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PART 6 - TAHSIS TO TOFINO Jul. 10th - Day 42 - Sea Kayak Vancouver Island Circumnavigation

The drizzly rain began j as I started backtracking through Esperanza Sound, and soon there settled a dense fog. I had to constantly wipe...

Around Vancouver Island

Felipe Behrens

Jul 8, 20239 min read

Commitment and Open Crossings - by Bill Taylor

Commitment and Open Crossings tells the story of three friends who embarked on the first circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland in the...

Books

Felipe Behrens

Jul 7, 20232 min read

NEMO Fillo Camping Pillow

Of all the Camping Pillows I have ever used this one is definitely the most comfortable by a long shot. It has a layer of memory foam...

Pillows

Felipe Behrens

Jul 6, 20231 min read

PART 5 - Jul. 10th - Day 42 - Sea Kayak Vancouver Island Circumnavigation

We started early to arrive at the rendezvous point with the group van outside Zeballos. As we paddled up the Esperanza Sound I chatted...

Around Vancouver Island

Felipe Behrens

Jul 5, 20233 min read

AUAUY Diving Gloves, 3mm Neoprene Five Finger Warm Wetsuit Gloves

While these diving gloves may not be the best quality as they wear out after a about two months of intensive use, they are very...

Paddle Gloves

Felipe Behrens

Jul 4, 20231 min read

Kokatat Meridian Dry Suit

I purchased a Kokatat Meridian Dry suit for my two month kayak expedition around Vancouver Island. The suit is comfortable, gives you...

Dry Suits & Accessories

Felipe Behrens

Jul 3, 20232 min read

PART 5 - Jul. 9th - Day 41 - Sea Kayak Vancouver Island Circumnavigation

We left our gear on the campsite and paddled further into Nuchalitz Sound. As we neared the end of the Sound, I heard the rumbling of a...

Around Vancouver Island

Felipe Behrens

Jul 2, 20233 min read

Gear AID Aquaseal FD Flexible Durable Repair Adhesive and Cure Accelerator

I have been fortunate never to have had to use the Gear AID Aquaseal to fix the seals on my dry suit in the field, but I still carry...

Dry Suits & Accessories

Felipe Behrens

Jun 29, 20231 min read

NRS Storm Hood

I liked the NRS Storm Hood as it is comfortable to wear and holds my glasses in place whenever I decide to roll. I will note however,...

Wetsuit

Felipe Behrens

Jun 28, 20231 min read