andreas said:I actually can't wait anymore, I'm so ready for kayak camping Anyone up for a "pre WCP camp" in the next couple of weeks?
Me too. Andreas, where would you like to go? Portland Island?
andreas said:I actually can't wait anymore, I'm so ready for kayak camping Anyone up for a "pre WCP camp" in the next couple of weeks?
Houston said:....... oooo I feel this spurring on a shopping trip for cute WCP spring get together outfits!
Mark_Schilling said:Below is the ferry schedule from Tsawwassen to Lyall Harbour, Saturna Island.
Dan_Millsip said:Taking the ferry to Saturna Island would give you a 4 km crossing (total distance to paddle is about 8 km).
Jurfie said:Is that closer (and/or safer) than paddling from the Otter Bay terminal on North Pender?
kayakwriter said:1. What's the takeout/put-in for kayaks like there (at Lyall Harbour), and how do I get there off the ferry (I'll probably be wheeling my kayak)?
2. Anyone know how to predict ebbs and floods through Pender Channel (between North and South Pender)?
kayakwriter said:What's the takeout/put-in for kayaks like there, and how do I get there off the ferry (I'll probably be wheeling my kayak)?
Anyone know how to predict ebbs and floods through Pender Channel (between North and South Pender)? I've got all the tides and currents tables, so if you could even tell me what station it's based on and the offsets (i.e. how much time to add or subtract from whatever station it's based on.)
Mark_Schilling said:In all honesty, the current is never enough to be a real danger if you're a reasonably competent paddler. You can't predict currents based on tide tables. That is, the tidal swing on any particular day has little bearing on the current strength, and the time of max. current has little relation to the tidal timing (ie time of slack current does not equal time of slack tide, etc.). SNIP
The Pender Canal, between North and South Penders, does carry some current but it can be paddled through. It's short enough that you should be able to 'sprint' through it; if the current is strong enough that you're not comfortable doing so, you can wait it out in Shark Cove. Both ends of the canal are very sheltered and I've never experienced any dangerous currents or turbulence in the canal.
candikayak said:Hi Mark, what do you mean , assuming your wheels can handle it ?
kayakwriter said:candikayak said:Hi Mark, what do you mean , assuming your wheels can handle it ?
I'm guessing he meant weenie plastic wheels and frames that might fracture with the repeated bumping of a loaded kayak on the stop sticks nailed across the ramp to the float. My wheelset is has full-on pneumatic tires and sturdy steel frame. Which means the only possibility of entertaining the locals I offer is if it's really low tide, so the ramp is really steep, and my boat gets away from me and launches itself...