Downwinds | Burrard Inlet Run

Burrard Inlet Run

The Burrard Inlet Run from east to west in Burrard Inlet from the Ambleside/Hollyburn Sailing Club to Caulfeild Cove Burrard Inlet formed during the last Ice Age, this coastal fjord is a busy spot for viewing marine life & sunsets.


  • Hollyburn Sailing Club, 1326, Argyle Avenue, Ambleside, West Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, V7V 3N6, Canada

    Distance in KM
    8
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hr
  • Wind Direction
    East
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  • Launching - meet at the Hollyburn Sailing Club head out in westerly direction from jetty.


    The narrows at Stanley Park and the lay of West Vancouver’s shoreline dampen the winds coming out of the Port of Vancouver limiting the wind formed swell in the east part of the inlet for an outflow wind. But as you get further out of the bay it seems the wind has time to interact with the water and the conditions improve around half-way through the run.

    Burrard Inlet looking west towards the Point Atkinson Lighthouse.  Destination is in the cove in-between the second and third tanker.


    Finish - Caulfeild Cove
    Caufield Cove finish
    A Youtube of a downwind in the inlet, just not this downwind
    After paddle coffee and snack although not at the end not far to travel and worth it for Isetta's

    Other sources of information:
    Write up downwind can be found HERE


    A quick note on safety. Depending on the conditions downwinding has the potential to be dangerous if you are ill-prepared. Be sure to know your paddling ability, the conditions (think of the four W’s: weather, wind, water, waves), and the route (i.e. entry and exit point, as well as potential exits points along the route should something go wrong). For more on the four Ws see this post.


    Have fun and please stay safe!
    Some Basic Safety Guidelines

    - It is very difficult to spot someone in the water especially in strong wind conditions, so please make sure you can be seen - use bright colour clothing. Wear a brightly coloured PFD Wear a brightly coloured rash vest ( luminous green or orange is best)

    - Use a buddy system - doing a downwind with someone else is always safer than on your own.

    - Have a VHF Radio, mobile/cell phone in a waterproof bag ( test that you can use this in all conditions)

    - Know who to call for help and be sure that your family know who to call. Be sure that someone knows where you are and when you should return. And that they will call for help if this time is exceeded.

    - Other useful tips - Use a leash from the craft to your body. Have a signal flare (hand held are best) or pencil flares. Carry a reflector / mirror. Have a whistle that works when wet. Have your name and landline number on your craft. Leave a card with your name and phone number (mobile/cell and landline) on your vehicle dashboard.


    The narrows at Stanley Park and the lay of West Vancouver’s shoreline must dampen the winds coming out of the Port of Vancouver limiting the wind formed swell in the east part of the inlet for an outflow wind. But as you get further out of the bay it seems the wind has time to interact with the water and the conditions improve around half-way through the run.


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