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2015 WCP Spring Campout - NEW DATE!
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Dan_Millsip
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
Hope you have a terrific trip -- any raccoons?
Well, you did say "tentatively" and "if the weather is good we'll probably be there".Mark_Schilling said:
Hope you have a terrific trip -- any raccoons?
Mike_Jackson
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
Scott and I are heading over this afternoon for a short visit.
We plan to leave Swartz Bay around 2 and should be at Arbutus around 3.
Scott and I are heading over this afternoon for a short visit.
We plan to leave Swartz Bay around 2 and should be at Arbutus around 3.
Mike_Jackson
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
Scott and I just got back from paddling out to visit Mark and Christine. I guess the presence of 4 of us makes it an official campout...
Scott and I just got back from paddling out to visit Mark and Christine. I guess the presence of 4 of us makes it an official campout...
Mark_Schilling
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
It's beautiful out here! Sunny and calm this morning and the only bit of rain we got was in the middle of the night on Friday pm. Only a few raccoons - nothing like years previous. I'm guessing maybe Parks Canada arranged a quiet cull. The biologists are here but otherwise we have the place to ourselves.
Dan_Millsip said:
It's beautiful out here! Sunny and calm this morning and the only bit of rain we got was in the middle of the night on Friday pm. Only a few raccoons - nothing like years previous. I'm guessing maybe Parks Canada arranged a quiet cull. The biologists are here but otherwise we have the place to ourselves.
Gecko Paddler
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
Back from the Deer Group. Did we miss something? The WCP has been rescheduled?
Back from the Deer Group. Did we miss something? The WCP has been rescheduled?
SheilaP
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
We wanted to wait for you and Robyn! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :clap:
Gecko Paddler said:
We wanted to wait for you and Robyn! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :clap:
Mark_Schilling
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
Four of us made it out, but it seems there is enough interest (among those who bailed because of a bit of rain!) to have a second event in June. ;-)
Gecko Paddler said:
Four of us made it out, but it seems there is enough interest (among those who bailed because of a bit of rain!) to have a second event in June. ;-)
Dan_Millsip
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
Just for the record, I didn't bail because of the weather. I have plenty of Gortex and I even had the rubber gum boots ready to go. It's never rain that stops me from going.
Just for the record, I didn't bail because of the weather. I have plenty of Gortex and I even had the rubber gum boots ready to go. It's never rain that stops me from going.
SheilaP
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
Ditto. And I was counting on the pavilion for warmth and luxury food services. :lol: :lol:
Dan_Millsip said:
Ditto. And I was counting on the pavilion for warmth and luxury food services. :lol: :lol:
Gary Jacek
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
It must have been me then.
You know I am terrified of wet raccoons.
It must have been me then.
You know I am terrified of wet raccoons.
SheilaP
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
SOOOOO?
Are we going to try again? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Does June 12-14 work for people? :big_thumb
Do we want to aim for Portland Island again, or do a Discovery Island trip instead? (with gear shuttles provided for the mainlanders).
Do we need a poll? Another forum? A swift and decisive decision?opcorn:
SOOOOO?
Are we going to try again? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Does June 12-14 work for people? :big_thumb
Do we want to aim for Portland Island again, or do a Discovery Island trip instead? (with gear shuttles provided for the mainlanders).
Do we need a poll? Another forum? A swift and decisive decision?
opcorn:
kayakwriter
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Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
I've already blocked out that weekend for WCP. I'm easy with getting to Portland on my own or with Discovery if my boat and I can hitch a ride from the ferry terminal and back.
SheilaP said:SOOOOO?
Are we going to try again? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Does June 12-14 work for people? :big_thumb
Do we want to aim for Portland Island again, or do a Discovery Island trip instead? (with gear shuttles provided for the mainlanders).
Do we need a poll? Another forum? A swift and decisive decision?
I've already blocked out that weekend for WCP. I'm easy with getting to Portland on my own or with Discovery if my boat and I can hitch a ride from the ferry terminal and back.
Rodnak Kayak
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
OK,
Count me in for that weekend. I am good for either island. Discovery is quite nice, but will lack pikanik tables for the pavilion.
The Mainlanders would have to double up on cars, and the ugly ferry expense. I have not checked the currents thru Baynes Channel for that weekend also??? So I am OK with Portland, or even Beaumont, for a change, nice paddle from Swartz bay, anyway.
So pipe in, and lets set it up, before all of us have other plans made for us by spouses and so forth!
OK,
Count me in for that weekend. I am good for either island. Discovery is quite nice, but will lack pikanik tables for the pavilion.
The Mainlanders would have to double up on cars, and the ugly ferry expense. I have not checked the currents thru Baynes Channel for that weekend also??? So I am OK with Portland, or even Beaumont, for a change, nice paddle from Swartz bay, anyway.
So pipe in, and lets set it up, before all of us have other plans made for us by spouses and so forth!
SheilaP
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
Quote from another forum. OK, I will (still) take charge then.
CAMP OUT 2.0 DETAILS
June 12-14
Portland Island, Arbutus Point
Potluck on Saturday night
It is a potLUCK folks. Be brave and just bring something!
Get your own way there, make your own way back. It is about being together, not the destination, eh? We can always plan other adventures when we are together. Day trip to Pender anyone??
Dan, could you change the main heading by chance?
Dan_Millsip said:
Quote from another forum. OK, I will (still) take charge then.
CAMP OUT 2.0 DETAILS
June 12-14
Portland Island, Arbutus Point
Potluck on Saturday night
It is a potLUCK folks. Be brave and just bring something!
Get your own way there, make your own way back. It is about being together, not the destination, eh? We can always plan other adventures when we are together. Day trip to Pender anyone??
Dan, could you change the main heading by chance?
Dan_Millsip
Paddler
Re: 2015 WCP Spring Campout
And someone should bring popcorn for the raccoons:
Updated.SheilaP said:
And someone should bring popcorn for the raccoons:
Mike_Jackson
Paddler
Dang it. Can't make it as I will be in SFO for 5 days.
Oldtiredtugboater
Paddler
Would this gathering be on the Shute pass side or moresby pass side of the isl?
Dan_Millsip
Paddler
Arbutus Point Campsite is at the north end of Portland Island.
Oldtiredtugboater
Paddler
Thanks