Kayaking
A life on the rolling wave
Living on the sea
it seems a natural thing to do.
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As the whale swims
An account of an alternative way to enjoy the famous West Coast Trail of Vancouver Island. This appeared in the Globe & Mail newspaper, Travel Section, on July 13, 2002. Why not paddle the shorleine, rather than battle through the bush?
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All at sea on the WCT
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The bounty of Nootka Sound
Splendid white sand beaches, forested islands and real history await the sea kayaker in Nootka Sound. This article appeared in KANAWA 2004 edition.
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Outer West Coast silence.
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Victoria's dark secret
An article about kayaking in the dark around Victoria's shoreline in search of the moon and stars. Or something. It appeared in the Ontario kayaking magazine KANAWA in Winter 2002.
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A night out under the stars.
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In a new Georgia Strait of mind
An account of a trip to Lasqueti and Jedediah islands in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia. This appeared in the online magazine KANAWA in November 2001, and described a weekend trip to these islands which are seldom visited, although often seen from the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.
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Jedediah Island channels.
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Paddling the Forgotten Coast
An account of paddling the wild outer coast of British Columbia's north, in the company of a twin-masted schooner. This appeared in the online magazine GreatestEscapes! in 1999, and described a week-long trip from Prince Rupert via the Outside Passage to Bella Bella.
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Dawn on Kitkatla Sound.
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Losing yourself in the Melville Islands
This story came about from a guided trip to the Melville Islands, an archipelago in Dixon Entrance on the Alaska-BC border in the summer of 2000.Forest-covered islets, strong tidal currents, brilliant sunshine (one day!) and a solitude that was tangible. Published in GreatestEscapes! in 2000.
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South end of Dundas Island.
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On the importance of being Frank
This story describes the people and particularly our guide Frank McCurdy, on a trip to the Melville Islands, on the Alaska-BC border in the summer of 2000.Haps and mishaps are described, amid general dampness, mist and rain. Published in Coast Magazine in March 2001.
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Frank 'n fish.
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Of dogs and kayaks
Rambling thoughts on the Six Pillars of Wisdow regarding kayaking with a canine. This little piece appeared in Wave~Length Magazine and prompted a lot of interest. But then, what do you expect, when there are so many dog lovers in the world? |
Dry dog.
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Island paddling in the Sea of Cortez
Although this 3,000 word article appeared in the online magazine Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (or GORP, for short), back issues are not kept available, so this is a paste-up of the same document. |
Baja California kayaking.
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Between a rock and the deep blue sea
This article was written for the BC Rockhounder, and described the pleasures of combining kayaking and rockhounding. There are many sea cliffs and remote sites on BC's West Coast that are more easily approached by water than by land. |
Red jasper.
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Georgia on my mind
This short report appeared in the July 2001 edition of Coast Magazine, and provides a 3-day guide to escaping to the Lasqueti and Jedediah Island group in Georga Strait, BC. |
Sabine Channel archipelago.
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