[Former Member]

I have paddled from porteau and hiked to the peak of anvil in one long day. Wow just amazing views from the top of anvil.
Found my old clubtread post i took the unorthodox route to avoid the bible camp

questions ask away

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/forums.clubtread.com/27-british-columbia/42504-anvil-island-leading-peak-east-cheapskate-approach.html%3famp=1

[Nick Heath]

If you go to Ramillies Channel on Gambier there is a bear-proof food locker. Halkett Bay also has them, but Sir Thomas Lipton does not. I have not experienced bears at any of these locations and some Gambier folk say there are none on the island, but I don’t think that is likely or dependable. Take normal precautions and I doubt there will be a problem.

Winds can be a problem but early morning does not necessarily avoid higher winds. The is a diurnal flow which often starts with a strong morning N outflow – the katabatic “Squamish wind”.  Then, some time around 10 am to 12 noon this often reverses to give an adabatic S inflow as the heating of the interior land mass (think of Lillooet) makes its air hot, so up it rises, sucking in a sea breeze so that, far  away in Squamish, the kite-boarders can get their maximum adrenalin rushes at about 3 pm. Nature is so considerate! Paddlers can then take sneaky advantage of tail winds both ways and these are often stronger than the tidal currents, but depending on which way the water is moving wave steepness and height is affected – and wind against current, of course, gives a steeper chop than vice versa.

The area off Porteau and all along Montague Channel (between Anvil I and the E shore of the Sound) is a classic funnel where ‘gap winds’ and accelerated current and hence chop are often the roughest/strongest in Howe Sd.

In unclear where in Anvil you plan on heading but irs few landing beaches have different aspects, so at least one should be sheltered.

[Sandra Waddle]

Hi! I am an intermediate paddler planning a trip with a similarly skilled friend porteau-gambier to camp for three nights. Are there bear lockers at all the campsites? What are bears like? I am thinking leaving with the tide receding is better for possible stops at anvil? And of course low wind forecast so early morning departure if possible. Any other advice?

PS I thought I posted this before but don’t see it here!

[Sandra Waddle]

Thanks everyone!

[Monty Drake]

It was an amazing journey! and, when he arrived in Australia he was immediately arrested and put into a POW camp as World War 2 had started!

Well worth a read. Lots of information on the internet

[Mark Stoakes]

Have you looked at the Norse kayaks from Western Canoe and Kayak? At Club Locarno, we purchased the Idun specifically for smaller paddlers, and club members have been very happy with it (skeg though).  The Freyja might fit your needs.

[Former Member]

Theresa … I’ve heard that these 2 Seaward kayaks are good for smaller paddlers … look to be about the same size as the Njak …

https://www.seawardkayaks.com/products_fibre_cosma.php

https://www.seawardkayaks.com/products_fibre_luna.php

 

[Theresa Davies]

If anyone has a Nimbus Solander I could try- or knows of any for sale, please let me know. I am looking for a newer kayak to add to my toy collection. Any other suggestions for multi-day, small person, rudder, sea kayak, are welcomed. I currently have a Nimbus Njak which I like very much. Nothing bigger, perhaps a bit smaller- I think I’m shrinking! Thanks

[Former Member]

Came across this article and thought it was worth sharing … looks like the mother of all kayak trips!    And in a folding kayak (a Klepper it looks like) to boot!

The Man Who Paddled a Kayak From Germany to Australia

The Man Who Paddled a Kayak From Germany to Australia

[Former Member]

Thanks for all the notes & suggestions

[Quirine Schuyff]

Thank you John. I think at some point I will rig up a contact tow line as I think it is a good idea. But, as you said I was looking for something I could put into my existing (VERY long) tow belt.

[John Drent]

Hi Quinine,

There are short tow lines, and really short tow lines. I keep a 6ft really short line on my deck. One end of this gets attached to my kayak, and the other to the towed kayak. There are a few configurations for this and Mike has referred to one of them. This can be used to help keep the boats together in a close contact tow or as a very short non contact tow.

I also have 4 ft pigtail of which one end is attached to my quick release belt. This can be used to help out in a close contact or non contact tow, or to attache to a longer tow line.

Then I have a small 25 ft “throw bag”  style that is small enough to strap onto my PFD. That is usually all the length I need.

But to meet the regulation, and just in case a longer rope is needed, I also keep a 50 ft line under decks in a throw bag. The first 25 ft gets attached to the towed boat, and then a second carabiner is tied into the rope at the 25ft point and used to attache to my towing pigtail ( or kayak). The rest of the 50  ft line is tied in a “daisy chain” so it is only about 4 ft long. It can quickly be played out when a longer line is needed. If you are only using one line, this is the way to go as it meets the regulations. ( It can be either in a throw bag or a tow belt).

But you really should also have some kind of really short tow rope in the case of a contact tow where the I.P. ( Injured, Incapacitated or Indolent Paddler) is not able to keep the boats held close together.

Cheers

John

 

[Former Member]

Keep an eye on the Environment Canada Marine Weather Forecast (and Windy.com). It is true that it is not a long paddle from the Lund to the Copelands, but it can be rough paddling on Thulin Passage in strong winds and more rough when the winds are against the tide.

As noted by others here, Thulin Passage is also busy with vessel traffic in the warm months — as it is on the way to Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands to the north.

Make sure you have sufficient cordage for guying down your tent and/or tarp.

The Copelands are a great place to base-camp, but there is no water there and few streams or creeks in the area. Plan ahead for your water needs and room in your kayak to stow it all.

[Former Member]

Heather … thanks for the response … looks like I have found a Seaward Chinook locally that I plan to buy … I am sure you will be able to sell your Telkwa 🙂

[Monty Drake]

As Heather says, contact the Lund Hotel re parking; 604 414-0704. The Lund harbour ramp is $4.00 in and $4.00 out (pays for maintenance). Harbourmaster is 604-483-4711. Bc Parks website has maps for the Copelands. Passes not needed until June 1. Landings are mostly rock. Sunsets, with the right tent platform, are wonderful. Can get very crowded in summer. Major Rock, off the south end of the bottom Copeland, has sea lions and birds.

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