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Lasqueti Island off in the distance as you cross the northern shore of Sangster, which is littered with tidal pools, sandstone tiles and many seals.
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The tide pools hold all kinds of life.
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The southern side of Sangster offers some lovely terrain.
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Still plenty of driftwood to be found.
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Plenty of interesting formations for geologists to examine.
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The Southern portion of the island is warmer because it is in the sun most of the day.
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The shore begins to narrow into a shelf that is easy enough to walk.
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The conglomerate cliffs can be tricky and loose, so beware.
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Around the corner of the conglormerate is a tricky section with good handholds that forces one into a overhang.
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Immediately beyond this is a small cave, which almost always has a little inhabitant.
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This seal seems to often be here.
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Just past the seal cave is the crux. It is a tricky overhung section that is plenty deep at high tide.
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It is at least a V3 traverse to make it the whole way. Be prepared to swim.
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Luckily there are a few good exits to get back onto the rock.
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Easier conglomerate third class makes up the next section.
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Having a support boat with beers and snacks is rather nice.
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While the climbing in this section is not hard, the water is shallow even at high tide, so take care here.
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Good thing this section eases up quickly.
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Easier conglomerate thrid class makes up the next section.
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Coasteering on Sangster Island.
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Good sandy jugs make this route tricky but quite doable.
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Pulling overhung jugs around the corner.
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Big moves off the second crux.
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Final walk up to the eastern point.
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The eastern point lighthouse.