Coast Mountain Expeditions

Surge Narrows Tidal Rapid Sea kayaking Canada East Coast kayaking

Coast Mountain Expeditions - Advanced Kayaking Skills


Tidal Rapids Adventure: Open the box, stretch yourself and get wet!
• Kayak design: similarities and differences
• Moving water: theory and reality
• Kayak handling and maneuvering: theory and practice
• Strokes, eddying, edging, bracing, maneuvers
• On-water fun and practice. First day we will try new skills and play in Surge Narrows, near Discovery Islands Lodge. Day two we'll solidify skills and maybe head up to Okisollo for surfing the big wave.

Prerequisites: Having basic-good rolling skills is highly desirable. Appropriate personal equipment. You should be a little daring and have a good sense of adventure. Or just come along to watch a friend: there are beautiful places to sit and enjoy the on-water entertainment! Two days of instruction and skills practice; accommodation & meals at Discovery Islands Lodge.

High Performance Tidal Rapids Kayaking
Surf Kayaking Whitewater -- Take it to the Limits!
Come with some solid skills and we'll show you how to have some big fun! We'll paddle or power-boat to where the waves will offer best thrills for the day. We'll show you where and tell you how to get on the wave. The rest is yours to explore and figure out... practice makes perfect and high adrenaline is a given. We'll have a safety boat and an experienced paddler/guide to make sure the day is super-fun and safe.
BYO paddle jacket, etc. Whitewater and high performance sea kayaks available for rent.
Best tides/dates vary depending on your abilities -- contact us!

Sea Kayak Canada - East Coast kayaking - Sea Kayaking Specialists

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Then sea kayak Canada and have an Adventure of a life time.

Discover Vancouver Island, British Columbia, from the water.

With:
• East Coast kayaking, Victoria Australia in conjunction with
• Discovery Islands Lodge
• Coast Mountain Expeditions -- and
• Paddle West Kayaking


Discover 3 stunning paddling destinations in 3 weeks of sea kayaking and unique experiences with knowledgeable local guides in stunning British Columbia :
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• Discovery Islands; Surge Narrows & The Okisollo Wave
• Clayoqout Sound; Hot springs cove -- Tofino
• Barkley Sound; The Broken Group Pacific Rim national Park

Minimum of 3 and Maximum 8 participants.

Explore:

• Tidal Rapids and waves,
• Pacific Ocean coast line,
• Groups of Islands
• Caves and sea tunnels

Experience:
• Breathtaking scenery
• Wild life - Whales, sea lions, harbour seals, Bald Eagles, river otters.

Enjoy:
• Stunning accommodation with great hospitality and exceptional hosts.

• Discovery Lodge B and B on Quadra Island with its spectacular Pacific Ocean views.

• Innchanter a beautifully refurbished 85' ship with 6 staterooms, excellent hospitality and only a short, healthy walk from the hot springs.

• Sechart lodge, Barkley Sound; The Broken Group Pacific Rim Park - a former whaling station and Nothing less than something unique in 21st Century dining and accommodation in a remote and historic setting.

Itinerary
Week 1

Discovery Islands; Surge Narrows & the Okisollo Wave
5 Days of spring tide fun, excitement and EDUCATION!

• Surge Narrows Tidal Rapids :
The Discovery Lodge is a 10 minute sea kayak paddle from Surge Narrows Tidal Rapids. Spend 2 days in this world-class training ground for new-comers to this sport and a great playground for the advanced paddler.
• The Okisollo Wave -- 2 days of delight
At maximum flood on a big tide, the first wave has a face of approximately 3 meters. While it is an awe--inspiring, even intimidating, experience for all but the best kayakers, it is breath-taking to see.
The main wave (the Okisollo Wave) is a feature about 50 feet (16 meters) wide. It is formed when water pours over a shelf at ever increasing speeds, at ever increasing depths. Current speeds range from 0 (low slack) to 13 knots at max flood on a big spring tide.
NB. To do this wave at peak flood you need to be skilled in the Eskimo Roll!
Surf kayaking Okisollo Tidal Rapids. This is Surfing Whitewater -- Take it to the Limits!
Week 2

Tofino -- Hot Springs Cove 4 day Journey.
• Day 1:
Arrive by float plane and settle in on the InnChanter, floating in Hot Springs Cove

Ramsay Hot Springs is a splendid hot spring and still enjoyable in its natural state, located in Maquinna Provincial Park in the remote northern end of Clayoquot Sound. When the tourists leave at 3:30 it is ours; candlelit and tranquil.

• Days 2-4:
Next morning set out on a 3 day paddle back to Tofino, either down the coast or around the Flores and Vargas islands (depending on the weather forecast and sea conditions)

Week 3
5 Days exploring Barkley Sound; The Broken Group Pacific Rim National Park
The Broken group Pacific Rim Park is Canada's premier sea-kayaking destination.
Arrive at Sechart lodge via water taxi where we will spend the night enjoying 21st century dining in an historic setting.
This area is only navigable by boat and sea kayak. You will explore the 100 small islands and islets in Barkley Sound. You can see abundant wild life, explore coastal caves, and run the tunnel and sea caves if your skills fit with the sea conditions on this 4 day journey.
If this has excited your imagination, contact us for further information.
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