Skookumchuck Narrows by photosynthesis

Photography • Landscape • posted on Mar 06, 2014

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From the www.sunshinecoastcanada.com website: "One of the greatest natural spectacles in British Columbia occurs in the Skookumchuck Narrows. Twice daily, nature puts on a show as the tide changes and the flow of saltwater switches, reversing the direction and power of these incredibly turbulent rapids. The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds 9 ft in height, with 200 billion gallons of water flowing through the Skookumchuck Narrows connecting Sechelt and Jervis Inlets. The Sechelt Rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and, for extreme kayakers and divers, "Skook" is one of the great whitewater wonders of the world, attracting thrill-seekers from across the globe." The current there has been measured at over 30 kilometers per hour. We watched a couple of kayakers paddling there for quite a while, just maintaining their position against the powerful current. Definitely only for the experienced & adventurous... Please zoom.

Comments (11)

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MrsRatbag

8:15PM | Thu, 06 March 2014

What a magnificent shot! The colours are so rich, as only the PNW can be, and the water is perfectly captured to show its power. Wonderful work!

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roguetographer

8:29PM | Thu, 06 March 2014

Love the photo and the commentary! Thanks.

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Faemike55

9:15PM | Thu, 06 March 2014

not to mention the crazy ones Great capture

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UVDan

9:24PM | Thu, 06 March 2014

Postcard perfect!

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jayfar

1:29AM | Fri, 07 March 2014

A superb photo and action shot Claude.

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Juliette.Gribnau

1:32AM | Fri, 07 March 2014

absolutely wonderful

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mtdana

2:16AM | Fri, 07 March 2014

I was hoping to see a Bore Tide on Turnagain Arm in Alaska but we missed it - great capture!

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SunriseGirl

1:53PM | Fri, 07 March 2014

Wow! I think I am too much of a coward for that! Awesome photo.

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auntietk

7:58PM | Fri, 07 March 2014

Deception Pass is another trippy place where the tide changes are nuts-o. I love the motion and the feel of the waves in this shot, and am glad I'm standing well back from the edge!

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