Easykayaker no longer provides free journals and other information. This part of the website is offline. If you wish to buy one of Gary's and Paul's books they are available online from the publisher, Amazon.ca (or .com) and other retailers, such as, Chapters. Paul is still an active kayaker and maintains this site. He can be reached here if you have any questions. He currently is a member of the Nanaimo Paddlers and the BC Marine Trails Network. This site continues to be supported by Spirit of the West, a great company for Orca tours (I really enjoyed my trip to their camp in the Broughton Archipelago) and Rob Grey, a top notch ReMax real estate agent in Nanaimo (he's also my brother and will treat you fairly).

	Easykayaker: A Guide to Laid-back Vancouver Island Paddling by Paul Grey & Gary Backlund. This is an excellent guide for planning family trips or for those who want to experience the soothing leisure of kayaking. Explore all the advantages of kayaking in Paul Grey and Gary Backlund's Easykayaker: A Guide to Laid-back Vancouver Island Paddling, aimed at families and their children or beginner and intermediate kayakers. As opposed to the more adventurous and intimidating books written about the exhilarating sport of kayaking, Easykayaker introduces kayaking as a relaxing sport as well as a thrilling one.
	Easykayaking Basics: A Paddling Handbook for the Pacific Northwest by Gary Backlund & Paul Grey Friendly and accessible, this handy reference is essential for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of this sport, from those just starting out to those comfortable riding the currents. It's fun, good exercise, a great way to get close to nature and easy to learn - no wonder kayaking is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. But the new enthusiast faces a daunting array of questions and choices. What kind of kayak is right for me, how big should it be and how much will it cost? What do I wear? What kind of food do I bring? And just how do I stay right side up, anyway?
	Kayaking Vancouver Island: Great Trips from Port Hardy to Victoria by Gary Backlund & Paul Grey Combine the wild beauty of its fjords and beaches with the reassuring proximity of civilization, and it's no wonder Vancouver Island is the most popular kayaking destination in the world. Until now, surprisingly little information has been available to those who want to paddle Vancouver Island's many waterways. Enter Gary Backlund and Paul Grey. Building on the success of their first book, Easykayaker: A Guide to Laid Back Vancouver Island Paddling, the authors have compiled a comprehensive reference book for paddlers of all skill levels. In Kayaking Vancouver Island, the paddling duo guide their readers through trips ranging from a lazy day excursion in Victoria's historic Gorge waterway to an exciting multi-day voyage around Meares Island in Clayoquot Sound.