Deep Cove Outdoors is introducing the Indian Arm Challenge, a new Challenge Race for 2017.
The Indian Arm Challenge is a 32km round trip to Granite Falls at the end of Indian Arm and back. You can complete in single, double or triple paddlecraft or as part of a relay team with a switch at the halfway point.
When: May 13, 2017
Where: Deep Cove, Indian Arm, North Vancouver
Find full details and registration information here.
Tom Saare from the Fish, Wildlife & Recreation Program at BCIT spoke at the January meeting.
He shared tips and guidelines on how to enjoy wildlife, while respecting them in their environment. Tom also provided guidance on how to stay safe when you encounter wildlife. His presentation is here: Wild Encounters (PDF)
Photo by Rita Buchwitz
A great presentation by Larry Pynn at the Sept meeting showing all the unknown nooks and crannies of the Vancouver area coastline. Here's his article in the Ottawa Citizen and Vancouver Sun:
Water's Edge: A tour of Metro Vancouver from the oceanfront
Fisheries and Oceans Canada asks that paddlers stay 100 m from whales and to stay clear of their path. Detailed guidelines for paddling near wildlife are posted here: Be Whale Wise - Marine Wildlife Guidelines for Boaters, Paddlers and Viewers
