I did the Broken Groups a few years back. The "inside" part of the BIG is quite benign. So just about any half-competant kayakers can handle it safely. The outer part get get rough late in the day when the wind picks up.

When I went, I rent boat at the ferry landing. But you need to make reservation.

Beautiful area to paddle.

: A wedding will take us to Vancouver area this fall. Will have a
: couple of weeks to knock around. Any experience paddling the
: Broken Island Group and Clayoquot Sound? Other areas on
: Vancouver Island? Have previously paddled Desolation Sound area
: and will spend some time at Secret Cove, north of Sechelt on the
: Sunshine Coast, near Simson Marine Provincial Park. So any
: ideas/experience on paddling the Sunshine Coast would also be
: appreciated.

: thanks,
: doug m