The 2026 PGOSA Saltspring Island paddle took place June 2nd under sunny skies and calm seas. It was quite warm. Twelve paddlers took part in a pleasant journey of 8.7 miles. The little islands and beaches and white shell beaches were gorgeous and, in fact, we stopped and had breaks at them on three occasions. Some of us even went swimming! As far as wildlife, there were many seals to see and the odd bald eagle; being low tide, there were starfish and also jellyfish to be seen. Many thanks to Don Poirier and his wife Elizabeth Hardy for leading the trip and doing the job of being the sweep.
