what is the sailing scene like in Campbell River
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what is the sailing scene like in Campbell River
Might be moving farther north soon and I was wondering what the sailing scene is like up that way. I'm guessing there should be some good spots for the S.E. winds in the winter. anyon else sail up there? thanks.
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A windsurf/boat trip around Desolation Sound would be an amazing adventure! lots to expore!
I spent a bit of time all around quadra island boating, and winds picks up strong and gale every once in awhile. The currents get really nasty up there. Not sure if anybody windsurfs out of CR.
You'll find people camping out at Nimpkish lake in the summer, or try Saratoga beach or even salmon point in a NW maybe. SE wind is prob best around comox.
I spent a bit of time all around quadra island boating, and winds picks up strong and gale every once in awhile. The currents get really nasty up there. Not sure if anybody windsurfs out of CR.
You'll find people camping out at Nimpkish lake in the summer, or try Saratoga beach or even salmon point in a NW maybe. SE wind is prob best around comox.
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Here's a few other locations near Campbell River.
Buttle Lake - launch from Karnst Creek for best winds.
Roberts Lake - small lake towards Sayward. Great soup and muffins.
McCrate Lake (Bear Lake Road) - larger lake just north of Roberts Lake. Bit tricky to drive to, approx. 1km to lauch ramp off main highway. Our favourite location.
We use noodle forecast for conditions at Karnst Creek.
Marine Forecast at (Fanny Island) Johnstone Strait for conditions at McCrate Lake.
Cheers.
Buttle Lake - launch from Karnst Creek for best winds.
Roberts Lake - small lake towards Sayward. Great soup and muffins.
McCrate Lake (Bear Lake Road) - larger lake just north of Roberts Lake. Bit tricky to drive to, approx. 1km to lauch ramp off main highway. Our favourite location.
We use noodle forecast for conditions at Karnst Creek.
Marine Forecast at (Fanny Island) Johnstone Strait for conditions at McCrate Lake.
Cheers.