..Kayaking Tours with The killer whales of Johnstone Strait..Kayaking Tours with The killer whales of Johnstone Strait..Kayaking Tours with The killer whales of Johnstone Strait
This marks TC Kayaks " 24th season of servicing the sea kayak enthusiasts," with rentals for destinations all over Vancouver Island and the Central Coast. We have two locations for you to pickup your sea kayak rentals. Nanaimo is our base for rentals for the Broken Islands and point on the westcoast of Vancouver Island and destination in the Gulf Islands. Telegraph Cove is our launch point for rentals venturing out into Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound, Broughton Archipelago and Knight Inlet. **(Scroll down for more info)
Our months of operation start in May 2010 and end in September. We require reservation made one month in advance of your departure dates. We offer the service of sea kayak rentals, marine VHF radio rentals and assistance for TRIP PLANNING REQUEST FORM (fee required).
To reserve a sea kayak for rental is easy. You can call us at 1-250-756-0094 seven days of the week. BEFORE YOU GO please have your dates choosen, email address and a credit card ready for deposit of $50 or $100. Then we can confirm you rental, provide a form for your sail plan and a space for you to document your past sea kayaking experience. Or you can start a rental by completing the contact/reservation form attached to this website.
Once you get to the CONTACT/RESERVATION FORM you will see that we ask you to document your sea kayak experience and provide us with a sail plan for your trip as a term of our rental agreement. Both of these requirements have been brought forward to make you aware that we hold your personal safety about the financial transaction. During the trip if we have to contact you for any reason the sail plan allows us to do so. We view this document as an safety measure and contact feature.
Parking for your vehicle can be found at the Telegraph Cove Resorts Office. Rental are subject to launching fees and accommodation in Telegraph Cove must be booking months in advance to guarantee their will be vacancies.
The boat is 30ft Landing Craft Style with a performance hull at the water line. The boat was made by Wolfe Manufacturing just north of Courtenay and has performed well over the past three summers. For the 2009 season we will have a new 12 ft cabin added to the existing boat. This cabin will allow more flexibility in rainy weather and provide a little more comfort for guests during the short but scenic transports to the desired destinations. Our boat is equipped with padded sea kayak racks and all loading is done from the bow of the landcraft. Loading and unloading at beach destinations is quick and effortless.
Our boat is powered by two Honda 130 hp engine to ensure a comfortable and stable ride. The capacity of our boats is ten guests and ten sea kayaks with gear. (***Disclaimer) Rates are subject to change due to fuel fluxuations during summer months.
Survival Suits are used on open water crossing and help keep guests warm when we stop for whale viewing.. Our vessel is equipped with a standard package of technology (GPS) to ensure your safety while onboard.
TC Kayaks can provide transport and water taxi services for group and kayak rentals. Our transport boat is comfortable with a new large cabin and loads of deck space for your gear. This vessel is specifically designed for the waters of Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago. It provides us with comfort and reliability.
Our boat is specifically designed for the transport of sea kayaks, gear and paddlers. It is designed to accommodate mid sized groups who want to explore the waters of Broughton Archipelago, Johnstone Strait and Knight Inlet.
Once you have decided the size of the group and the destination of choice, you can book your transport/rental with us by calling 1-250-756-0094 or complete the rental form at this link...TRANSPORT BOOKING FORM
Sea Kayak Transport Destinations 2010...
| Johnstone Strait Destinations |
| Blackfish Sound Destinations |
| Knight Inlet Destinations |
| Broughton Archipelago Destinations |
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Rental Rates for 2010...
More information below tables.....
***Rental Rates are subject to change if you are doing multiple rentals and if you require transport a discount is given based on the number in the group. (ie. renting three doubles and six people) The model we rent are, necky singles, PINTA (large volume), TESLA (medium volume), ARLUK IV (small volume) and seaward southwind triples (large volume).
Rental Rates for Vancouver Island 2010...
| Sea Kayaks | Singles | Doubles |
Triples |
| One Day | $60 | $85 | $100 |
| 2 Days | $90 | $120 | $140 |
| 3 Days | $120 | $160 | $180 |
| 4 Days | $140 | $200 | $220 |
| 5 Days | $170 | $240 | $260 |
| 6 Days | $200 | $260 | $270 |
| 7 Days | $230 | $280 | $290 |
Rental Accessories for 2010...
| VHF Radio | $10/day | $50/week |
| Drybags | $2/day | $20/week |
| GPS | -------- | $50/week |
| Paddles | $5/day | $25/week |
| Sleeping Bags | $5/day | $35/week |
A complete sea kayak rental from TC Kayaks consists of the following equipment:
Outside of the above equipment, we strongly recommend that you come equipped with the following devices for your trip:
The majority of our kayak rentals are necky kayaks which have been chosen for their stability and performance. With a selection of kayaks ranging from singles to doubles, in plastic and in composite fiberglass.
