Weather – Course

When: May 25, 2019 until May 26, 2019 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 25, 2019.  Departure from Langdale at approximately 5:45pm on May 26, 2019.
Times are subject to change as BC Ferries current schedule ends March 31, 2019.

Prerequisites: Participants must be able to perform 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.

Transportation:  It is each participant’s responsibility to get themselves to the course location.  The course coordinator will email the group so that all participants have the email addresses of the others attending the course.  This will enable each of you to reach out to the group or an individual to organize carpooling.  Carpooling is a great way to be kind to the environment and to minimize the cost of gas and ferry where applicable.

Instructor:  Rick Davies  604.519.0477
Course Coordinator:  Sanja  604.761.6664

Registration Fee:  $50                                      Limit:  10 participants

Attending:

Jayne Hardy
Nicola Kuchta
Talwinder Singh
Phyllis Mallett
Sarah Cummins
Juvy Ebrano
Isabel Diamonds
Avaleigh Neill
Vincent Law

To complete your registration, click on [Training], select [Submit Course Payment], click on [Weather | Course Registration], enter the password provided by Sanja.  The Weather | 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 Sanja for assistance.