Category Archives: trip/training report

It’s that time of year again… “When was the last time I practiced a rescue?” That might be the second, or maybe even the third thing that pops into your mind while standing on the beach looking at dynamic conditions, … Continue reading →

Desolation Sound Mentor Trip Report The 2026 Desolation Sound Mentor Trip was a tremendous success, providing participants with seven days of expedition paddling, camping, mentorship, and real-world decision making in one of British Columbia’s most spectacular kayaking destinations. Day 1 … Continue reading →

On June 18 Colleen, Holly, Iveta, Darlene, Maureen C & Kevin met Brian our Trip Leader at Porteau Cove. The plan was to look for rock art in Howe Sound and visit a First Nations fish trap later in the … Continue reading →

Two instructors and five course participants set out in the morning from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, rolling our boats onto the ferry despite some misdirection from ferry staff. Rolling off at Swartz Bay, we negotiated our way through the terminal … Continue reading →

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10 paddlers set out from Brunswick Beach bound for Gambier Island, loaded with delicious ingredients for a ‘Kayak Cuisine Weekend’ to remember! The crossing from Brunswick to Gambier took about 90 minutes with a moderate … Continue reading →