Gourmet Moonlight Kayak Lures Adventurous Paddlers
News Release Summer 2008
HALFMOON BAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: If paddling your kayak by moonlight after feasting on a sumptuous beachside dinner sounds too idyllic to be true, think again. At Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, on BC’s Sunshine Coast, the two-night Moonlight Paddle on Halfmoon Bay will lure those with an adventurous spirit and a love of romance. From stargazing under clear skies, to a shore-side gourmet dinner, brushing up your paddling has never been so exotic. Rockwater Secret Cove Resort has teamed up with kayak experts, Halfmoon Sea Kayaks, to offer this unforgettable experience.Upon checking in at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, 40 minutes’ drive along BC’s Sunshine Coast, guests have time to explore their Tenthouse Suite, perched among the Arbutus trees on a rocky peninsula, overlooking the Malaspina Strait. After lunch on the sun deck, paddlers head to the beach to get oriented with their kayak equipment, and enjoy an afternoon lazing around the resort. As the sun goes down, the kayakers arrive at a sandy beach, where Rockwater Resort’s Executive Chef, Steven Ewing, is cooking up a storm, ‘al fresco’. Featuring the freshest seafood and local West Coast ingredients, this multi-course feast is wilderness gourmet food at its best. Accompanied by a glass of BC wine, even the most delectable cuisine somehow tastes better when eaten under the stars.
After dinner, the kayaking adventure begins. Under the light of the full moon, the certified guides can explain the secret underwater life of this marine park. Sightings of otters, seals, eagles, and porpoises are not uncommon. The paddle back under the moonlight is nothing short of magical, as the kayaks glide silently through the glassy water. To provide additional light, paddlers can don headlamps and attach glow sticks to their kayaks. Back at the Resort, guests enjoy a complimentary nightcap under the stars, or on the deck of their Tenthouse Suite.
Next day, guests are spoiled for choice. Those keen to kayak some more might explore the waters of Secret Cove and Smuggler’s Cove Marine Park or simply savour the ocean view from the sundeck off their Tenthouse Suite. There might even be time before dinner to book a rejuvenating massage at the Spa Without Walls.
The Moonlight Paddle is suitable for paddlers of all levels and runs during the full moon from May to September. The Package features two nights’ accommodation in a Tenthouse Suite, two breakfasts, one lunch, guided kayaking and a three-course candle lit dinner with wine on a remote beach, complimentary night cap, as well as a gift to take home. The package costs $1200CDN per couple plus taxes, based on double occupancy.
Moonlight 2008 Paddle Dates:
• June 15 and 16th
• June 16 and 17th
• July 20 and 21st
• August 13 and 14th
• September 15 and 16th
• September 16 and 17th
To book a Moonlight Paddle on Halfmoon Bay contact Rockwater Secret Cove Resort at (877) 296-4593 or visit www.rockwaterresort.com for more information.
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The Resort:
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort is a private paradise located on BC’s Sunshine Coast 15 minutes’ drive north of Sechelt. Rockwater is open year round, and can be accessed via floatplane directly to the dock or by BC Ferry service to Langdale followed by a 40-minute scenic drive along the coastal highway. Guests arriving by yacht are welcome to moor at Secret Cove Marina, a full service deep-water marina, and catch the shuttle to the Resort. The accommodations at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort are unique, as they enhance the Resort’s relationship with nature. Rooms in the lodge offer ocean view and pool view rooms, while the Tenthouse Suites reward guests with king-size beds, hydrotherapy tubs, fireplaces and expansive ocean views. These luxurious penthouse-style tents are perched on an Arbutus-covered peninsula along the ocean’s edge.
For more information:
Jayne Lloyd-Jones
jayne@spectacularink.com
Spectacular Ink
Tel: (604) 925-8187
www.spectacularink.com
