Eight paddlers launched at the Esplanade Park beach and headed off at 1900 for a meander along and around the islands between Heriot Bay and Hyacinthe Bay into the bright evening sun. It was a perfect summer evening, with favourable tides, a convivial group, and very light breeze. We paddled between Heriot and Quadra Islands, and up into Hyacinthe Bay, turning around Turtle Island and heading back toward our launch site.
Unfortunately all was not perfect and a number of circumstances resulted in two of the eight paddlers becoming separated from the group. This was a good heads-up to review the paddling guidelines and tighten up our Club practices.
With all eight paddlers back on the beach we quickly loaded up our gear, debriefed somewhat, and regrouped at the Heriot Bay Inn for cold beverages and very congenial conversation. (About 5 km)
Debbie and Vic
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- Heriot Bay on a rising tide
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- The government dock
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- Along Heriot Island
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- Pillow lava
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- Into Hyacinthe Bay
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- Behind Turtle Island
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- Returning to Heriot Bay
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Quadra Island Outdoor Club 