[Quirine Schuyff]

Already stated…..  Winds will often be very strong. My VHF weather said one thing but the winds in there did something completely different. I didn’t know about any weather app which would specifically tell me about that area which had me with false security going around Kunechin Pt. And struggling to make it around the corner and into the campsite there.
I did a solo trip in there a few years back so if you’d like any other thoughts about campsites etc. I can help.
I parked on a residential street further up and launched at a beach there.  Had to watch the tides to help me when loading and launching. It was a long walk along a muddy flat to get my boat and gear to the water but the tide came in beautifully timed and lifted my boat up and away.  😁

[Susan Servos-Sept]

As Devi said above, you need to pay attention to the afternoon winds unless you like paddling in wind.  Re currents. I have never encountered any in the inlet unless you get up close to the Skookumchuck. Keep your eye out for the float planes that take off and land close to the Sechelt end of the inlet. They of course, have the right away. Have fun!

[Devi Desabhatla]

I paddle quite a bit in Sechelt Inlet, generally use the App ” Nautide” , works fine.

Be aware of  southerly winds which generally kick up about mid-day to 5 pm .

I park car at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park… if day paddle nice to be able to return for a quick shower in the day use area.

Cheers

[Kevin Amos]

https://www.skabc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Kayak-Destination-Info-Sheet-Sunshine-Coast-Sechelt-Inlet.pdf

[Sandra Waddle]

I’m planning a trip to sechelt inlet. What is current like there? Is there a separate current table or is the porpoise bay tide reflective of current?

[Nick Heath]

Thanks Anja and Andrew.  I’ll be in touch shortly.

/n

[Former Member]

Sent you an email.  Will be at the Spring Fling Tomorrow.

[Former Member]

Hi Nick

I’m sure I can help you with this!

This is my number, give me a call and we can chat some more about it: 6047211571

Andy.

[Former Member]

Hi Nick

I’m sure I can help you with this!

This is my number, give me a call and we can chat some more about it: 6047211571

Andy.

[Nick Heath]

I’ve  been assigned by BC Marine Trails to do sites assessment trips by small boat in 2 areas – a) N Str of Georgia i.e. Texada/Lasqueti/Desolation and b) Johnstone Str/Broughtons.

Each will take a week, camping each night, at mixed sites , some likely to be rough. The boat is a small open skiff with 25 hp o/b..

Dates are flexible but I prefer before 30 June. You need a cheerful disposition (!), camping experience, low sensitivity to cold and wet and agility to keep jumping in and out of a boat and clambering over beaches and into the bush while taking detailed notes!

Talk to me at Spring Fling!

[Former Member]

Thank also, Nick for the offer of additional information. Will probably follow up with you on that. Several times a year I do multi-day trips into the Sd from Squamish and nice to have landing options when the forecast and the weather don’t jibe. Cheers. Dave

[Former Member]

Thanks Nick and everyone for the great feedback and pics. I will of course do as you suggest if I end up there. Hopefully it becomes official at some point. Such a great and useful spot for kayak camping. Dave

[Former Member]

Anyone want to join me for a short paddle an hour before the spring fling? From 3-4PM? We would meet in the parking lot around 2:30PM

Jennifer Wilson

[Cynthia Materi]

Join me for a tour of the inlet toward the bridge and end up participating in Hug the Mountain. It is folks, mostly on land coming together to appreciate the area before the oil flows.  The TMX terminal will be our focus.  We will leave Cates park at 10 am make it back to in time for our Spring Fling Pizza and Beer. If you want to join please contact Cynthia 778-995-9796.

[Nick Heath]

Thks to Cynthia I have a crew!

Watch for more opportunities to follow!

/n

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