The paddling trip that almost wasn’t actually worked out really well for the three of us that showed up at Gowlland Harbour Resort. One health concern or another, and switching from one launch to another, played havoc with the plans and commitments for this outing.
We got on the water a little ahead of schedule and set off for a counterclockwise circumnavigation of Gowlland Harbour. Warm temperatures, nearly flat calm seas and friendly currents set the scene for a very enjoyable trip. Otters, seals, and a sea lion shared the harbour with us, the only humans on the water during our time out. We took our lengthy lunch break on the gravelly beach on the west side of Gowlland Island in view of a string of Private Property signs!
Many thanks to Gowlland Harbour Resort for allowing us to launch from their property.
Total distance: approx 10 km
Total time: 4 hrs with a nearly 1 hr lunch stop
Vic
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- Lunch break
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- The sunken lodge
Quadra Island Outdoor Club 