Saturday, December 19, 2020 Conditions were not ideal in any sense of the word today. I didn’t have a paddling partner, the wind was medium, and it was raining. But I did have a green light to go out for an afternoon paddle as our boys were preoccupied with two brand new kittens. I hadContinueContinue reading “Jericho Upwinder/Downwinder”
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Squamish River Estuary: Hinterland Roots
Sunday, December 6, 2020 I grew up in Squamish, so paddling through the Squamish River Estuary has been on my paddle radar for some time now. I remember canoeing through the estuary with my best childhood friend, Jeff Kindree, and his aunt and uncle. So on Monday, when Annie asked me if I would be paddling in SquamishContinueContinue reading “Squamish River Estuary: Hinterland Roots”
Downwinder 2.0: Spanish Banks to Vanier Park
Monday, November 30, 2020 After a light taste of downwinding two weeks ago I have been watching the winds on windy.com incessantly. This is despite having set up alerts. So I was super stoked when I received notice that my “alert” conditions had been met. A Pacific frontal system was coming and bringing wind warningsContinueContinue reading “Downwinder 2.0: Spanish Banks to Vanier Park”
Bowen Island: Checking Out the Coastline
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Despite the number of reported Covid-19 cases still being sky-high for British Columbia, it seems some people are following the new guidelines. At least that is what my sporadic client bookings would suggest. I am not complaining though, at least I am on the fortunate side of still having a job,ContinueContinue reading “Bowen Island: Checking Out the Coastline”
Crossing Burrard Inlet: A Reconnaissance Mission
Sunday, November 22, 2020 The view from Spanish Banks East Concession out over Burrard Inlet to Point Atkinson. Photo by Mon Jef Peeters. I have some lofty ideas on the horizon for my SUP adventures. I have yet to do an overnight trip. My long-term goal is to do the Sea to Sky Marine Trail from VancouverContinueContinue reading “Crossing Burrard Inlet: A Reconnaissance Mission”
First Real Downwinder
Saturday, November 14, 2020 The boys suited up and ready to go downwind in the field west of the Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver (Trevor and Mike, background left to right). Photo by Mon Jef Peeters. Back on July 13, 2020, I attempted to SUP from Porteau Cove north towards Britannia Beach. I had done,ContinueContinue reading “First Real Downwinder”
Squamish to Britannia Beach
Saturday, October 3, 2020 This paddle has been on my radar for a while. And with the winter approaching, I was starting to think that it might be a paddle for 2021. Fortunately, the weather cooperated, and Mike was keen to paddle the fall waters of the Átl’ka7tsem (Howe Sound)! The full disclosure is that someContinueContinue reading “Squamish to Britannia Beach”
Serpentine River Circuit‽
Sunday, September 13, 2020 This adventure was my second from the Surrey Blueways trio of waterways. The other two waterways that I have paddled are the Nicomekl River and The Fraser River Challenge. The Blueways Master Plan states that “The Serpentine Paddling Circuit provides a loop circuit for novice and exercise-oriented paddlers in the central Serpentine Valley”. I tried toContinueContinue reading “Serpentine River Circuit‽”
Looper Moths around Raccoon Island
Sunday, September 6, 2020 Below is what my intended paddle plan was. I typically will send a copy to my wife when I am paddling solo. Here is my rationale on when and why I feel that paddling solo is safe. Trip Plan DATE: Sep. 6, 2020ROUTE: Indian Arm: Deep Cove to Twin Islands (round- trip)EST. DEP.:ContinueContinue reading “Looper Moths around Raccoon Island”
Səl̓ilw̓ət (Indian Arm) 1.0
Monday, August 24, 2020 I am not sure why it hasn’t dawned on me earlier to paddle in Səl̓ilw̓ət (Indian Arm). One of my first paddling experiences was kayaking down Səl̓ilw̓ət from Cates Park to Indian River to camp. I suspect the drive distance from Vancouver has been the main factor, as it is quickerContinueContinue reading “Səl̓ilw̓ət (Indian Arm) 1.0”
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