Trip Report: Six paddlers traveled on the West Main Logging Road to the lower Kennedy River. The road is in terrible shape and not recommended for future PGOSA trips. The conditions on the river were perfect, dead calm with plenty of scenic views. The group had lunch at an old fish hatchery near the rapids into the ocean, and then headed back to Rainbow Beach for a swim and a visit to a massive, old-growth cedar tree. The paddle length was 10.7 miles. The group was very tired, but happy.
This Blog is for the members of PGOSA's Paddlers Group. PGOSA (Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association) is open to anyone in the Parksville and Qualicum Beach area who is 55 years or older.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Thursday, September 4, 2025
2025 Sept 4 Brewster Lake - Leader Harvey Pearson
Trip Report: Seven SloMo members attended the Brewster Lake paddle. The weather was warm, and the winds were still. Serene conditions and warm water for swimming. We made three stops onshore, one on the west side for a snack at a Sayward Canoe Route campsite, very pretty, and another at a lovely point with beaches on two sides with great views south down the lake, and a final stop at the public beach at the main Brewster Lake campsite which, being closed, made our swim there very private.
2025 Sept 2 Amor Lake - Trip Leader: Harvey Pearson
Trip Report: Ten SloMo members attended the Amor Lake paddle. The weather was warm, and the winds were still. Serene conditions and warm water for swimming. We made three stops onshore, one at Camp Canoehead to see Surprise Lake, one for lunch and a swim at the north end of the lake, and finally, one at a beautiful westside beach and campsite for a restful visit and swim before heading home.