Checking the weather the night before our trip to Discovery Island, we realised that the gale warning for the San Juan Straits was probably going to be a problem. In spit of this we were ready at 8:00 am for the pick up.
I think Paul from River & Ocean Kayaking was quite relieved when we said we'd seen the wind forecast and weren't surprised they'd cancelled.
The prospect of a harbour paddle around Victoria was a poor second choice, but after coffee and breaky at the Union Pacific Cafe, we warmed to the idea. Great cafe, with good coffee a wide selection of meals.
If you ever want a flat white in British Columbia, ask for a "no foam" latte.
Probably, the best part of the paddle was watching the float planes taking off and landing in Victoria Harbour. In the kayaks we were able to hang around the float plane markers and really get close to the action.
We got close to the action again when a huge barge with two tugs entered the harbour. I followed at a "discrete distance" so that I got a tow as well from the wake and waves. However, the Port Authority was not so amused and "suggested" I give the tow more room.........
Later that day we watched from a dockside tavern as the float planes passed low over head and struggled to land in a huge cross wind, very entertaining, unless you were actually in one.
Tomorrow we leave for Ucluelet, or Ukee, as the locals call it. This is where we'll start our real trip on Clayoquot Sound and the reason we've come half way around the world.
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