Trips

Joining multi-day trips is one of the main reasons people join the kayak fleet.  Early each season we discuss trips we'd like to lead and tailor the destinations and level of difficulty to involve as many members as possible.  Trips can only go ahead if they have an organizer and leader (can be the same person). 

Trips are added to the calendar over the course of the season as members step forward to organize or lead them. All checked out members of the kayak fleet can apply to join a trip.  If interest exceeds the number of spots available we draw names at random, and may give preference to those who can help transport kayaks, or who haven't already joined a trip that year

We are always looking for more competent leaders at the club, so if you have the skills and are willing, please email kayaking@clublocarno.com

Our trip calendar is below; see the Trip Resources page for things to help leaders, organizers and participants (you need to be signed in as a member to view).


Upcoming events

    • 11 Sep 2026
    • 07:00
    • 13 Sep 2026
    • 18:00
    • Southern Gulf Islands
    Register

    Sechelt Inlet — Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September - Two Nights

    Register here to express interest in going on this trip.

    This is primarily exploration trip with flexibility to adjust the route and campsite depending on weather and how the group is feeling.
    We will mostly likely be launching from around Lambs Bay / Tuwanek Beach ; hand-railing the east side of the inlet coastline and stopping at campsites along the way for snacks / pee/ stretch breaks
    We will aim for Kunechin Point for Saturday night, with Nine Mile Beach as an alternative depending on conditions and group pace.
    Sunday, paddle back down the west side of the inlet, with a lunch stop at one of the beaches/campsites before crossing back to the launch side.
    Maximum distance of approximately 15 km per day, with an early start to avoid stronger afternoon winds.
    Tentative itinerary:

    • Friday: 6:05pm or 7:05pm ferry from Horseshoe Bay → drive to Porpoise Bay → camp overnight.
    • Saturday: Drive to Lambs Bay / Tuwanek → launch → paddle north along the east side → camp around Kunechin Point / Nine Mile Beach.
    • Sunday: Paddle south along the west side → lunch stop → cross back to the launch side → return for the ferry. Possible ferries at 3:35pm, 4:55pm or 5:55pm.

    Sechelt Inlet is generally a relatively easy area to paddle, with no particularly strong currents. Wind can pick up in the afternoon, so we’ll aim to get on the water early. Trip is aim for Level 1 / Level 2 paddlers, comfortable paddling some distances.

    Expected costs

    • Ferry: passenger + vehicle costs, shared
    • Campsite fees
    • Gas: shared
    • Parking: TBD

      Trip Organizer: Betty  Leader: Bogdan

      Contact Betty through #kayak-trip-Sechelt-Inlet message on Club Locarno Slack 

      We encourage all kayak campers to participate in the BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers program for site cleaning and reporting. 

