Re: [Paddlewise] West Side of Queen Charlotte Islands

Thanks, folks, for your input regarding paddling on the west side of the Queen
Charlotte Islands.  The group had a meeting tonight, and the decision was made
to limit our paddling to the east side of Moresby Island.  Key to the decision
was Doug Lloyd's recollection of Prof. Wayne Hack having one of his toe nails
rot off from the cold, wet weather on the west side.  Everyone said "Eeeuuw."
What we will do, though, is take a little reconnaissance paddle up the west
side, from Anthony Island, to experience the actual conditions.  We'll probably
spend a night up there, and use the information for planning a possible trip
down the west side in the future.

Gary Doran
Victoria, Canada

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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