Weather – Course

When: May 12, 2018 until May 13, 2018 from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Location: Buccaneer Bay Provincial Park, Thormanby Island

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. It will also allow you to plan and modify your course based on local and incoming weather and wave conditions.

Ferry reservations will be required and should be made in advance as outlined below to ensure that participants launch to the campsite on Thormanby Island on Saturday morning. Your course coordinator will assist in pairing participants as required.

Departure from Horseshoe Bay at approximately 07:30am on May 12, 2018
Departure from Langdale at approximately 6:40pm on May 13, 2018
Times are subject to change as BC Ferries current schedule ends March 31, 2018.

Prerequisites: Participants must be comfortable performing a wet exit, self-rescue, assisted rescue, and paddling in windy conditions.  Kayaks must have bulkheads or flotation, deck lines and watertight hatches.

Course Format: Overnight weekend course to Buccaneer Bay Provincial Park on the Thormanby Islands. Course material will be provided onsite and instruction will take place outdoors.

Items Required:  Overnight kayak camping equipment, food for yourself and contribution to a potluck.

Visit the Trip Checklist to help you determine what you need to bring for the trip.

Registration:  Please contact Rick to reserve your place on this course. Once confirmed, you will receive a password to complete your registration.

Instructor:  Rick Davies  604.519.0477
Course Coordinator:  Chantal Ethier 604.787.7573

Registration Fee:  $50                                                              Limit:  10 participants

To complete your registration, click on [Training], select [Submit Course Payment], click on [Navigation | Course Registration], enter the password provided by Chantal.  The Navigation | Course Registration page will open, scroll to the bottom, click on the [PayPal link] and proceed using either PayPal or Pay with Debit or Credit Card.

If you experience difficulties with the registration process, contact Chantal for assistance

Attendees:

• Iveta Janot
• Rob Leeson
• Sasha Sulaver
• Kirsten Hathaway
• Kevin Amos

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