Kayaking To The Bustard Islands Via Key River

This trip was highly anticipated last year but was not men't to be. However for those who have waited patiently. I without further ado give you the Bustard Islands.

Saturday: Your mission should you chose to except. Leads us from Key Marine Resort. Out the Key River into Georgian Bay. Head through the Dead Island Channel to the Shirt Tails Islands. Where we will take a nice lengthy lunch. Then to make the finale push to the Bustard Islands. We will then look for a suitable island of many to rest our weary bones.

Sunday: Wake up with the sound of the loons slowly begin to rouse. Make breakfast. A hearty breakfast one fit for..... well us. Chose wither to make our camp our base camp or to look for another island to occupy. Should we base camp on our first island. Rest and relaxation will ensue. Although not mandatory adventuring and exploring is very much encouraged. In a group is preferred as a GPS and map are required in this cluster of islands. Have a solid celebration after dinner. Remember not to celebrate too hard. As an early rise is key to getting back on time to beat traffic.

Monday: Sound the alarm. We wake up at 7:00 eat a finale hearty breakfast. and leave our weekend haven behind at 9:00 9:30. make our way back across the bay to the Dead Island channel. stopping at Dead Island for lunch. Then full impulse power towards the Key River. get to the launch and Bobs your Uncle Fannies your Aunt. MISSION COMPLETE!!!! Load the cars and motor home.

Logistics:

Friday night camp at Grundy Lake provincial park cost. $53 per site. Or drive up early Saturday morning. We leave the boat launch at 9:00 9:30 am Saturday.

kayak rentals:

Swift Outdoor Centre - Georgian Bay Exit 149, Highway 400 North, Waubaushene, Ontario (705)538-0881

53 East Carling Bay Rd.
Nobel, Ontario, Canada P0G 1G0 (705)342-5324

Shared gas: everyone car burns gas at different rates so be fair.

Parking and boat launch fees: $8 per day for parking and $10 for in and out of the boat launch.

Difficulty: Intermediate/ Advanced. there will be waves between 0 to 6 ft waves maybe larger. The distance is quite substantial 25 to 30 km on day one. Strength endurance and mental fortitude are basic musts for this trip. wet exits, entries and paddle techniques are prerequisites. This is no cake walk be prepared. Anyone who does not have 2 out of 3 of these techniques and all 3 traits. DO NOT RSVP.