When: August 7, 2026 until August 16, 2026
Join Ken & Maureen for a 9-night adventure to Hot Springs Cove! This is a week plus paddle in open west coast conditions.
Leader Name:- Ken Bigelow
Assistant leader:- Maureen Benzon
The West coast around the Tofino area is a great destination for Intermediate / Advanced Paddlers.
Due to park reservation requirements and camp site availability a maximum of 4 participants will be allowed totaling six in the group.
Participants must have good paddling skills, allowing them to comfortably paddling 10-15 nm distance over possible wind, swell, surf landings and large conditions. A successful self and assisted rescue must have been completed in the past 12 months.
Pre-Trip Meeting / Paddle: Zoom / Howe Sound paddle. Date TBD
Potential Hazards: Hot Springs Cove is on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and can be subject to extreme weather. This is an exposed route.
Required Paddling Skills / Gear: All participants are required to wear either a wet suit or dry suit, . You will need a helmet for surfing and any rock
gardening. Have all Transport Canada required gear list.
Our Leadership Style: This trip falls in the SKABC “Trip” category and not the “Training” category. Meaning, this is not specific, targeted training or formal instruction, but trip leaders will pass on their knowledge and experience to the group.
Launch/return Location:- Tofino Boat Launch
Possible Campsite Locations:- Rassier Point, Medallion Beach, Whitesand Cove, Atleo River, Cow Bay, Whaleview Beach, Hot Springs Cove
CHS Charts: Clayoquot Sound, Tofino Inlet to/à Millar Channel | CHS Chart 3673, Clayoquot Sound, Millar Channel to/à Estevan Point | CHS Chart 3674
Transportation:– Participants are required to drive to Tofino on their own. Carpooling arrangements can be made once the signup process is completed.
Cost:– Participants are responsible for all transportation costs getting to Tofino and return. Trip leaders will book campsites, park passes and will share the cost among the group.
Once the group is established, everyone will be required to pay a deposit allowing trip leaders to book campsites, park passes, parking, launching and camping fee etc.
Number of participants: 4
Registration opens: January 23, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Registration closes: July 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM
40 Fourth Street
Tofino, BC
Spaces Available: 4 (Note that a negative number means people are on the waitlist)
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By signing up I understand that per club policy I am responsible for having the skills, health, ability and equipment to participate safely in the activity. I also understand that I am responsible for notifying the organizer about any physical or mental impairment or medical condition that could interfere with my ability to participate fully in the activity and/or create a safety concern for the group.I acknowledge that when participating in this SKABC activity it is my responsibility to inform my fellow participants if I do not wish to have images or video footage of myself or a minor family member shared on the SKABC website, in the SKABC newsletter, or on social media.
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