[Andrew Mylly]

Hey everyone, there are some good tidal current outflows at 1st narrows, beside Ambleside Park, coming up March 29 and 30 – I’ll probably be out if anyone wants to join me (NOT an organized event).  If weather cooperates (need a westerly wind) there are sometimes big (1-2m) waves to surf.  MUST have experience in strong currents and be able to roll, this is no joke when its big!

Saturday 29 March peak flow -4.2 knots at 10:00am

Sunday 30 March peak flow -4.9 knots at 10:40am

Cheers

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[Andrew Mylly]

Well, due to lack of wind, no big waves this time.  I think a northwest wind is the key ingredient.   However, even without the waves, this is a great spot for people to get used to paddling in currents, whenever there is an outflow of 3-4 knots or higher.  Just check dairiki.org and search for “currents at first narrows, british columbia”.     It’s really accessible launching from Ambleside park, and you can choose to go into the moving water lower down (further west) where it isn’t quite as fast.  As long as you are dressed correctly (wetsuit or drysuit), worst case scenario if you swim is you float half way to Point Atkinson before you rescue yourself or get rescued!

[Andrew Mylly]

Due to a scheduling conflict I won’t be going out for the tidal rip tomorrow (Sat.), but plan to be out Sunday morning – will try to get there by 8:30am and on the water by 9:00am.  Cheers!

Sunday 30 March peak flow -4.9 knots at approx. 10:30am

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

Is this right at the Capilano River outflow? I’d be watching from land!

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