My wife recently asked me what it was about Anvil Island that I like so much. It is a interesting question this time of year as I don’t visit her much in the summer. Right now I am ramping up my k for the rest of the season and with Whistler Lakes still frozen I find Anvil the perfect training ground for early season missions. She is far enough out there and enough that I have to have my wits about me but not far enough that I might get in real trouble, though, that could happen anywhere and anytime on the water, particularly the ocean. I also like it a lot as I can do it solo. Anvil is a great 20 to 25k paddle that throws just about everything at you and usually makes you work for it.

Just getting there one often has to paddle the full distance on one side, while coming back usually sees you doing the same thing on the other side. If your not ready for paddling at almost full tilt for over 4k on one side, I would probably suggest against this route. Though, if you are you may be rewarded with many sights, sounds and smells along the way!! If your really lucky and time it right you might be able to surf all the way back to Porteau Cove from the south point of Anvil.

This journey saw me start at the usual Porteau Cove. I decided I want to do at least 25k on this route and thought going around the Defence Islands would be a great idea! Then from the backside to Anvil. While I was there I knew I was going to go around Pam Rocks which are at the south point of Anvil, but, Gambier looked so inviting. Going in between islands I started making my way to Gambiers east most points. Once I touched her shores I zipped across to Pam Rocks. Then, from there a somewhat straight line back to Porteau. 27k and four hours of almost non stop paddling and bam, another box ticked off. Solo.

I am pretty lucky this week as I have circumnavigated Anvil twice and I will try for another mission tomorrow if the weather looks good it will be my third this week which would be awesome. As, accruing 75k in a week at this time of year is great!! Wish me luck and stay tuned for upcoming news.

Have a great day and remember to always!! be prepared and ready for everything and anything on the water!! And…. don’t forget your sunscreen.

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Me getting ready to return from the back of Anvil Island.

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