Re: [Paddlewise] West Side of Queen Charlotte Islands

Hi Gary,

I took a guide course in 98 that was lead by Marty Rosen ( guided
with ecosummer for years). He told us of his own solo trip out on
the west coast a number of years ago. He mentioned that due to
weather and sea state, he spent more than half the trip stuck on shore
waiting for a break to move which leads to the question how much time
you have ( three weeks? ) and the implications of getting the trip done
in the allotted time frame. By no means am I judging your groups skill
or abilities but do you have extra time available if your delayed due to
weather and conditions. Gord Pincock of Butterfly tours paddles out
there, you may try contacting him to see if he will share his knowledge
of the area. Is this the same group paddling Gulfstreams? Sounds like
a great trip and if you care to, keep the list posted on how your plan
comes together. We stopped by Neil & Betty Carey's place in Sandspit
last year to meet them. If your not familiar with them, they worked,
beachcombed and homesteaded that coast for years and wrote a book
( Puffin Cove ) about their experiences. Very engaging and approachable
people. Maybe you could correspond with them via e-mail and tap in
to their knowledge of that coastline.

                                                               Bill Pierson
                                                               Bowen Island





Gary Doran wrote:

> We three experienced paddlers are planning a trip from Skidegate to
> Anthony Island in September, 2000.  We've looked at charts and sources
> for weather information, including Sailing Directions for the area.  The
> question was raised, "Would it be possible to make this a round trip by
> paddling on the west side of Moresby Island"?  We recognize that there
> can be serious sea conditions there and the coastline is exposed;
> however, we were wondering if any members of the list have first hand
> experience paddling on the west side of Moresby Island?  If so, could
> you enlighten us.
>
> Many thanks,
> Gary Doran
> Victoria, Canada
>
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