Re: [Paddlewise] Possible double-fatality: Nootka Island

Dan said (snip):
>There were fully developed storm winds there three days ago.  There are not
a lot of places in that area to put in if they were paddling the outside of
Nootka Island.  A gale was predicted, quickly upgraded to a storm just
before the system arrived.<

Here's the blurb from the news. The names have been released. Coast Guard
indicated to me the bodies of the kayakers were found near Louie Bay if
anyone is familiar with the area. I have to confirm that location, as other
reports said the location was Southern Nootka. Rescue officials don't know
the area that well maybe. Pretty rough on the outside too. I never screw
around on the outside of Nootka -- reefs extend five miles out to see.
Nothing else like it within hundreds and hundreds of miles. Mucho respecto.
Paddlers have died in the area before.

http://www.mytelus.com/news/article.do?pageID=bc_home&articleID=1335787

Doug L.


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