Archive:Indian Arm Kayak 2009
Date
October 2rd - 4th, 2009
General Information
This trip is beginner friendly, with the usual connotations. There will be quite a bit of paddling involved: good strength and/or fitness is recommended; paddling experience is a real asset. Indian arm usually has very calm waters, but we will be paddling close to shore for the most part in case it gets rough. The views are spectacular, Deep Cove has a place where they sell amazing honey-dipped donuts, and kayak is one of those things where light rain makes it actually even more enjoyable.
Some camping experience is also good. We will be paddling double kayaks (more space - more stable - cheaper to rent).
- FRIDAY October 2: meet in Deep Cove at 3PM (no later because it gets dark early); paperwork faff and load kayaks - paddle circa 1.13 hours to Twin Island campground and camp for the night.
- SATURDAY October 3: breakfast; load kayaks; paddle north on Indian Arm to Granite Falls campground (circa 3.1416 hours from Twin); set up camp; dinner, wine & songbook. If weather is foul, we can always try to find the abandoned cabin where we camped in the '08 version of this trip.
- SUNDAY October 4: early breakfast; load kayaks; paddle south (lunch at Jug Island); return to Deep Cove circa 3PM.
We should have time on Saturday to explore the North end of Indian Arm by kayak: if we make good time Sunday we can also explore some islands and bays in the South part of the arm. There are also a few waterfalls along the way, a spooky abandoned power station, and some sort of bunker where we could also hide from the weather.
How much does it cost?
We will be renting kayaks from Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak, which should come to about $80(**) each for the three days (includes kayak, paddle, PFD, sprayskirt, mandatory safety equipment).
(**) last year we got a very good discount, mostly because the trip organizer had worked there before. I'm going to try and see if we can get a similar deal. If you have your own kayak this obviously doesn't apply to you.
Food groups will split the cost of food: transportation is FREE if you have a U-Pass! (it's a whopping $6.50 in bus fare if you don't)
What to bring
Clothing
(no cotton!)
Footwear that you’re okay getting a little wet (sandals or crocs are good)
Warm jacket (fleece or down)
Long underwear (top and bottom)
Toque, mitts
Weatherproof jacket (gortex)
Weatherproof pants (gortex) (you should be fine without these but your bum will get wet)
Warm socks
*you’ll need the clothes that you’re wearing and at least one other set of warm, dry clothes
Sleeping
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Essentials
Water bottles (there is no potable water after we leave Deep Cove, so you’ll need enough water for the two days – or bring a water filter)
Headlamp and batteries
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Pocket knife
Whistle
Lighter and/or waterproof matches
First aid kit
TP
Tent
Dry bag(s)
Chart & compass
Food
Lunch and snacks x2
Breakfast x2
Dinner x2
Cooking ‘n Eating
Bowl and spoon
Stove with fuel (if using white gas, for each person bring 75 mL)
Pot(s) and pot gripper
Toothbrush
Miscellaneous
Tarp (to put up as shelter if it rains)
Desert potluck contribution (Saturday night)
Alcoholic potluck contribution
Songbook
Small instruments (optional)
Dryschool
A pre-trip meeting to cover some safety issues; also, planning food and tent groups.
Probably Wednesday, September 30 2009 at 6PM - in the VOC clubroom.
Sign-up
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Ignacio
For safety reasons, numbers are limited to 10 people, with a minimum of 2 people with capsize recovery training (experience with solo and assisted rescues in sea kayaks).