    Past events

    08 Aug 2026 Kayak Trip - Southern Gulf Islands
    25 Jul 2026 Kayak Trip - Gmbier Island from JSCA
    10 Jul 2026 Kayak & SUP Trip - Saysutshun (Newcastle) Island Marine Provincial Park
    25 Apr 2026 Kayak Trip Planning Workshop
    14 Apr 2026 Kayak Trip Planning Meeting
    22 Aug 2025 Kayak & SUP Trip - Saysutshun (Newcastle) Island Marine Provincial Park
    15 Aug 2025 FULL: Kayak Trip - Southern Gulf Islands - D'Arcy Island
    31 May 2025 Kayak Trip - Pitt Lake & Osprey Provincial Marine Park
    01 Apr 2025 Kayak Trip Planning Meeting
    23 Aug 2024 Kayak Trip - Broken Islands
    15 Jul 2024 Kayak Trip - Bowen Island from JSCA
    05 Jul 2024 Kayak & SUP Trip - Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park
    17 May 2024 Kayak Trip - Howe Sound
    26 Mar 2024 Kayak Trip Planning Meeting
    10 Sep 2023 Day Trip - Twin Island, Indian Arm
    02 Jun 2023 Kayak Trip - Southern Gulf Islands - Isle de Lis
    22 Jul 2022 Kayak Trip - Copeland Islands & Surrounds
    08 Jul 2022 Kayak Trip - Gulf Islands
    27 May 2022 Kayak Trip - Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park
    11 Aug 2021 Kayak Trip - Central Gulf Islands
    11 Jul 2021 Kayak Trip - Desolation Sound
    28 Jul 2020 Kayak Trip - Southern Gulf Islands
    04 Jul 2020 Kayak Trip - Sunshine Coast
    25 Jun 2020 Kayak Trip - Southern Howe Sound
    20 Jun 2020 Kayak Trip - Local Destination
    13 Jun 2020 Kayak Trip - Overnight Indian Arm
    28 May 2020 Paddling the West Coast of BC
    31 Aug 2019 Kayak Trip - Southern Gulf Islands
    12 Aug 2019 Kayak Trip - Telegraph Cove
    28 Jun 2019 Kayak Trip - Sea to Sky Marine Trail
    22 Jun 2019 Kayak Trip - Sechelt Inlet
    09 Jun 2019 Kayak Trip Planning/ Leading Workshop
    06 Sep 2018 Jedediah Island - 4 Night Kayak Trip
    15 Aug 2018 Desolation Sound - 5 Night Kayak Trip
    04 Aug 2018 Jericho to Bowen - 2 Night Kayak Trip
    21 Jul 2018 Howe Sound - Overnight Kayak Trip
    16 Jun 2018 Indian Arm - Overnight Kayak Trip
    01 Jun 2018 Kayak Trip Leader Course
    16 Sep 2017 Gambier Island - Overnight Kayak Trip no.2
    02 Sep 2017 Southern Gulf Islands - Kayak Trip
    28 Jul 2017 Kayak Expedition - Salish Sea Marine Trail
    22 Jul 2017 Kayak day trip to Lighthouse Park
    08 Jul 2017 Gambier Island - Overnight Kayak Trip
    22 Jun 2017 Indian Arm - Overnight Kayak Trip
    15 Jun 2017 Kayak Trip Planning 2
    08 Jun 2017 Kayak Trip Planning 1
    05 Sep 2016 Broughton Archipelago II
    26 Aug 2016 Broughton Archipelago
    21 Aug 2016 Kayak day trip to Lighthouse Park
    07 Aug 2016 Desolation Sound
    23 Jul 2016 Local Overnighter (eg Indian Arm)
    13 Jun 2016 Nootka Island
    12 Jun 2016 Broken Group Islands
    10 Jun 2016 Wigeon Creek Day trip
    31 May 2016 Kayak Trip Planning 2
    20 May 2016 Southern Gulf Islands - Portland Island
    06 May 2016 Overnight Kayak Trip - Local Destination
    27 Apr 2016 Kayak Trip Planning 1
    30 Nov 2015 Kayak Fleet Planning and Social
    07 Sep 2015 Telegraph Cove II
    29 Aug 2015 Telegraph Cove I
    19 Jul 2015 Broken Group
    13 Jul 2015 Desolation Sound
    03 Jul 2015 Anvil Island
    03 Jul 2015 Gambier Island
    26 Jun 2015 Flores Island
    20 Jun 2015 Local Destination
    06 Jun 2015 Widgeon Creek
    25 May 2015 Indian Arm
    16 May 2015 Northern Gulf Islands
    30 Sep 2014 Kayak Trip Waitlist
    23 Aug 2014 Kayak Trip Broughton Archipelego
    09 Aug 2014 Kayak Trip Desolation Sound
    01 Aug 2014 Kayak Trip Desolation Sound
    11 Jul 2014 Kayak Trip Southern Gulf Islands
    28 Jun 2014 Kayak Trip Northern Gulf Islands
    22 Jun 2014 Kayak Trip west coast Vancouver Island
    14 Jun 2014 Kayak Trip Indian Arm
    07 Jun 2014 Kayak Trip Widgeon Creek
    24 May 2014 Kayak Trip Local Waters
    17 May 2014 Kayak Trip Southern Gulf Islands
    01 Jan 2014 2014 New Years Day Polar Bear Row, Paddle, whatever...

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