Skookumchuck Narrows

Alison, Devon and I headed to the famous Skookumchuck wave for the weekend. I have added Alison comprehensive description below.

"Skookumchuck itself is a Chinook Indian name meaning "strong water" or "rapid torrent," and with up to 200 billion gallons of sea water sluicing through the constricted channel at rates up to 14 knots, the ensuing 10-foot waves and roiling, cavernous whirlpools easily explain the moniker. It's considered one of the greatest natural phenomena in British Columbia."

"Twice a day, in an obscure sea inlet hidden off the coast of western Canada, a small miracle takes place. As each tide rises, the water flows faster and faster over a submerged bedrock ledge. A wide wave mysteriously emerges from completely flat water. The wave grows in size until it forms a huge foaming pile with steep shoulders and easy eddy access. This is the stuff of playboaters' wet dreams and sure enough, they converge from all around the world to pay homage to this perhaps not-so-small miracle. The miracle goes by the name of Skookumchuck Narrows. Skookumchuck is a Chinook word roughly meaning, 'big water'. Ooh yes, it's lovely."