Leg 8. Ocean Kayak Paddle

Overview: A coordinated but not guided adventure. Non-competitive. Not a race.

Duration: Two-day leg; 9 hours of paddling in total.

Demands: each way, 17 kilometers of ocean kayaking from Deep Cove to the head of Indian Arm, and return. Involves paddling on choppy ocean water, with wind, and ocean currents.

Logistics: You must arrange or all of your own equipment and food. Rentals in Deep Cove are available at Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak

Requirements: You must register as a group of 2 or more persons. No individuals will be permitted. If a member of your group is unable to continue for any reason, the entire group must remain with and accompany that individual to safety. Groups must be self-sufficient. This leg is only appropriate for groups that are competent and experienced enough to carry out a trip like this on their own.

Itinerary:

Saturday, April 26^th, 9:00am — Arrive at Deep Cove, prepare, and get in the water

Saturday, April 26^th, 11:00am (est.) — Leave Deep Cove, begin paddle up Indian Arm.

Saturday, April 26^th, 4:00pm (est.) — Arrive at Granite Fall Campground, set up camp.

Saturday, April 26^th, 9:00pm (est.) — Receive torch from Cross-Country Cyclists (of Leg 7)

Sunday, April 27^th, 7:30am — Leave Granite Falls Campground

Sunday, April 27^th, 11:30am — Arrive at Deep Cove, hand off torch to Critical Mass cyclists (of Leg 9)

Cost: Free.

How to Sign Up: Get your group of 2 or more people together, select a group representative, then have each person sign up here. Each participant must sign up online.

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