SRKW Interim Order and Sea Kayakers
PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article is of 2019. There have been changes for 2020 measures. Here is a Transport Canada News Release. In addition please check under Interim Sanctuary Zones on this link about special rules applicable to human powered vessels. From the perspective of a Saturna Island based Sea Kayaker and Paddle […]
Boiling Reef Rescue by Hovercraft
Pictures taken by Louise Peramaki Easter 2019, Saturna Island
Boating Hazards at Boiling Reef, East Point
Recent rescue scenarios at Boiling Reef prompted me to get this article out quickly. Just this past Easter Sunday two people using a small inflatable boat who had drifted beyond their control were rescued from the reef by Hovercraft thanks to the emergency call-out by some onlookers. A sailboat stranded on the reef and at […]
Deer Group Paddling Tales – Part 2
The Deer Group Islands are in the south east corner of Barkley Sound off Bamfield, British Columbia. A previous article told the story of humpback whale encounters that we made during the second day of a multi-day kayak camping adventure in this gorgeous area. This is Part 2 of our trip. The next day is […]
Deer Group Paddling Tales
The Deer Group Islands are in the south east corner of Barkley Sound off Bamfield, British Columbia. They are less known and harder to get to than the neighbouring Broken Group of Islands. We love the Deer Group Islands for their ruggedness, arches and narrow sea caves that you can access by sea kayak or […]
Saturna Kayaking Resources
We have put together several sources of information for you to make your Sea Kayaking trip safer and more enjoyable. Some of the below information updates automatically while other information is linked to open up in a new window when it was available for us to do so (otherwise it will take you off our […]
Saturna Island Winter Paddling
Temperatures have cooled, we see more rain and wind but less small boats out and about. Yes, winter is approaching. While the weather pattern has changed dramatically, we can still have a great time kayaking our gorgeous coast. Get out more this winter. Paddle safely year-round. Top Tips for Winter Paddling: Dress for the occasion: […]
Saturna’s Currents Decoded
Here a link in case you missed our article titled “Saturna’s Tides Decoded” which connects with this article. The general direction of flood (feathered arrow) and ebb tidal streams around Saturna Island are shown in the image. Ebb and flood currents between Saturna and Pender Islands are generally less strong, and direction varies. For detailed […]
Saturna’s Tides Decoded
The following information, observations and conclusions are from the perspective of a Saturna Island based Sea Kayaker and Paddle Canada certified Sea Kayaking Instructor and compiled to the best of her knowledge and experience over the past five years. Tides move up and down, currents move side to side. Tides are actually long-period waves that […]
The Sea Kayaker’s Self Defence
No, this is not going to be a martial arts class… more like a lesson in self defense when wind and weather play more than you planned for. Your forward stroke is your Number 1 safety stroke and if you do it badly, it can hurt through injury over time or because you cannot move […]
Marine Weather Workshop Report
Let’s face it: talking about the weather can be a dry or wet subject. Not so at the April 14th Marine Weather Workshop with Tony Merry from the Pender Island Squadron. 13 eager students gathered in the Community Hall on Saturna Island to talk about the weather. The weather man brought some good weather humor […]
Why wear your PFD
During the past five years of living on Saturna Island, enjoying water sports and running a sea kayaking business, my husband Fred Shadian and I have witnessed many paddlers not wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or lifejacket when on the water. To some it feels unnecessary or uncool to wear a PFD, but the […]