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Ross MacDonald’s “Marine Weather 101” Resources

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Admin

Our January guest speaker Ross MacDonald kindly shared his excellent weather presentation and some of the resources he mentioned.

Marine Weather 101 Presentation

Marine Weather Resources Summary

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    5:30 PM - Remote First Aid (20 hr course)
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    Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    30 Apr
    Sun, Apr 30, 2023    
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
    • Trip
    Come and have a fun Sunday morning paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]
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    May Club Meeting - Kayak Fishing with JF Marleau
    01 May
    Mon, May 1, 2023    
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    SKABC 40th ANNIVERSARY SPRING FLING
    06 May
    Sat, May 6, 2023    
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    Cates Park - Shelter
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    Sign up for the pizza dinner here. You can also sign up for a paddle -- see the other event listings.
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    Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)
    06 May
    Sat, May 6, 2023    
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Cates Park - Beach Launch
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    Special Event
    Spring Fling 40th Anniversary paddle! Our group will launch from Cates Park and have lunch at Thwaytes Landing.
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    Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
    06 May
    Sat, May 6, 2023    
    10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Cates Park - Beach Launch
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    Special Event
    Spring Fling 40th Anniversary paddle! Our group will paddle to have lunch at Twin Islands.
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    Spring Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)
    06 May
    Sat, May 6, 2023    
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Cates Park - Beach Launch
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    Spring Fling 40th Anniversary Paddle! This group will paddle along the shoreline to Deep Cove and back.
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    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    07 May
    Sun, May 7, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Rocky Point Park
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    Join us for a Sunday morning paddle. Meet at Rocky Point at the boat launch at 9:00 am so we can be on the water [...]
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    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    10 May
    Wed, May 10, 2023    
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
    • Trip
    Come and have a fun Wednesday evening paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]
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    "Know before you buy" - Presentation + Social & Shopping
    10 May
    Wed, May 10, 2023    
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Coast Outdoors
    • Training Course
    Coast Outdoors staff will share information and product knowledge on "dressing for the weather" and provide tips on what to consider before purchasing clothing, including [...]
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    Coast Outdoors - Social and Shopping - Wed May 10 - sign up
    10 May
    Wed, May 10, 2023    
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Coast Outdoors
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    On Wed May 10th, Coast Outdoors staff will be sharing information and product knowledge on "dressing for the weather" and provide tips on what to [...]
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    Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration
    12 May
    Fri, May 12, 2023 - Sun, May 14, 2023    
    All Day
    See description for location
    • Training Course
    This course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to land and launch safely on surf beaches and increase your confidence in rough water. This is not a course on surfing.
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    Beginners Course - May 12-14 2023
    12 May
    Fri, May 12, 2023 - Sun, May 14, 2023    
    All Day
    • Training Course
    The Beginner Course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to go on trips in sheltered waters or to join competently led trips in places such as Indian Arm and the Gulf Islands.
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    Stave Lake Overnight (2C)
    13 May
    Sat, May 13, 2023 - Sun, May 14, 2023    
    All Day
    Stave Lake Boat Launch
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    Camp in region of Glacier Bay or Clearwater bay or opposite shore.
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    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    14 May
    Sun, May 14, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Rocky Point Park
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    Join us for a Sunday morning paddle. Meet at Rocky Point at the boat launch at 9:00 am so we can be on the water [...]
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    Trip Leader Workshop (2 evenings)
    18 May
    Thu, May 18, 2023    
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Blueridge
    • Training Course
    In this 2 evening workshop you will learn skills to help you successfully lead a kayaking trip.
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    White Rock Crabbing Paddle - 2B
    White Rock Crabbing Paddle - 2B
    Sat, May 20, 2023    
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    White Rock Beach at Anderson Street - Lot 4750
    • Trip
    We will be kayaking from White Rock West Beach to set traps for Dungeness crabs in Boundary Bay. We’ll work on rigging, paddle out and [...]
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    Apodaca Park paddle - 3B
    20 May
    Sat, May 20, 2023    
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Whytecliff Park
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    Please join us to paddle from Whytecliff Park to Apodaca Provincial Park at Bowen Island. Meet up at 8am at Whytecliff Park parking lot, ready [...]
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    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    24 May
    Wed, May 24, 2023    
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
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    Come and have a fun Wednesday evening paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]
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    Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping
    26 May
    Fri, May 26, 2023 - Sun, May 28, 2023    
    All Day
    Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
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    SKABC has reserved group site G5 for the Weather Course. Join in and share the site and join in the Saturday night potluck.
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    Weather
    27 May
    Sat, May 27, 2023 - Sun, May 28, 2023    
    All Day
    Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
    • Training Course
    The Weather Course will teach you the basic skills and knowledge to make a go or no-go decision for a kayak launch based on the weather.
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    Remote First Aid (20 hr course)
    02 Jun
    Fri, Jun 2, 2023 - Sun, Jun 4, 2023    
    5:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Training Course
    Remote First Aid is practical, hands-on training designed for casual campers or day hikers. Gain the confidence you need to make informed decisions in emergencies [...]
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    Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle
    03 Jun
    Sat, Jun 3, 2023    
    All Day
    Rocky Point Park
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    Volunteers needed! This is a wonderful day where youth get to experience being on the water and building a relationship with their Big Brother or Sister.
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    Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    30 Apr 23
    Vancouver
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    01 May
    May Club Meeting - Kayak Fishing with JF Marleau
    1 May 23
    Events on Sat, May 6, 2023
    06 May
    SKABC 40th ANNIVERSARY SPRING FLING
    6 May 23
    North Vancouver
    06 May
    Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)
    6 May 23
    North Vancouver
    06 May
    Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
    6 May 23
    North Vancouver
    06 May
    Spring Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)
    6 May 23
    North Vancouver
    Events on Sun, May 7, 2023
    07 May
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    7 May 23
    Port Moody
    Events on Wed, May 10, 2023
    10 May
    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    10 May 23
    Vancouver
    10 May
    "Know before you buy" - Presentation + Social & Shopping
    10 May 23
    North Vancouver
    10 May
    Coast Outdoors - Social and Shopping - Wed May 10 - sign up
    10 May 23
    North Vancouver
    Events on Fri, May 12, 2023
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    Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration
    12 May 23
    BC
    12 May
    Beginners Course - May 12-14 2023
    12 May 23
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    13 May
    Stave Lake Overnight (2C)
    13 May 23
    Mission
    Events on Sun, May 14, 2023
    14 May
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    14 May 23
    Port Moody
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    18 May
    Trip Leader Workshop (2 evenings)
    18 May 23
    North Vancouver
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    White Rock Crabbing Paddle - 2B
    20 May 23
    White Rock
    20 May
    Apodaca Park paddle - 3B
    20 May 23
    West Vancouver
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    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    24 May 23
    Vancouver
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    Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping
    26 May 23
    Nanaimo
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    Weather
    27 May 23
    Nanaimo
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    Remote First Aid (20 hr course)
    2 Jun 23
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    03 Jun
    Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle
    3 Jun 23
    Port Moody
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