If you’ve spent any time paddling in coastal waters, you know how peaceful, and sometimes how unpredictable, the ocean can be. For small boaters, especially kayakers, one of the biggest risks doesn’t come from the sea itself but from the other vessels that share it. The difference in speed, size, and power between a motorized […] The post When Big Boats Don’t See You: Paddling Safety Lessons from a Close Call in Sansum Narrows first appeared on BC Marine Trails.| BC Marine Trails
In a shallow, sunlit riverbed, Ken Sund stands shin-deep over his canoe wearing a proud smile. Both hands grip a pick axe, and in his canoe rest two car tires, their rubber edges peeling from years of subaquatic erosion. Only a few feet of space remain near the bow of the canoe, where Ken will […] The post The RiverSea Rangers: Stewarding Waterways from Source to Sea first appeared on BC Marine Trails.| BC Marine Trails
A new layer of user reported sites is now visible on the BC Marine Trails map within Heiltsuk Territory (much of the Central Coast)! These locations have been identified by recreationists through BC Marine Trails’ Site Condition Reports (SCRs), then reviewed by our partners at the Heiltsuk Nation for concurrence, but have not yet been| BC Marine Trails - Linking and Protecting the BC Coast
Why would I, a humble sea kayaker, want a marine VHF? The post VHF Marine Radio: A Lifeline for Sea Kayakers first appeared on BC Marine Trails.| BC Marine Trails
Canada has made a big promise—to protect 30% of its land and water by the year 2030. How IPCAs fit in.| BC Marine Trails - Linking and Protecting the BC Coast
When we set out on our two-month, 600-km kayak adventure from Bella Bella to Tofino, we sought to unplug from our city lives, see what extended time in the wild might teach us, and hopefully deepen our boyfriend-girlfriend relationship into something more. In the years since then, we’ve come to understand that many paddling journeys […] The post Kayaker’s Creed: Quotations to Inspire Your Next Paddling Adventure first appeared on BC Marine Trails.| BC Marine Trails
Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or a curious beginner, urban paddling can open up a world of adventure at your doorstep. The post The Joys of Urban Paddling first appeared on BC Marine Trails.| BC Marine Trails
This is not a recounting of a perfect trip, but rather a reminder that anything can happen when we set out to challenge the elements. Our trip was filled with wonderful moments. It was also filled with many unexpected events. In sharing our adventure, I am reminded that every voyage is an opportunity to learn […] The post Even Our Best Plans Can Go Awry: 17 Days Paddling on Haida Gwaii first appeared on BC Marine Trails.| BC Marine Trails
Exploring BC’s coastline offers breathtaking experiences — but it also comes with a responsibility to ensure the sustainability of the recreational sites we rely on. Site Condition Reporting is one of the most valuable ways paddlers can contribute to the upkeep of our network, helping identify areas that need attention and ensuring maps remain up to […] The post Site Condition Reporting While Off-Grid: A Guide for Paddlers first appeared on BC Marine Trails.| BC Marine Trails
After extensive preparation, the group of four report back on their trip down the province's central coast. The post Tides, Triumphs, and Trials: A Kayaking Expedition on BC’s Central Coast from Bella Bella to Port Hardy first appeared on BC Marine Trails.| BC Marine Trails
