Destination: Deep Bay – Denman Island – Chrome Island – Hornby Island
Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024
Time: Meet at 12 Noon
Launch at 1 PM = “Paddles in the Water” time
Meeting Place: Deep Bay Drive in Deep Bay
Park on the side of the road in the vicinity of house #5422
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ngpy6o9ybSGkjNA9
Description:
Paddle across Baynes Sound to the south side of Denman Island. Paddle past Chrome Island with its picturesque light house then paddle across Lambert Channel to Hornby Island. Possible stops are at either Fords Cove or Heron Rocks (a beautiful camping co-operative but without a store).
Depending on the group and the weather, this paddle may continue on a bit further (along the coast of Hornby Island). Return home by the same route, arriving at Deep Bay around 4:30 – 5 pm.
Launch: Shoreline. Limited parking spaces available (room for 10-12 cars). Can unload here then park wherever you can find a spot and walk back.
Length of Trip: ~ 4 hours (8-10 nm)
(each direction consists of 2 short crossings + time spent on Hornby)
Rating: #2 – Day Paddle Intermediate = SISKA’s “Energized Paddle”
https://www.comoxvalleypaddlers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Trip-Ratings.pdf
This paddle IS NOT appropriate for novice paddlers!
Coordinators:
Dave LaPointe (250) 898-7048 davel@island.net
Mary Maclean (250) 218-1215 marymaclean07@gmail.com
Max. People: 12 Participants
(Contact Helen in advance to register for this paddle: hkoziol@shaw.ca)
Other Conditions: Potential for moderate SE winds around the south end of Denman, Chrome Island and when crossing Lambert Channel. There is a weather station on Chrome Island to check the wind.
1. Trip could be cancelled if high winds are expected.
2. Proper immersion clothing required.
3. Paddle Canada Level 2 ability – practiced rescue techniques in 2024.
4. Currents and recreational boat traffic expected on the two crossings.
Tides: Tide will be gently ebbing throughout the paddle.
High tide of 3.4 m @ 12:06. Low tide of 2.9 m @ 16:17.
Notes: Ford’s Cove Store on Hornby sells food and drinks.
The Chrome Island Light House has been operating continuously since 1891 and is one of the few remaining manned lighthouses along the BC coast. The first Keepers were the Piercy’s who raised 10 children on the rock – an area of less than 2 acres.
Consider reading the history of Chrome Island Lighthouse and the tragic shipwreck of the “Alpha” on December 16, 1900:
https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=1187
Suggest: Enjoying supper at the Deep Bay Marina Pub/Restaurant
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