On September 12, after taking Marc and Danielle
to the airport, I made my way toward Rice Point, PEI. On the way, I checked the
Nine Mile Creek wharf for a possible launch point, but the boat ramp was the
only option there, so I moved on to the end of Hennebury Road. Another launching
point to check out next time is the end of Country View Drive, Rice Point.
Country View Drive would put you on the protected side of the sandbar and also
would be better for low tide conditions.
St. Peter's Island (Merganser kayak, 11 km)
After launching, since the tide was
high, I made my way to St. Peter’s Island directly over the sandbar without any
issues. I went ashore near the NW corner of the INT property for a break and to
have a look around. From there, I paddled around the north end of the island to
have a look at the red cliffs of the south shore and the famous lighthouse. The
only structure standing on the island today.
West shore view
On the return, I made a shore stop for
lunch at the NE tip. By the time I started paddling again, the wind was getting
stronger from the SW and the low tide was progressing. From the NE tip, it was
a straight 4.5 km (about 1 hour) paddle back to the Hennebury launch point.
That was good exercise given the stiff breeze and the choppy waters – probably generated
by the big sandbar.
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When I do this paddle again, I should
leave from the Nine Mile Creek wharf or Country View Drive and reserve lots of time
for the more dramatic south shore and maybe a visit to the lighthouse.
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| The view looking towards Rice Point from the island's NE corner |
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