Paddling Equipment

All of our boats are set up individually for safety and comfort.

• Seaward expedition Sea Kayaks x 2 - Quest 3, Ascente HV
• Spray decks
• Pacific Action sails for when we have some good winds
• Graphite expedition Paddles
• Split paddles (use as a backup in case of breakage)
• PFD's so that we float if we need to
• Electric bilge pumps
• Helmets (for surf sessions and unexpected landings)
• Kokotat Tech tour dry tops with hoods (for the west coast rain and wind)
• Seal Line taper 20 & 35L dry bags
• Seal Line kodiak window and Black Canyon dry bags

Clothing

• Icebreaker Merino wool thermals
• Xtra Tuff boots with wool linings are a necessity in this area
• Camp and hiking clothing is all outdoor friendly

Communications and Emergency Equipment

• VHF Marine radio
• GPS
• Strobe lights (for night paddling)
• Head torches
• Cylume sticks (for use after the summer solstice!)
• Emergency flares and sea dye
• Sea anchor
• Hand pumps
• Tow lines, doubles for hanging food at night away from bears!!
• Fibreglass repair kit and gaffa tape
• First aid kit
• Bear spray and bombs (uhhh ohhh)
• As for capturing the paddle on camera, we are able to recharge our digital cameras from our pump batteries.

Charts and Navigation

There is about 35 topographical maps and numerous nautical charts of the Alaskan coast alone, thats without the BC coast and including Vancouver Island. We will be using both systems of charts and maps to make our way down the coast, into inlets as well as open water crossings. All of our kayaks have luminous deck mounted compasses for navigation

Food and Water

Food wise, at any given departure we will have between 3 -4 weeks of food and fuel in our kayaks. Our resupply points will be in towns as we travel down the coast. As the environment of the west coast is often not conducive to open flame fires, we will be using fuel stoves to heat and cook our meals. Lachie is keen on fishing and the odd dinner of fresh seafood will assist to the diet. Water is readily available and will be filtered, stored and heated using MSR products.