Robert/Pam posted: > I understand that you can take your car down logging roads to get to the coast just north of Brooks Peninsula on Vancouver Island. Does anyone know if there have been problems with vandalism in this area? Are there alternatives nearby? We have been at other places where it has been possible to pay someone to watch your car (ie park it on their land: (for example at San Joseph Bay). If there anyplace around there where someone will watch your car?< I normally access Brooks Bay from Side Bay (north of Red Stripe Mtn.), where the Keith River discharges. Vandalism is a concern, but most of these remote coast logging roads yield less traffic, so it's a trade off. South of red Stripe Mtn is Klaskino Inlet near Yaky Kop Cone. A logging road runs the perimeter of this inlet. This is probably the launching area you refer to. The is a boat launch there, with recreational types access the water here. I doubt most fishers would disturb vehicles. Roaming criminals are rare, but they do infrequently cause problems. There may be other cars there, roof racks tucked in the back seats. This is a common way for paddlers to get to the north Brooks area. I don't believe you can get a close as you wish with the availability of a "car watcher." Winter Harbour, much further north, is fine for leaving vehicles, but a much longer paddle down (though well worth the effort for those with more time that wold rather be paddling than sitting on North Brooks drinking wine and reading all day). Some logging, I believe, is taking place in Klaskish Inlet, which is right at the peninsula. I don't now how close any roads would be, and doubt there is anything fully coastal yet, but I might be out of date (but sure hope not). I prefer to see Brooks Peninsula remain somewhat inaccessible by vehicle. I usually access south Brooks via north Brooks, as the paddle around is truly worthwhile paddling for experienced paddlers. South Brooks (Checleset Bay) can get very warm and is relatively calm in the summer. Winter is a little different. See what's left of the weather bouy: http://bcmarina.com/Places/Brooks_Peninsula/Websize/thumbnails.html Landing are a bit difficult along the exposed section of South Brooks until further down the peninsula. You an see here why: http://www.britishcolumbia.com/ParksAndTrails/Parks/details/?ID=331 But as far as Brooks Bay, most paddlers access via Klaskino Inlet, with the majority facing few problems. Local RCMP may help you with updates. Doug Lloyd Victoria 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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