Thormanby Islands, British Columbia (Sea) Horsing Around

Buccaneer Marina, on the northeast arm of Secret Cove, is a 45-kilometer drive from Langdale Ferry past Gibson’s Landing and Sechelt, on the sparkling Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. We’re headed for Buccaneer Bay on South Thormanby Island…a perfect place to horse around in sea kayaks on a fall Friday, if we can beat the weekend rush. Launch […]

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Mayne Island Sea Kayaking SKABC Labour Day Weekend 2013

Mayne Island  SKABC                   Labour Day Weekend, 2013 Leader:  Bruce Pickwell                                                                                                  Review and photos:  Joan Boxall Gathering together at the newly-managed Eco-camping on Seal Beach, Miners Bay, Active Pass, Mayne Island, we meet our gang of twelve in eleven boats.  We plan on doing the eighteen nautical miles around […]

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Camp Fircom, Gambier Island Welcomes Sea Kayak Association of British Columbia (SKABC)

What/who:  Sea Kayak Association of British Columbia (SKABC) Destination:  Gambier Island’s Camp Fircom luxury accommodation at ‘The Cottage’ Leader:  Shirley Brunke plus nine SKABC members When:  midweek:  June 25-28, 2013 Paddlers meet up at Lion’s Bay Beach Park to unload eight single kayaks and one double, then pack gear, mostly comprising food and clothing en route […]

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