Activity |
Multi-day Paddle |
Destination |
Flexible depending on weather, but most likely camping in the same place two nights with a day trip on the middle day. (Von Donop area, Teakearne Arm are possibilities) |
Date |
Sept 15 to 17 (two nights); Monday to Wednesday |
Trip Coordinator |
Darcy Mitchell |
Contact Info |
darcm@telus.net or 285 2739 |
Description |
Two night trip starting from Cortes island with destinations to be determined by weather. Estimated paddling from 15-20 km per day. Depending on weather, the destination may change, but we expect to launch from some point on Cortes Island to avoid long crossings from Quadra. We will plan to return on the 4:05 ferry from Cortes on Wednesday, September 17. |
Meeting Place |
Heriot Bay ferry to Cortes |
Departure Time |
8:30 a.m. for 9:05 ferry, Monday, September 15 |
Difficulty
|
Moderate. All participants must be capable of self-rescue and able to paddle in moderate waves and wind. Appropriate equipment required. |
Cost |
Ferry costs, possible launch and parking fees |
Trip limits |
6 |
Dogs? |
no |
Notes: |
Please contact the trip coordinator no later than Monday, September 8 to confirm your interest in this trip. |
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This Cortes Trip was amazing, we were blessed with gorgeous weather. We came across numerous coves, surprising beaches, lagoons plus the beautiful Penn Islands……………..oh, I long to explore further.
Thank you fellow paddlers for making this happen…………….a trip that I embrace.
Margot