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    Orcas in decline thanks to sea kayakers

    'Orcas in Decline because of Sea Kayakers' hahahahaha. Frikken Hilarious...... Salmon disappearing because of Sea Kayakers! Homelessness expanding because of Sea Kayakers! Tax avoidance by Rich scumbags caused by Sea Kayakers! Human Trafficking by Social Media Wastes of Skin caused by...
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    W or E side of VI

    We do 10-15 overnights trips/year, almost all on the E side (Desolation/Toba/Bute). Short drive from our home, easy prep, easier weather with many places to tuck in, and only occasional drysuit use. Plus the gathered Oysters/Clams/Crab for dinner. W coast is tons of fun too but I get tired of...
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    Kayaking for mental health

    IanC, I can relate. Thanks for sharing!
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    Cortes Island

    Cortez Island circumnavigation is one of the best kept paddling secrets around here. We launch from Squirrel Cove, the Proprietor of the General Store is awesome, accommodating, there is great parking and launch. The southeast end can get snarky with a SE breeze and Lewis Channel can get...
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    Easter Weekend, West Redonda Island

    The wind can rip thru Lewis Channel and change sea conditions in a hurry from both N. and S. From the N. it can really trash Teakerne inlet. As usual, Respect the Weather and the Sea. Great area, hope it is not too crowded for your visit now that the season is on. We do our Redonda trips...
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    Easter Weekend, West Redonda Island

    We have been rounding W Redonda a few times each year, both directions for many many years. Was there 3 weeks ago, ccw Sq Cove-Sq Cove. Great trip, again. Be extra cautious with wind and weather in Lewis channel! Have fun, Be safe.
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    Courtenay River Rescue

    dumb dumb dumb....
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    Sealant question

    I use this stuff on my old Sailboat and on our Touring Yaks. These little 70ml sausages are cheap and last forever. Let it splooge out, a few days later trim it away. Mostly all Chandleries carry it.
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    Gabriola Island, Gulf Islands, BC 19–21 Feb 2022

    Gabriola, another one of our local Gems. Thanks Alex for the great report.
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    BC Marine Trails Website 'Improvements' 2021

    Maybe You should get involved. You seem to know everything. That would be helpful to the BCMT Volunteers.
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    So, thoughts on the demise of Mountain Equipment Co-op?

    Long time MEC member (1978). I have pulled the plug. Sad and disgusted at the same time. I will spend my $ elsewhere.
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    Clayoquot sound

    Don't leave anything in your vehicle....
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    Circumnavigating Saltspring

    There is a great spot at the NW end of Long Harbour for launching, at Beachside Drive, super easy and great parking. That is a great trip around SS, we've done it in both directions. The last time we launched from Genoa Bay, another great launch (on VI), especially ending there, great food in...
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    COVID and canoeing, sea kayaking continues decline...

    Sea Kayaking and the LNT camping that goes along with it are such an incredible connection to our environment. In my native tongue, Sea Kayaking means 'Hauling gear up and down barnacle/oyster/sharp nasty rocks in huge tides'. Sea Kayaking requires a lot of effort as most on here know. We had...
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    Circumnavigating Saltspring

    A great trip. Launch from Long Harbour. Biggest paddle challenge is Sansum narrows. Good camping spots all the way around but not on SS, only kayak camping on SS is at Musgrave and Ruckle. We use, Prevost, Wallace, Tent (now closed to camping), Portland. Have fun, be safe, leave no trace.
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