RE: [Paddlewise] Johnstone Straight/lights

I agree with others have said about Johnstone.  We went in July and all the
really nice camps were pretty much taken up by outfitters.   From Kaikash
creek and closer to Robson Bight was almost continuous camps.  It is quite
likely you will have neighbors near to your camp.  Often the wind comes up
in the afternoon so do your crossings of Johnstone early morning. We camped
on Parson Island on the Parson bay side, it was a small camp but we were
alone.  We had a female orca visit us everyday and saw sea otters in the
early morning. The paddle to Village island was fantastic and it looks like
there are a few more camps on some of the islands along the way.  We
negotiated Blackney passage during a flood tide, going with the current.
The motor boats were watching us intently, I am sure they were skeptical of
our choice.  We picked our way through skirting some of the squirrelly
currents and made it without incident.  We paddled on the Hanson Island side
of the passage. We saw Orcas everyday; watch for the Stubbs Orca viewing
boat. When you see the tour boat Orcas are close by! -- MZ

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http://members.home.net/mzuschlag

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From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
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Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 2:52 PM
To: Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures Ltd; pw
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Johnstone Straight/lights


Thanks for your detailed response Andrew! Great data.

I might opt for the Mission Group on the West coast next month and save the
Straight for September. Have the crowds slacked by late September? I had the
Broken Chain to myself couple years ago in early October.

Have you paddle the Mission Group? If so, any tips?



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