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Batstar
Guests
With a maximum of 10 guests with 2 guides (8 guests maximum in the Broken
Group Islands), we are small group
specialists. We have taken out families, groups of friends, corporate
groups and single kayakers.
Most of our guests have
never been in a touring kayak and it is rewarding
to see people get in touch with the rhythms of
nature. Watching people react to an environment
that is typically much different from their regular
one makes our job very enjoyable. The whole notion
of confronting the unknown or the out of the
ordinary tends to make people quickly forget
the outside world and quickly unwind once they
get comfortable in their new environment. This
is where our guides make your trip extraordinary.
The sooner you get comfortable, the faster you
will start to explore this rich and diverse land & seascape.
If there is one common
feature of a Batstar guest it would be their
reaction to the physical beauty of the West Coast.
The mixture of ocean, islands in a backdrop of
the Vancouver Island and/or Coastal mountain
range presents an ever changing canvas. It is
a dynamic area, where open ocean meets land and
the tides, waves and swell have a pervasive,
persuasive rhythm. Most people like it—a
lot.
Novice (to expert)
Kayakers
The Broken Group Islands is a wonderful location for first time and novice
paddlers. The inner islands are well protected from the open Pacific
Ocean and the currents throughout the islands are negligible. As people
get comfortable on the water in the kayaks, we'll travel around the exposed
outer islands, experience some swell and look at the winter storm ravaged
coastline.
Clayoquot Sound and the
Deer Group are also destinations that we take
beginners on but do not recommend them for families
with young (under 12) children as these areas
are more exposed to the open Pacific Ocean.
Intermediate (to expert)
Kayakers
The Central Coast trips are for kayakers with intermediate skills. Typically
people on these trips have taken a trip with us before or have been on
another guided trip and are already comfortable in kayaks.
More experienced kayakers typically want to spend more time in the sea
kayak circumnavigating islands and exploring the outer coast. The distances
we cover each day are longer than in the Broken Group Islands. It is
not uncommon to have a 15 nautical mile day on an intermediate trip.
Hiking
The trip to Della Falls requires that you wear a backpack with 35 - 50 lbs of gear (depending on your size and strength). While this is a great trip for novice hikers, it is highly recommended that you get in some hiking with a pack to get your body conditioned to carrying a load. Contact us for more information.
Ages
The age range for our sea kayaking clients is 5 and up. The Della Falls hike is only for people 15 and up. Our bicycling trips are for those 12 and up. Children 15 and under must
be escorted by at least one adult. 16 & 17 year olds can come unsupervised
with their parents' consent. Some trips have age restrictions.
Allergies
Some of our guests are allergic to peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc. and
we have been able to easily adjust our menu. Very little of our menu
is comprised of packaged goods, typically just the salty snacks & granola
bars, etc. All of our fruit and vegetables are fresh and whenever possible,
organically grown on local farms. Our desserts are centered around
fruit including our made-in-the-field sourdough cake with fresh fruit
compote on top.
Fitness
You do not need to train to go sea kayaking but as with any activity,
you will enjoy it more if you are moderately fit. If you plan a fitness
program and have not been active for a while, consult your physician.
There are some kayak specific exercises which a good personal trainer
can show you. Contact your local fitness club.
Custom Invitation Packages
Batstar will also provide groups booking entire tours with a custom invitation package for your prospective guests. 25 colour invitations with your logo/message on designer paper including RSVP envelopes and reply cards will be sent to you within 2 weeks of Batstar receiving your EPS corporate logo via e-mail or courier on a CD.
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