Location : Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Of Canada, Pender Island, BC, Canada

Meet at 8:00 am with all gear and equipment ready (in dry bags) to be transported via boat shuttle to our island destination. On arrival, we will set up camp, have a bite to eat then head out on the water to let the fun begin. We will focus on honing our paddling skills and follow with a short tour of the area to get us ready for tomorrow’s longer paddle. We enjoy a casual evening of cooking outdoors, sharing stories, and enjoying the sounds of the ocean after dark.

• Paddling Distance: 2 to 4 km
• Overnight: Camping in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Location : Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Of Canada, Pender Island, BC, Canada

After making our own breakfasts and packing our lunches we set off for the day to discover the coastline of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Our coastal touring instruction unfolds organically as we land on secluded beaches, float in kelp forests and keep our eyes peeled for friendly seals and curious dolphins. Midway through this 8 to 10 km paddle, we find a beach to relax, enjoy our lunch and maybe even take a wild swim in the cool waters. 

After a day of learning on the water, we return to camp, ready to cook up our camp dinners while we share our day’s adventures. Following a session of trip planning for tomorrow’s adventure, you are free to hike the island’s 6km perimeter trail, relax or set up your camera for a time lapse of the spectacular sunsets enjoyed here. 

• Paddling Distance: 8 - 10km (depends on tides, winds and groups interests) 
• Overnight: Camping in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Location : Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Of Canada, Pender Island, BC, Canada

An early morning rise gives us plenty of time to make breakfast and pack up camp before we use our newly learned board packing skills to get ready for the 5km paddle back to Canoe Cove Marina. Using current and tide tables, we choose the appropriate departure time and chart a course to navigate that is safe and enjoyable for the group. Along the way, we stop for lunch on our boards and finish the expedition with a tour of the picturesque islands and inlets in Canoe Bay. This gives us an opportunity to play in the varied currents and easy eddies to get a feel for the behaviour of our boards when loaded. Don’t worry, this is a fun and gentle introduction to water movement and before long we arrive back at the docks. You will have ticked off a bucket list experience and gained the confidence to embark upon SUP camping experiences of your own.

*Note: If conditions are unsuitable for safe paddling on our final day, we will return to the docks via boat shuttle.

• Paddling Distance: approximately 5 km (depending on tides, winds and groups interests)