In this May/June Edition


 

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Ponderings From the Kayak Seat

 

 

Hi and welcome to the May/June edition of Adventure Island.

I just received word yesterday that some of the Orcas have returned into Johnstone Strait. Word on the street is that the whales showed up last week and have been cruising around the straits for a few days now. Late June and throughout July is a great time to visit Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago for eagle viewing. It is not uncommon to count over 100 eagles per day! I will be heading up to the lodge to do a little pre-season fine tuning in the coming weeks and I will send out a wildlife update upon my return.

Our 2004 schedule is filling in quick but we still have some great spaces available on our expeditions. In the next few days we will be adding additional dates for our 2004 Hot Springs Cove Expeditions. This month we have the hot springs as our monthly trip feature. Read on and learn why these geothermal hot springs are such an amazing place to visit by kayak!

Give us a call at 1.800.434.9346 if you would like more information or to check trip availability. We are always happy to get your calls or emails and will do our best to help you plan an unforgettable holiday......

Cheers,

Brian, Ann and the WeGo Crew.

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Current Seat Sales

We have redesigned our website so that all of our expeditions that have current seat sales are on one page.

Click here to visit the seat sales page......

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Nature News - Bears

In every issue of the Adventure Island newsletter we feature one of the amazing animals that you may see while on one of our exciting kayaking expeditions.

This month we are featuring bears! Vancouver Island is home to a healthy population of Black Bears and we often see these well-known animals on our kayaking trips. We regularly view them on the beach flipping over rocks like ping pong balls while they forage the high tide line for food Over the many years that we have been operating our expeditions, we have come to take great pleasure in our encounters with the bears, they are an exciting part of the coastal kayaking experience. As part of our commitment to education and preservation, we strive to educate our guests to understanding and appreciation of the bears, responsibility in their habitat, and threats to their survival.

Click here to learn more about bears......

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Monthly Trip Feature
Hot Springs Cove

 

All of our expeditions are designed so that our guests have the opportunity to visit the areas that make Vancouver Island such a unique and beautiful place to visit. This month we are featuring the geothermal pools of Hot Springs Cove!

The geothermal hot springs cascade down a waterfall into half a dozen rocky pools. The delightful hot pools flow from one level to the next, gradually becoming cooler as the fresh spring water is cooled by ocean swells.

The park, located northwest of Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island, also encompasses a significant wilderness area known for coastal hiking, wilderness camping, sea kayaking and wildlife viewing. The park is also home to many Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations cultural heritage sites.

The actual hot springs is a pleasant half-hour along a boardwalk trail through old-growth rainforest leads to the hot pools, which remain at an average temperature of approximately 50 degrees Celsius.

Click here to learn more about Hot Springs Cove.....

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Gear Review

Aquabound Paddles

The result of years of painstakingly thorough research and development, Aqua-Bound's AMT paddles provide you with a full range of paddle shapes crafted to meet the most demanding situations!

Coastal British Columbia's environment puts huge demands on the equipment we use. At the end of the day, the gear makes a huge difference in the experience.

We use a variety of different styles of paddles from Aquabound and have found that they can easily withstand the rigors of our environment.

Paddle Length
Size and shape are crucial elements when choosing a touring paddle. Touring kayaks, because of there long and narrow shape, require a paddle length that suits the individual paddlers needs. As there are as many types, shapes and sizes of kayaks, there are as many different paddling styles. Cadence and stroke style are the main factors when considering a paddle length. For the more vertical stroke kayaker, or for kayakers that prefer a higher cadence, a shorter paddle is often the best way to go. In the 220-225 cm range. That being said, the bulk of people paddling single touring kayaks use a 230cm paddle as it is a good balance between style and cadence. For doubles, because they generally tend to have a wider beam, a 240cm paddle tends to be a better size to prevent knuckles being damaged on the kayak gunnels. Again, personal style and cadence are always a consideration.

Paddle Blade Shape
Again, the shape of the paddle blade is generally a personal preference issue. Some kayakers prefer a large blade to 'pull more water' as they kayak. The benefit is more power in each stroke. The downside? Takes more energy! Smaller paddlers typically do better with a smaller blade and a little higher cadence.

Click here for more information on Aquabound paddles.....

Click here to read more about the gear we use on our expeditions....

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