[This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Trip Review Series written by a Powell River Sea Kayak guide — read the second part here] On the August long weekend last year, seven intrepid guests and two guides from Powell River Sea Kayak took the opportunity that the fantastic weather presented us and paddled beyond […]
What is the Best Length of Time to Kayak in Desolation Sound? While it’s true that you can spend weeks in Desolation Sound and its surrounding waters and still have more to see, we find that between 4-6 days is the best amount of time for an average kayaker to truly immerse themselves in this […]
Desolation Sound is world famous for it’s remarkably warm ocean temperatures, which routinely reach 22 degrees celsius (74 degrees Fahrenheit) during those long, hot summer days of July and August. As great as cooling off in the ocean can be, however, we know that nothing quite beats a freshwater soak in a warm, clean lake […]
Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only. It is each individual’s responsibility to mitigate risks from shellfish-related illnesses by doing their own personal research using official and scientific sources. Harvesting fresh oysters, clams and mussels on a kayak trip is one of those quintessential west coast experiences. We have been harvesting shellfish on […]
Long, hot summer days call for a warm sandy beach and a nice cool breeze coming in off the ocean. Despite the preponderance of rocky coasts and granite slabs on the wild west coast, there are many places in Powell River – often remarkably free of people – where warm yellow sand meets gently lapping […]
What Should I Cook on a Kayak Trip? Compared to hiking, overnight sea kayak trips can be luxurious. Seriously, you can fit a lot in a sea kayak. On our guided trips we frequently bring – along with clothes, tents, sleeping pads and bags, and group tarps – well, everything but the kitchen sink. Two burner stoves, pots […]
