kevinfre Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Awhile ago I asked about outfitter recommendations and a couple of folks recommended this outfit. Thought I'd mention that I just booked myself into their June 3-7 instruction and overnight camp session on Orcas Island, BC. I'm already counting the days! Kevin Fredette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccarlson Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Cool...bring a log book so we can look forward to a great trip report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Gwynn Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I'm jealous. It's one of the top places on my list to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 WOW I am jealous! Be sure to take loads of pictures to share with us upon your return. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 My wife and I did a 5 night circumnavigation of Orcas a couple of summers ago. While you certainly are not isolated all the time, this island is wonderful from the water. Much of the shore and many of the camp-grounds are are only accessible by boat. The tridal flows are massive and confusing. Hitting them right takes local knowledge (a guide). We loved every moment of it. Have a great trip. Al Al Coons Eddyline Nighthawk Red/White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfre Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 >My wife and I did a 5 night circumnavigation of Orcas a >couple of summers ago. >Al Al - Did you use BBB or some other outfitter? The "trip" I'm doing is mostly instructional, so I'll probably stick around afterwards for at least another day to just do some paddling around. I was planning to ask the BBB people if they or another local outfitter have a casual one-day tour. If there's a particular company you went with, I'd be interested to hear it. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 >>My wife and I did a 5 night circumnavigation of Orcas a >>couple of summers ago. > >>Al > > >Al - Did you use BBB or some other outfitter? The "trip" >I'm doing is mostly instructional, so I'll probably stick >around afterwards for at least another day to just do some >paddling around. I was planning to ask the BBB people if >they or another local outfitter have a casual one-day tour. >If there's a particular company you went with, I'd be >interested to hear it. > >Kevin We used Crystal Seas at: http://www.crystalseas.com/ Found them very professional and fun to be with. Not sure what their one-day trips are like..certainly more crowded, but they seem sensitive and knowledgable. Make sure you mention my name and they will charge you twice as much...no seriously...I have sent other paddlers them. Al Al Coons Eddyline Nighthawk Red/White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingsn Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 BBB, Great people! Leon did my 3* assesment & Shauna my L2 coach. You will have a great time & they are both great coaches, you will learn as much as you can absorb. Enjoy! Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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