Waiting in Bamfield - July 5, 2011

From Nettles Island, the canoes were either transported to Bamfield by barge or towed by the Coast Guard.  Pullers were shuttled to Bamfield by zodiac.  Traveling by zodiac was a rough ride to say the least.  It was a memorable experience to zip across along the Pacific Ocean through huge waves at racing speeds.  I am glad that we did not have to paddle in those water conditions.  With much gratitude to those seamen who volunteered their time to make this happen for Pulling Together.  The canoes, on the other hand, transported by the barge were off loaded by hand onto land, deposited directly into the water, or lifted and dropped onto the water by crane.