09/27/08 Sidney to Victoria

iEnd of Day Location:
Latitude:48.4307
Longitude:-123.3715
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Day 28 nm Cum. 145 nm
9:30 Launch at Canoe Cove, Sidney
11:30 Cordova Spit
12:30 Cowichan Head
Lunch stop on beach 1 nm south of Cowichan Head
2:45 Gordon Head
4:00 Cacbro Point
4:35 Gonzalez Point
6:30 Ocean River in Victoria

Glenis dropped mo off back at Canoe Cove. While they were polite, they made it clear that kayaks are not welcome there. I was tacitly accepted because I went through customs check there. I won’t go back.

Today as a slog with opposing current and head wind until 3:30. Slack until about 4:00 and then moderate ebb until the turn into Victoria Harbor. Incredible vies of Orcas across Haro Strait and the distant Cascade Mountains to the east, the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the south, the small islands surrounding Vancouver Island and the mountains of Vancouver Island itself. Upon entering Victoria harbor, passed astern of a Celebrity cruise ship. What a contrast with what I’m doing. Have to try that some day. I arrived at Ocean River Sports, back in the harbor to be greeted by Gary, Brian, Derrick and the great staff. They helped me secure my kayak on their dock and invited me to dinner. They have a big sale this weekend and were having a staff and volunteer celebration dinner. Great food, company and a fun evening. A basket was put out for donations to Breast Cancer Research, the cause I’m paddling for, and nearly $100 was raised. Thanks for your generosity guys!