[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.

[Former Member]

just wanted to add .02 that i as well have 2-3 original Msr dromedary bags. And a paddling partner and myself experienced the same issues. After a number of days the water tasted and smelled off.
Couple years back I contacted Msr and of course they denied any other complaints. And really had no solution or advice. And I have never used the bags again

But what I was told from some people was that it was the chorine or the bromate in the water reacting with the liner. I haven’t gone any further to experiment with using filter water to see if that had a effect on the smell/taste.

I would assume a reverse osmosis system or a carbon filter cartridge would be required. Previously in the past I had a water company come and test my water and told my fridge water filtration was a joke. Unfortunately for this salesman he tested the single stage carbon system on the fridge and it was perfect. Sales pitch destroyed

So i have never taken it further to see if using a carbon filter on the tap would resolve this issue. But looking online some of these filters are as low as 13.00 just have to add fittings.

thank you for posting

[Susan Servos-Sept]

Hi. I have been there and around that area many times. The Coplands is a super easy little, tiny trip. You could go around all the Coplands probably 10+ times in one short day. Camping is on platforms. Marine Trails website will have the info on camping sites there.  As  day trip from the Coplands you can go check out Savary Island. Watch out for motorboat traffic and wake all around, but especially on the water between the Coplands and the mainland.  One of my worst kayak bashings was from a motor boat wake there.  There can be a lot of motor boat traffic and in my experience, they are tired of kayakers and many do not slow down for them anymore. It has been a couple of years since I have been there, but in the past you could pay to launch at the main dock or you could launch free on the other side of the hotel. Things do change, though. Now? You can put your car in the paid parking lot by the dock. We used to just park on the side of the rd but I don’t know if that is possible anymore or a safe place for your car. Make sure you hit Nancy’s Bakery in town. Hopefully it is still there. The deck on the hotel used to be a good place for a beer at the end of a trip. I really like the tiny hamlet of Lund. Have Fun!

[Former Member]

Thank-you for resurrecting this discussion and the follow-up!

[Kevin Amos]

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

[Heather Harbord]

All the parking in Lund is now owned by the hotel. You need to register with them. Not sure what it costs now.  Do NOT leave your car by the side of the road without a sticker on it.  Towing is mighty expensive and does happen.

There are tent pads and biffies on some of the islands

You may have to book with BC Parks – either for individual sites or at least for a back country camping permit which used to be $5 a day.

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