British Columbia 2022
Nine days of paddling and primitive camping on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island and the western coast of British Columbia, Canada.
About
The British Columbia 2022 expedition was a nine day sea kayaking trip that took place in early August 2022. The trip included paddling and primitive camping along the eastern coast of Vancouver Island and the western coast of British Columbia, Canada. The team of eight, comprised of Georgia Tech ORGT sea kayaking instructors and staff, traveled primarily by kayak and camped at multiple locations along the route. They also hiked to explore areas near campsites when possible.
The total paddling distance was around 130 miles at an average pace of 3 mph with fully loaded kayaks. Average temperatures were 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F). The expedition provided leadership opportunities for ORGT staff and helped foster collaboration through months of planning and preparation.
Team
We selected experienced ORGT sea kayaking instructors and staff capable of handling the route's potential weather and tidal currents. Extensive training and preparation were required.
John
Mentor
BE Mechanical Engineering
MS Industrial Engineering
Hometown:
Smyrna, Georgia
Jackson
ORGT Sea Kayaking Instructor
Hometown:
Memphis, Tennessee
Cynthia
ORGT Sea Kayaking Instructor
Hometown:
Taipei, Taiwan
Grant
ORGT Sea Kayaking IiT
Jonathan
ORGT Sea Kayaking IiT
Hometown:
Palo Alto, California
Ashley
ORGT Sea Kayaking IiT
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
Todd
Mentor
Hometown:
Nelson, British Columbia