When: May 23, 2020 until May 24, 2020 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 23, 2020. Departure from Langdale at approximately 5:45pm on May 24, 2020.
Prerequisites: Participants must be able to perform a wet exit, self-rescue, assisted rescue, and paddling in windy conditions. Kayaks must have bulkheas 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 from Kapila, the Course Coordinator.
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: Kapila Jayaweera 604.626.9054
Registration Fee: $50 Limit: 10 participants
Refund policy:
> Cancellation within 30 calendar days or more = half the course fee refund,
> Cancellation within 29 calendar days or less = no refund.
Participants:
Ted Lam
Phillip Jones
Peggi Peackock
If you experience difficulties with the registration process, contact Kapila, the course coordinator for assistance.
Buccanner Bay Provincial Park
Halfmoon Bay, BC