The planned three day outing, once again, became a day trip thanks to the weather. Waiting out the rainy weather, at home, paid off with an exceptional Kanish Bay day. We (seven paddlers) put in late in the morning on the low tide and headed out through Granite Bay for Orchard Bay where we took our lunch break.

After lunch, on calm seas, we continued westward on the north shore of Kanish Bay. We lingered at the pictograph cliffs and then, just before Granite Pt., made the decision to turn south and head across the mouth of the bay. A slight northwest breeze rippled the water as we headed for the Chained Islands. After two hours of paddling we took a much needed 10 minute break.

With tide and breeze in our favour, we headed east and worked our way back to the Granite Bay boat launch. As the tide was close to its high point, the takeout was made much easier, topping off a very good day of paddling.

Very little wildlife was spotted on this outing – a few small fish jumping, a murrelet, a few gulls.

(8.3 NM 4 hrs paddling)

Vic

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Kayaking – Granite Bay and Beyond – 22 Aug 2024