The video is a bit long (all pictures) for a "routine" crossing many of us in Victoria have done but, nevertheless an interesting video,,, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmUAO0NSBHE%20 October has actually been fantastically beautiful with warm sunshine, magnificent fall colours, and intense lighting brightening that incredible fall foliage. I didn't get out at all paddling - working too much to pay bills (portfolio went south as did the housing market, but lots of work still - G/Bless Canada, heh, heh). I think it was last week we had one of those fantastical days with Jordan River running almost 17 seconds at 12 feet, all glassy swell with loooooong, tall breaks. Alternatively, September was WILD with huge storms and seas and wind while Sean Morley did his circumnavigation of Vancouver Island in record time (albeit with a new understanding of risk-management). I was sad I didn't make it up to Cape Scott - it is not often you get 27 foot swell, 65 knot winds up there when it is still warm, lots of daylight, and all the access roads are snow-free and still in summer condition.That would have been some good photo ops of the seascape. Ah welll... Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I liked this "video", actually. It's important to remember that what is a routine passage for some is a milestone - or even life-changing experience - for others. The music was good too. Nice post. The photos made me realize, suddenly, that although I've been to the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island many times, I've never traveled there (or back) by ferry. It's always been in a small boat of one sort of another. I'm hoping to keep that record intact. Thanks for the link. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA PS: Welcome to the "worked so hard that I didn't paddle much" club. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 11/2/2008 6:49:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, douglloyd_at_shaw.ca writes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmUAO0NSBHE%20 Hey, this was a great series of photos! Why are some black and white and some color? (the black and white did seem to intensify the experience, in many ways). My guess is two different cameras! Thanks for posting this. Looks like a long day with the clouds changing overhead. When they did this crossing, do they notify the Coast Guard or any agency before they leave? Or just leave a trip plan with family? I assume no cell phone reception once you get out a ways. Thanks! Pam in Washington State **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001) *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Paddlewisers, I watched the video and enjoyed it. It captured the thrill and camaraderie of a crossing. A particular crossing may be common, but that doesn't mean you won't die if you blow it. I also like to say that anybody can be lucky and make a crossing, but it takes a lot of different things to be a safe consistent crosser. Duane Southern California *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Duane, I think the camaraderie evident in the photography was one of the reasons I posted the link. Pam, Cell phones work fine. No one notifies the CG - just vessel services if you are into that. I never pay head to communication issues unless there is fog. These are serious waters as far as making sure you don't get in the way of bigger tonnage. Their October run had a bit of wind I'd say. Just right. I've had some good crossings myself. Usually takes me forever as I always end up playing in the overfalls and whirl pools if its a big tide in Active Pass. Crossings further north are shorter but more awe inspiring up near Lasqueti Island when long-fetch S.Easters blow againt the ebb. It's all good though, and all fun. Except when its flat calm. Kinda dulll. :-) Doug > Paddlewisers, > > I watched the video and enjoyed it. It captured the thrill and camaraderie > of a crossing. > > A particular crossing may be common, but that doesn't mean you won't die > if you blow it. I also like to say that anybody can be lucky and make a > crossing, but it takes a lot of different things to be a safe consistent > crosser. > > Duane > Southern California *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Doug, Thanks for sharing this video. Although I haven't made the crossing by kayak, it brought back all of the wonderful memories my wife and I have from our only paddling trip in BC a year ago September. The guys on the crossing looked like they were enjoying themselves, wish I could have been there too. Steve Holtzman __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3576 (20081102) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com *************************************************************************** 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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