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FEATURED ON GLOBAL BC! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ BC Marine Trails president Paul Grey explains how our organization works to secure long term public access to the BC coast. Watch the news clip here.

Vargas Island has always been one of my favorite places. This was my 7th visit but not since 2018, so I’ve definitely missed this spectacular area. The only part of the island that I haven’t paddled to or camped on is “Dick and Jane Beach” but I’ll save that adventure for another time. I did get to add Milties Beach to my list though. On the morning on March 28th, just as… Read More

How not to surf launch a kayak

A presentation for SKABC

Paddling in the Deer Group Islands

Norris Rocks.ย This small rocky islet 500 m off the southwest end of Hornby Island is located in the Marine Conservation Area. Winter storm waves break over the islet at high tide. Access is by boat only. Please maintain the required distance by boat, kayak, canoe, paddle-board, etc. to avoid disturbing wildlife. Please do not go ashore. Steller and California Sea Lions live here from November until April, and Harbour Seals from May… Read More

ON TOP OF THE WORLD “The Everest” of Sea Kayaking Brooks Peninsula! ย  I can’t wait to get back out there this summer!!

I kind of want to keep it just for me! Wow! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ‘ Iโ€™m proud to donate a 24 X 36 framed print of the image below, to be sold at auction at the Paddling Film Festival in Vancouver at the end of March. 100% of proceeds will go to support BC Marine Trails and the Howe Sound sites, under stewardship of the Sea Kayak Association of BC (SKABC) Get your tickets to… Read More

Find out more about Comox Valley Paddlers

…I’m looking forward to more journey’s…awesome things, places and people…and everything in between!ย