BAJA KAYAK ADVENTURE TOUR LINKS

Baja Kayak Adventures
Silva Bay Kayak Adevntures
Gabriola Adventure Sailing

LINKS

Kayaking Links:

WindPaddle Sails (www.windpaddle.com) We are Official Distributor for WindPaddle Sails. The WindPaddle is a self-launching, free-standing sail for kayaks, canoes, sit-on-tops, paddle boards, and other small watercraft. With the lowest center of gravity of any kayak/canoe sail available, the WindPaddle is the safest sail you can buy!

Wavelength Magazine (www.wavelenghtmagazine.com) A terrific B.C. based kayaking magazine with a lot of great articles, meal ideas, adventure stories, reviews, and more.

Coastal Waters Recreation (www.coastalwatersrec.com)  Coastal waters recreation provides quality recreational marine maps, for boaters and paddlers as well as some great information and tips, so that you may better enjoy the beauty of BC and Baja coastlines.

North Road Sports (www.northroadsports.com) Newly opened on Gabriola for all of your outfitting needs.

Our Friends:

Gabriola Cycle and Kayak (www.gck.ca) Gabriola Cycle and Kayak continue to offer a wide variety of cycling expeditions all over the world: Mexico, Spain, Alps, France, Hawaii, and Canada

Green Coast Kayaking (www.gckayaking.com) offers tours in the amazing Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands. Considered to be among the world's top paddling destinations, Gwaii Haanas is an irreplaceable and awe-inspiring oasis of raw wilderness situated at the southern tip of Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands.

Gabriola Sea Kayaking (www.kayaktoursbc.com) Explore Vancouver Island’s rich marine environment, wildlife, rugged coastline, fjords and the white sandy beaches of: Kyuquot, Broken Group Islands, Broughton Archipelago, and Clayoquot Sound.

Jim’s Kayaking (www.jimskayaking.com) Kayak rentals and tours of Gabriola Island.

Columbia River Kayaking (www.columbiariverkayaking.com) Our good friends in Washington State offer amazing tours and lesions on the stunning Columbia River.

Certifications:

Sea Kayak Guide’s Alliance of BC (www.skgabc.com) The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC is a non-profit society which upholds high standards for professional sea kayak guides and operators in BC. Through ongoing professional development and certification, the Alliance strives to ensuresafe practices on an industry-wide basis.

British Canoe and Kayak Union (www.bcu.org.uk) The British Canoe Union (BCU) is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.
 

Baja Links:

Las Cabanas De Lorerto (www.lascabanasdeloreto.com) Four cabana studios and pool. Great location 1/2 block off melecon with great views.
Web: www.lascabanasdeloreto.com Email: info@lascabanasdeloreto.com

La Damiana Inn (www.ladamianainn.com) Recommended for the lovely atmosphere of this quaint posada in the heart of Loreto. Phone: (011) 52 613 135 0356. Debora Simmons - proprietor Web: www.ladamianainn.com Email: ladamianainn@yahoo.com

Iguana Inn (www.iguanainn.com) Four spacious bungalows in the heart of Loreto. Highly recommended for its clean, quiet, and friendly atmosphere and great for paddlers.

Coco Cabañas (www.cococabanasloreto.com) Eight individual cabañas surrounding a courtyard and  pool. $70 per night for double occupancy.

Lotel Luna Loreto (www.hotellunaloreto.com) Newly opened and very nice. $65US/double/night

Sukasa Seaside Bunglagows (www.loreto.com/sukasa) Located on the oceanfront in Loreto (on the malecon). US $65/single.

Hotel Oasis (www.hoteloasis.com) US$93 single/130 double/175 triple On the ocean, very nice 011-52-613-135-0211, 800-497-3923 FAX: 0795 Email: loretoasis@prodigy.net.mx

Hotel Plaza Loreto (www.hotelplazaloreto.com) Located in downtown. US$51 single / 62 double / 73 triple. Downtown. FAX: 011-52-613-135-0855.

Riviera Del Mar RV Park & Campground (view website) Just 2 blocks to the beach, 5 blocks to the historical center of town, restaurant, showers with hot water, clean washrooms, laundry service, rest area with BBQ facilities, Internet and fax services available.

Loreto Shores RV Park (view website)  is a nice place to camp (about US$8 per night) - on the sea, hot showers – and is very close to Villas de Loreto. ph (613) 135-0629

www.loreto.com for info on other accommodations in Loreto

Gabriola Island Links:

Silva Bay Inn – Oceanfront Inn overlooking beautiful Silva Bay. Kayak and boater friendly with full-service dock, grocery store, kayak tours and art galleries.
www.silvabayinn.ca (250) 247 – 9351

Gabriola Guest House (www.gabriolaguesthouse.com) This charming two story cedar cottage is located at the South end of Gabriola and is fully equipped for a relaxing getaway.

Friends of Silva Bay (www.friendsofsilvabay.org) We are proud members of the Friends of Silva Bay, who’s vision is clear waters, healthy surrounding, and a vibrant marine community. Our mission is to cooperatively promote clean, healthy habitat and sustainable activities in and around Silva Bay.

Georgia Strait Alliance (www.georgiastrait.org) is a non-profit organization with a mission to protect and restore the marine environment and promote the sustainability of Georgia Strait, its adjoining waters and communities.

BC Ferries (www.bcferries.com) For info on Ferry schedules and prices

Tofino Air (www.tofinoair.ca) Regularly scheduled flights to Tofino, Sechelt, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo, Victoria and Vancouver as well as an expansive customized charter service.

Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce (www.gabriolaisland.org) You can find a list of other accommodations and booking info at the Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce website.

Silva Bay Resort and Marina (www.silvabay.com) offers a nice restraint, bar, liquor store and a full service marina.

Sailing links:

Silva Bay Shipyard School (www.boatschool.com) The Silva Bay Shipyard School is Canada's only full-time traditional wooden boat building school, located at Silva Bay, on Gabriola Island

The Silva Bay Shipyard Raid (www.shipyardraid.ca) The Shipyard Raid is an annual week-long, staged sailing and rowing race for traditional small boats.

Schooner Vltava – SunBreak Educational Adventures (http://sunbreakeducation.blogspot.com/) Sunbreak Educational Adventures is a not-for-profit organization which delivers school supplies to some water access only communities in the Sea of Cortez, near La Paz.  The organization is made up of the Porter family, and their 86 foot wooden staysail schooner Vltava.

Tad Robert’s Yacht Design and Naval Architect (www.tadroberts.ca) Yacht designer Tad Roberts offers a wide range of yacht design and naval architecture services from new design of power, sail, and small boats to oversight of refits and restoration to consulting on Transport Canada and ISO regulations and standards for commercial vessels. Tad Roberts also designed many of the boats used for our Gabriola Adventure Sailing àlink to sailing page tours.

Wooden Boat Publications (www.woodenboat.ca) creates WoodenBoat, Professional BoatBuilder and Small Boats magazines.

Small Craft Advisor (www.smallcraftadvisor.com) A great publication focusing on small boats with: interviews, stories, reviews, how-to repairs, building, and design.