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Kayakers invite shared experiences Paddlers create map to help multi-day trippers find Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now accessibility and comfort TANYA HILL thill@prpeak.com
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After extensive research and firsthand experience, a group of avid kayakers from Victoria have created an online resource to help paddlers plan expeditions. Planning PERSONAL REAL CORPORATION includes finding a place to stay that has some creature comforts, such as aESTATE roof, kitchen and bed, after a long day of paddling. Longtime kayakers Debbi Leach, Beth Haysom, Norm Smyth, Jim Lamb and map BEHAN guru Tony Playfair created a website and digital map calledWARREN Kayak Friendly Lodging PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Get the Peakaccessible to Go (KFL), which provides information about accommodation that’s to those iPhone app now who prefer not to camp, or who want a mix of camping and lodging available in the while on multiday trips. App Store or iTunes WA “Often a keen kayaker has a spouse who is not as fond of camping and prefers day WARREN BEHAN trips in fair weather,” said Leach. “KFL lodgings work well since the spouse can come PERSONAL REALwith ESTATE CORPORATION on the trip but choose to paddle or not, explore by foot or relax a book.” PERS The group identified around 100 lodgings and various cabins, houses and bed and breakfast locations throughout southern coastal BC, including some on the northern Sunshine Coast. The plethora of marine parks on BC’s coast are set up for kayakers with tent pads, picnic benches and places to secure a kayak overnight. However, many of the islands are made of craggy, steep rock, and may not be suitable for those who have physical ailments or are new to multi-day kayak trips. Not every cabin or lodging is suitable for everyone though, because of the need to secure the kayaks and have them be accessible for launch. PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION »2
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CABINS AND KAYAKS: Multi-day kayak trips usually involve camping in one of BC’s many marine parks, such as the Copeland Islands [above]. But some folks may prefer a little more luxury and/or accessibility. A new online resource maps out places to stay with those creature comforts. JASON HANNAH PHOTO
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