Gillet used an off-the-shelf Tofino double kayak, an SOS transmitter, and a radio, while Derreumaux had a self-righting, state-of-the-art vessel that was built with an ocean crossing in mind.

kayak-friendly Grice Bay. End the day with a dinner and walkabout in Tofino or Ucluelet (just beyond the northern park boundary), the best bases of operations for any park visit. The weeklong West ...