    Electronic Navigation and battery life

    Try turning off Background App Refresh. This could theoretically stop your navigation app from using GPS while the screen is off. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202070 If you decide to go Android someday, consider Sony Xperia, which has much better power control than iPhone. They are...
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    Electronic Navigation and battery life

    I second tiagosantos suggestion to use a powerbank. You are saying that it will not work for multi-hour paddling. I'm not sure I understand why. If you want a really portable solution and only need to extend battery by a few hours and don't mind paying more, buy one of the waterproof power...
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    Saturna Island question

    I've managed to switch my vacation days to earlier date, so I don't have to compete with the crowds. Leaving this weekend :D Is my water safe from raccoons in 5 gallon bottle. I know the plastic its made of is very tough, but I'm not sure what raccoons are capable of. I guess I'll have to...
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    Saturna Island question

    Thank you guys! A lot of very valuable advice to go through and more research to do :) Found this post http://www.writenet.com/nextlevl/Bicycling/Saturnabike.htm telling that camping at Fiddlers Cove is permitted. Is that still true? I had no idea that walk-ons can ever be turned away :? Has...
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    Saturna Island question

    Sorry Dan, I was already typing my answer and didn't see your reply where you suggested to keep it on topic. My bad. I really appreciate it. I'm typing this from Android phone and it's not easy to manipulate multiple tabs here to stay updated. My mistake :oops: I thought my account was deleted...
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    Saturna Island question

    mmmm, what? Perhaps you've noticed that youtube video I posted is in Comedy category and the image is clearly labeled Canadian Stereotype Comics. Not sure what could have offended you. Please feel free to stop replying to me in order to save "internet space". Anyway. I don't see the point of...
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