download - WaveLength Paddling Magazine

SEA OTTER KAYAKING AND
SAILING CHARTERS
Based on Salt Spring Island, in
the heart of the Gulf Islands, Sea
Otter Kayaking offers multiday
day Sailing/Kayaking packages
aboard a 41 ft. sailing ketch. They
also offer guided kayak day tours
ranging from 2 to 6 hours and
unique fully catered multiday
adventure kayaking tours for 2 to
7 days. 1-877-537-5678. www.
seaotterkayaking.com.
SIDNEY KAYAKING CENTRE
Board the good ship Tumus and
discover the southern Gulf Islands.
Tour marine parks and encounter
seals, otters, whales and bald
eagles. Experience mothership
kayaking, or hiking and picnicking.
Or rent a kayak and paddle the
Sidney shoreline, enjoying its
beaches, marinas, and local
wildlife from the water. Excursions
for all ages, timetables and budgets.
Guiding and instruction available.
Visit their store, call, or check out
www.edinet.ca. 250-655-0091.
1-866-655-0091. Boat cell: 812-
4229.
SPIRIT OF THE WEST
A one of a kind adventure aboard
the spacious 95 ft. Songhee, for
up to 10 guests with an expert
crew complete and gourmet cook.
Explore deep into the Broughton
Archipelago, visiting abandoned
First Nation villages and waters
containing the largest concentration
of killer whales in North America.
After a day of kayaking, relax your
muscles in the aft deck hot tub.
Enjoy the large staterooms, cedar
paneled lounge and plenty of deck
space. 1-800-307-3982. www.
kayak-adventures.com.
VIKING ADVENTURE TOURS
Explore the scenic BC coastline
with the Viking 1. Kayak the many
intricate passageways and return
to the comfort of a 54 foot vessel
for meals, relaxation and a good
sleep. Non-paddlers can go along
and stay aboard if they choose.
Viking’s goal is to show you a
most enjoyable time and have
you return for your next trip.
ken@vikingadventuretours.com.
250-755-9175. Cell: 250-616-
9336. www.vikingadventuretours.
com.
VILLAGE ISLAND TOURS
Village Island Tours offers daily
native cultural tours at the famous
Village Island site (beach and dock
access). See the old totems and
big house remains while you are
taken on a journey of discovery
through Tom Sewid’s narration.
Tom has a new water taxi/tour
boat for marine cultural tours and
kayak transport. Campsites, trip
planning, transport, grizzly bear
watching, whale watching, fishing
and Ky-hopping are available.
Now also four cabins and two
float houses. www.villageisland.
com. 1-877-282-(TAXI) 8294.
villageisland@telus.net. On-water:
VHF 79-A, Village Island Tours.
ZEBALLOS WATER TAXI
Zeballos Water Taxi provides
kayak and passenger transport
to Nuchatlitz Park. This service
avoids the open water paddle
across Esperanza Inlet. Other drop
offs include Port Eliza, Louie Bay,
Friendly Cove and Tahsis. The water
taxi service is operated with the local
kayak rental and tour company;
filing float plans and trip planning
information are available free.
Prices are for up to six passengers,
kayaks and gear—Nuchatlitz Park
is $250 one way (plus GST). www.
zeballoskayaks.com. 1-866-222-
2235. kayaks@telus.net. ❏
Companies who wish to be
added to the web version of
this Directory should email
Diana@WaveLengthMagazine.com.
Go Undercover
Protect your investment!
SEMI-CUSTOM KAYAK COVERS
Various color options available
www.toughduckmarine.com
info@toughduckmarine.com
1.888.246.3850
June/July 2004 www.WaveLengthMagazine.com
43