Description
Where the Sea Glows in the Dark
After sunset, when the last colours fade from the sky, the sea takes on its quiet magic. On this 1.5-hour night paddle, you will glide through the dark, where each stroke may awaken a trail of living light. Tiny sparks of bioluminescence shimmer beneath your kayak, stirred to life by your paddle and the movement of the water around you.
Some nights the glow is strong, vivid and electric beneath the surface. Other nights it flickers faintly, fleeting and unpredictable, just as nature intends. Either way, the experience of paddling through a dark and living sea is one that stays with you long after you return to shore.
Fred and Ruth schedule this paddle on the darkest evenings of the month, when there is little to no moonlight to compete with the glow. Small groups only, so every guest has space to drift, watch, and simply be present in the moment.
What’s Included
- Sea kayak, paddle, and all safety gear
- Headlamp and glowsticks
- Experienced nighttime guide
- Floating hot drink break on the water (bring your own, no alcohol)
What to Bring
- Water bottle/hot drink in thermos
- Long-sleeve non-cotton or quick-dry shirt and pants
- Kayaking-suitable shoes
- Windbreaker or paddling jacket
- Warm enough layers for the evening
- Toque
- Extra dry clothes for after
- Phone or camera in a waterproof pouch
Good to Know
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Scheduled on the darkest evenings only
- Maximum 4 guests
- Meet at the KayakingSkills dock, off the CRD government dock on Saturna Island
- Prior sea kayaking experience required
- No alcohol permitted
Book 3 Ways:
- Online via FareHarbor (includes small booking fee)
- Text fee-free: 604-725-8897
- Email questions: info@kayakingskills.com
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