Re: [Paddlewise] Saltspring island launches into Sansum narrows - Gulf islands

Anne,

I don't know if it is practical to launch on the Sansum side, but suspect
that if their is public beach access without too many cliffs, it's probably
doable. I know I've used the "human chain" method of passing boats, and it
works most places.

My favorite trip in the area is to launch from Nanaimo (either in town or
Duke Point - the latter can be a challenge, because your launching off of a
big sandstone shelf - waves, while not that common, can beat you up) and
paddling SE through the islands to Village Bay (one of the easiest take
outs - the beach has a walkway to the ferry dock). It is usually a 2-3 day
trip (depending on the weather). You'll want to get familiar with the
currents (tables, velocities, locations, etc.) and make sure you have the
skills needed to enjoy the trip. There are a number of places to camp, and
the distance between possible campsites it generally less than 15 miles.

Have fun - Saul

-----Original Message-----
From: Anne Lednicer <anneled_at_sprynet.com>
To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Friday, May 21, 1999 8:50 AM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Saltspring island launches into Sansum narrows - Gulf
islands


>Does anyone know of any Saltspring island launches into Sansum narrows
(Gulf
>islands) - my Gulf islands books only mention launches from Vancouver
Island
>into this area, but it looks like there might be a launch at Vesuvius above
>Booth Bay - I would appreciate any information on this subject - Thank You.
>(and also any comments on other's favorite kayaking spots in the Gulf
>Islands - we're exploring them for the first time over Memorial Day.
>
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