TC Kayaks has provided an easy online form to book your tour or kayak rental reservation.
(look for this sign along the way)
Driving Directions to Telegraph Cove, BC by Automobile
Directions from Departure Bay in Nanaimo to Telegraph Cove in the North of Vancouver Island.
Telegraph Cove http://www.telegraphcoveresort.com/ has re-invented itself yet again: In 1911, it was a British Columbia telegraph station; in the 1920s, a salmon saltery with a sawmill to build shipping boxes; and during WWII, a very busy sawmill town. These days, recreational pursuits based on nearby abundant wildlife and marine life are encouraging more people to find and part take in a day or multi wilderness experience. (See Map of north Island) You can go sea kayaking with us for a day or longer or rent sea kayaks and do it on your own. You can go bear viewing or just stroll the boardwalk and take in the Fin Whale Skeleton in the Telegraph Cove Museum/Bones Project), a non profit, volunteer-driven museum of marine mammal bones
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Weather Links 2009
Here are a selection of weather sites to help you make your forecasts for your trip.
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/ This site is an excellent addition for forecasting the next days weather, sea state and swell height information. It is a treasure trove of indicators for weather conditions to come in the next three days. It also has links to tides and currents in and around Victoria, BC. For example see below.
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/forecasts.php Excellent site for information on wind speed and wave height.
http://www.islandnet.com/~mjackson/bctides/index.htm
» La Perouse Bank South Brooks Sentry Shoal Cape Elizabeth Buoy
» Gray's Harbour Wave buoy - with wave direction (select Grays Harbour at bottom then Products menu).
» stormsurf.com - great swell analysis and forecast with links to Pacific Ocean buoys.
» WAM Wave Model - select NE Pacific for 0 hr up to 120 hr wave forecast.
» surfingvancouverisland.com - photos, discussion board and weather links.
» oceanweather.com - current significant wave height and wave direction (from models and observations).
» Scripps Animated Wave Forecast - 5 day animated significant wave height and wave direction forecast.
» buoyweather.com - great plots and predictions.
» MM5 - Pacific Northwest mesoscale model forecast.
» iwindsurf - wind data plotted for BC.
» Outside Connection - good overview of wind and pressures for BC and the Gorge.
» Georgia Basin Pressure Slope - Env Canada pressure slope good for predicting winds.
» marineweather.com - some good info.
BC Highway cams - Victoria to Port Hardy
» Parksville Web Cam - ok for checking out Columbia Beach on a winter SE (or check the new Columbia Beach cam).
» Live Race Rocks Cam - check out the remote camera to see how windy it really is around Race Rocks.
Cox Bay Cam - Long Beach web cam.
»Environment Canada Web Cam's - including Amphitrite Point and Port Alberni.
»Nanaimo Harbour Cam - webcam and weather info.
Please note that rental boats and equipment are not insured by Discovery Kayaking Ltd. while in the renters possession
I CERTIFY THAT I AM AWARE THAT SEA KAYAKING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT AND THAT I AM COGNIZANT OF ALL THE INHERENT DANGERS OF SEA KAYAKING. I UNDERSTAND THAT DISCOVERY KAYAKING LTD. IS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF OR OF THE EQUIPMENT I AM RENTING FROM DISCOVERY KAYAKING LTD..
I understand that Discovery Kayaking Ltd. makes no warranty as to the fitness, merchantability, or suitability of the equipment. I am fully responsible for my own safety and for the equipment.
I agree to repair or replace in a manner acceptable to Discovery Kayaking Ltd. any of the above equipment damaged prior to its return to Discovery Kayaking Ltd. If I fail to repair or replace such equipment, I will pay the cost of repairs or replacement as determined by the owner of Discovery Kayaking Ltd.
In consideration of being allowed to rent this equipment, I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with the equipment and I further release the renter,Discovery Kayaking Ltd., agents and operators from the liability for any harm, injury or damage which may befall me or any equipment used by me while I am renting equipment from Discovery Kayaking Ltd., including all risks connected wherewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen. I further agree to save and hold harmless Discovery Kayaking Ltd., it's agents and operators from any claim by me or my family, estate, heirs, or assigns arising out of my rental of equipment from the said Discovery Kayaking Ltd.
I further state unless indicated otherwise by my parent or guardian signing, below, that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this affirmation and release, that I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this document as my own free act.
I have had all medical examinations deemed necessary by me to assure myself of and assume my own responsibility for my physical fitness and capability to use the rented equipment described above.
I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIRMATION AND RELEASE BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGNED AND DATED THIS DOCUMENT.
I agree to leave the appropriate damage deposit, plus pre-pay in full the cost of the rental. I agree to return the sea kayak(s) and gear in clean and functioning condition.
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