Hi Dave & Paddlewisers, Been off the list for over six months after going back to school. Sold my C/D solstice gt to buy a laptop, if you can believe it! We've still got Julie's solstice gts and the big necky tofino double. My Dad & I took advantage of the nice weather on thursday and took the Lady Rose from Port Alberni to Bamfield and back. It made for a long day but enjoyed the sun, snoozes, great hamburgers and all the stops along the way to drop off freight. Bamfield was quiet at this time of the year and enjoyed a beer at the bistro. Not much wildlife spotted along the way but a couple of black bear sightings along the shoreline on the return trip. Always enjoy this trip and a great bargain for $45. This trip got me thinking that of all the trips we've done over the years, we've never paddled Barkley Sound. I remember your trip reports on the Deer Group. Have you still got them on file? If so, I would appreciate you forwarding them along. I think we'll do a week after the labour day weekend when its a little quieter. Bowen Island Sea Kayakiing is holding its second annual Round Bowen Race. Last year it was held in conjunction with the Round Bowen Sailing Race. The winner last year finished in just over 3 hours!! Distance is about 20 miles around the island. Expecting more than 100 paddlers this year as they run it as a separate race this year with a good party to follow. June 9 is the date and more info available _at_ their web site www.bowenislandseakayaking.com Bill Pierson Bowen Island BC *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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