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Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island

Sleek & Stable Kayaks

Seaward Cosma (Ladysmith, BC) - The Cosma is a small yet wide boat with a shallow V-shaped multi-chined hull, making it very stable and seaworthy. The multiple chines create a superb platform for edging and secondary stability.

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Seaward Tyee - The Tyee is incredibly stable and has a long waterline length, good volume, dry ride and agile performance. This is a mid-sized boat that's excellent for cruising. Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island
Seaward Passat G3 - The Passat G3 has greater stability than most singles. The length makes it track on a straight line, the large rudder area makes it turn well, and it effortlessly cruises at 5 knots. It is safe, strong and seaworthy even in challenging waters. Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island
Nimbus Paddles (Quadra Island, BC) - Nimbus has a history of creating high quality paddles made with high grade aircraft fibreglass in the core to achieve strength withour adding weight.
Brooks Spray Skirts (Vancouver, BC) - Brooks is a family owned and operated company that has been creating innovative paddling gear for over 30 years. When the weather is wet or cool its nice to be under the warmth of Brooks spray skirt!
Stohlquist (Colorado) - These PFDs are fully adjustable for fit and comfort, contain super-soft buoyancy foam for flotation, and have low profile arm openings for ease of movement while paddling. Stohlquist is a leader in the design and manufacture of PFDs and of course they are Coast Guard Approved. Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island

Skookum Camp Gear

Sierra Designs Tents (Colorado) - We use Sierra Designs tents because of their proven design and expedition quality. The Electron 2-person tent is extra roomy for solo paddlers and the Antares 3-person tent is great for two people, whether they are a couple or just tent mates. Each have enough vestibule space to keep your gear out of the weather!

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MEC Dry Bags (Vancouver, BC) - We keep your clothes and gear dry by using dry bags from MEC. Not only are these bags waterproof but they are made of a thermoplastic elastomer rather than PVC so there's no release of polychloroethene into the environment during manufacture and use. Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island
Chlorophylle Tarps (Quebec) - The most wicked tarps in the industry. Just in case the weather turns we use chlorophylle tarps to transform the kitchen into a comfortable pleasure dome! Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island
Mountain Safety Research (Seattle, WA) - We use stoves, fuel bottles, and dromedary bags from MSR. With over 30 years of outstanding technical innovation MSR continually sets the standard for stoves and hydration systems. If you're serious about outdoor adventure then you've probably used one of their products! Sea Kayaking Vancouver IslandSea Kayaking Vancouver Island
Coleman (Kansas) - We often operate out of base camps where we use Coleman propane stoves so our guides can pull off their more complex culinary feats. We're positive you won't be disappointed in the gourmet meals that our guides routinely prepare and serve all from the comfort of your campsite kitchen! Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island

Proven Safety Gear

Every seasoned guide carries a wide variety of personal equipment to aid in maintaining the comfort and safety of their guests. This equipment ranges in nature from specialized repair kits to medical emergency kits. In addition to this personal equipment Steller Sea Kayaking insures that all their guides carry the following equipment:
  • Advanced First Aid Kits
  • VHF radios
  • Cellular phones
  • Flares
  • Spare paddles
  • Tow ropes
  • Paddle floats
Our guides are certified with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC
  
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Our guides are trained in wilderness first aid through Slipstream
  
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