Sea kayaking on the Johnstone Strait. Awesome!
Four days sea kayaking on the Johnstone Strait. Awesome!
Day 1: the trip starts from Quathiaski cove on Quarda Island. The sea taxis were loaded with food, our gear, additional camp supplies and ourselves. The 2.5hr trip to West Cracroft island passes through Seymour narrows and ripple rock. Ripple rock was an undersea mountain and extremely hazardous to shipping. In 1958 the rock was dynamited. At the time it was the largest non-nuclear planned explosion and was broadcast on national TV. The area between Vancouver Island and the mainland is characterized by a large inter-tidal range and narrow channels which can result in strong currents. However these currents also oxygenate the sea leading to increased biodiversity. We settled into camp, and checked out the facilities. Tents with pillow and mattress and view towards the Robson Bight ecological reserve, covered dining and kitchen area, ecological toilets, shower and hot tub. In the afternoon we were issued with spray decks, life jackets, paddles and kayaks and then we set out for an acclimatization paddle along the shore. Returning to the harbor we had our first contact with local Dall's porpoise. It is thought to be the fastest cetacean with a swimming speed of up to 30 knots.
