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The Probus Paddlers launched from Tyee Spit and paddled Discovery Passage to the former pulp mill site at Duncan Bay. This stretch of water is known for its strong currents, but fortunately, slack tides provide a brief window for safe navigation. On the return trip, Brian clocked a ground speed of over 12 km/h, generously assisted by the flood current. There was plenty to take in along the way: Tyee Club anglers patiently waiting for a strike, chinook salmon leaping near the Campbell River confluence, perfectly aligned kelp beds, and a lively mix of floatplane and marine traffic. It was another fantastic outing for the Club Kayaking Group! Trip stats: 12.2 km in 2.5 hrs. Six "Let’s Take a Walk!" walkers trekked through Seal Bay Park from the Hardy Road parking lot. A nice hour walk was followed up by coffee and baked goods at Paradise Plants. Under sunny skies and a light breeze, paddlers Brian J, Bruce W, and Bob A set out on a scenic morning excursion. We launched from Union Bay, made our way south, and crossed Baynes Sound over to Denman Island. Gliding north into Henry Bay, we passed a few anchored pleasure craft before pulling ashore for a well-deserved break. The trip finished on a high note as the wind dropped to nil for our return paddle. Trip stats: 13.4 km in 2.5 hours On Friday we had 9 members take a walk around Melda’s Marsh in Seal Bay. I had never seen the marsh so low on water. It was a lovely walk of about 75 minutes and we finished up afterwards by going to the Park golf course for refreshments. Yesterday, hikers braved the challenging Kwai Lake Loop in Strathcona Park - and enjoyed a swim in Hair-trigger Lake. Eight walkers with Friday’s “Let’s Take A Walk!” hiked the Highmoor Greenway in Comox on Friday. One of the highlights was this backyard fence covered in signs, some of which were quite humorous. The Probus hiking group met at Mount Washington Alpine Lodge for another mountain outing. This time we ventured to the Finger Glades. Enroute we passed "Great Big View" and stopped at a clearing that looked out at Mt. Abert Edward and down to Rossiter and Diver's lakes. On the return trip we saw lily pads on a couple of small lakes and lovely meadows. Our stopping point was on a log, where we became "bumps on a log" and had a bite to eat. After the hike we went to the Eagle View Bistro patio for drinks and a shared basket of fries. Three paddlers enjoyed a calm, sunny morning trip around Comox Bay. The bay was busy with sailing programs, sport fishing boats, and visiting watercraft of various types. We admired a few yachts at the marina and loved the boisterous children at Goose Spit. The trip was completed with a fresh coffee and more chat at the Royston Roastery. Trip stats: 9.1 km in 2.1 hours The Probus hiking group met in Campbell River on Tuesday for another "beat the heat" outing. Tim led us on trails that went along both sides of Woods Creek. Most of the hike was in the shade, which was welcomed by all. There were Jurassic Park-sized skunk cabbages and many trees growing on nurse logs and nurse stumps that led to some intriguing root formations.
Cool temperatures, light wind and cloud cover were ideal conditions for our Comox Lake paddle. We launched from the Cumberland Campground, followed the eastern shoreline and had a shore break west of the Comox Lake Bluffs Ecological Reserve. We had four paddlers out with Bruce and Jan W returning before picture-time. So, our new Probus Club member, Angus, is featured in the photos (well, he was the only paddler left)! |