Very excited to announce another first in the sup touring world out here in BC. I am quite sure I have become the first person to circumnavigate Denman and Hornby Islands in one go.
On deciding a route, starting at Comox’s Little River Ferry Terminal I would head south to skirt the inside, west of Denman Island. I hoped to sleep somewhere on the lower part of Denmans most south.
After paddling 33k fighting wind, waves, lightning and thunder I found what seemed like a great place to pull in for the night. You see if the trees are not spaced just right or the orientation slightly askew makes what looks like a good spot uninhabitable. I actually started looking for a place since about 32k.
Finally setting on the location I came to shore as the sun was nearly gone. I quickly set up my hammock and tarp. I ate simply and cold. I slept great and probably a little too long. It is so wonderful just lying in my hammock.
I headed south and around the bottom portion of the island. The wind started to pick up as I was half way through. I put my head down and went. I knew it would be the most challenging of the 3 days. I just had to do it. Simple.
I faced some turbulent waters in between the islands as well as the east side of Denman. I worked my way north till I found what was the perfect spot. I had hope for a spot on Sandy Island north of Denman but something wasnt right and I decided against it.
Wise choice as when I got Up the shore was farther away from the possible spot that I smiled thinking about my decision. Great night of rest after another 40 plus k day.
A fantastic mornig saw me leave a little later again as it was soooo nice.
I made the last twenty k without drama or issue and got some nice shots as the weather calmed for me.
I enjoyed the paddle and beside a bit of hardship it was great and I slept like a rug.
105k, 2 and a half days.
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