#26 How to rock the Rock Gardening

#27 How Small goals drive growth.

Personal goals are what drive us to improve, grow, and get better. Caroline Ross of Crosscurrents Kayak, lives in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and has set a personal goal to circumnavigate 40 small islands. So far, she has paddled 186.27 nautical miles (344.97 km). In this episode, she shares the challenges and highlights of this ongoing journey. https://crosscurrentskayak.ca/

#26 How to rock the Rock Gardening

Known for his skill and experience in dynamic coastal environments, Rowan Jones Pardy believes: "Rock gardening is the intersection where skills, technique, and energy meet." Growing up on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Rowan is a sea kayak guide and instructor who learned to paddle before he learned to walk. In this episode, we explore what it takes to paddle confidently in and around rocks.

#25 building confidence in current

Real learning happens outside the comfort zone. In this episode, I speak with Caroline Ross, owner of Crosscurrents Kayak on Central Vancouver Island. Caroline specializes in sea kayak training, including dynamic and moving water courses, and teaches a unique program called underwater, composure helping paddlers build confidence and control in challenging conditions. https://crosscurrentskayak.ca/

#24 Herring Balls and Hydrophones

Large herring bait balls can still be seen along parts of the west coast of Canada and the United States. While salmon often gets most of the attention, this time of the year, herring are what truly bring the coast to life: attracting whales, sea lions, seabirds, and countless other marine species. Roy Jantzen, author of Wildlife Weekends is back to share insights about the herring spawn, the wildlife it attracts, and some fascinating hydrophone surprises recorded beneath the surface. Listen live to whale's sounds, BC Hydrophone Network: https://whalesound.ca/whales-and-sound/ Orca Lab: https://www.youtube.com/live/_M2WVpSzgCI

#23 Preparing for Haida Gwaii’s Wild West Coast

The west side of Haida Gwaii, BC, is one of the most exposed stretches of coastline in Canada. More complex than the east coast and offering a mix of reefs, current channels, exposed headlands and tidal currents with far fewer landing options. This 155 nautical-mile journey from Sandspit to Rose Harbour demands strong skills, careful planning. My returning guest, Finn Steiner, co-owner of SKILS, shares how he is preparing for his 16 days solo expedition to Haida Gwaii this summer beside taking a 3 pieces kayak and a camera. https://skils.ca