Re: [Paddlewise] Desolation Sound - put in's, places to leave the car, etc.

Saul:  I'm not in a position for such a trip this year.  Still working on
plans for next year however.  Please post a trip report... if you have time
for a lengthy one, I'd love to hear from you directly.

Although it's been discussed here, have you gotten a copy of Kirby Stevens'
maps?

Robert

>I am planning on doing a 5-8 day kayak trip in the Desolation Sound area in
>British Columbia in early September (Although I am still toying with the
>idea of going all the way up to Johnstone Strait instead - just not very
>excited about the 12+ hours of driving to get there from Seattle).
>
>My questions are as follow:
>
>Question #1 - Recommended put ins - especially places where people don't get
>annoyed with kayakers using a launch but not buying the amount of fuel that
>a typical power boat launcher would. I would prefer if they are near one of
>the sea plane landing areas as we may have a person from our group flying up
>after work to save vacation time.
>
>Question #2 - Good places to leave a vehicle
>
>Any other information.
>
>My general plan so far is:
>
>Desolation Sound - about 250 miles + 2 ferries (about 8-10 hours) drive up
>with the boats from Seattle. We plan on having anyone that is flying up from
>Seattle get there in the early evening so that we can put in the water on
>the 4th and head home on the 12th. We plan on paddling about 10-16 miles per
>day and with only two definite committed and one maybe paddler have room for
>two more for the trip - E-mail me if you're interested.
>
>Thanks - Saul
>Saul Kinderis     saul_at_isomedia.com          tel:(425)402-3426
>
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