[Kapila Jayaweera]

This Atlantis Wav 16 is still available for sale if anyone interested. Will posted on the Market place in spring if no one from the clubs wants.
It is a solid boat build in Nanaimo, used to be my favorite boat till very recently. Won’t sell it if my fleet wasn’t expanding rapidly.

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

Hi everyone, A quick reminder about our December meeting, featuring speakers Dan Wong and Hannah Goodings from Jackpine Paddle. Dan and Hannah will talk to us about  their sea kayaking trips in Great Slave Lake.  Plan to join us if you are available. Here are the details:

Topic: SKABC December 1st Club Meeting
Time: Dec 1, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82057165160?pwd=uv6p0BKXL4ipwDn5DIM2LZ4VeNLiZz.1

Meeting ID: 820 5716 5160
Passcode: 418628

As always the meeting link is also posted on the homepage of the website.

[Theresa Panton]

SOLD 

[Nick Heath]

OK – here’s a few changes for the trip which should be posted shortly. Dates 2-6 Jan 2026.

Travel will be by water taxi, paid for by SKABC. Cabin accommodation. 5 limit incl me plus the cabin owner. So far, 3 others have expressed interest and I want to give them preference (because they responded here and therefore made it possible for me to plan the rest of the event) so there might be only 1 place left after that.

Thks everyone!

[Nick Heath]

Thanks to the generosity of a member, I think we will be able to borrow a metal detector, saving our club some rental money! It does seem a shame to rent something for a week when we will probably use it for only a very short part of that time.

[Christine Baker]

I used them to repair a tear in my drysuit in May and they were great: straightforward, clear about the price, and good with finishing when they said they would.

[Esmeralda Cabral]

Great to know! Thanks so much for posting, Bob.

[Bob Maher]

Hi,

I found a new local business that Repairs Dry Suites, they make Dry Suits and they do excellent work.

I had to have the Wrist and Neck Gaskets replaced on my Dry Suit. When I took my Dry Suit to their Workshop, they offered a choice of two types of Gasket material and there are four Gasket Size Samples you try on to get the proper fit.

Note: Their Workshop visits are by Appointment.

Their Revised Web Site will be up in mid-January 2026 with product Pictures.

 

The Dry Suits they make are custom, offering Hoods, Extra Pockets etc.

The work they do is excellent, well priced and on time.

 

The company is:  Orange Canoe (interesting name)

The owners are:  Alex and Leah Kozma

Workshop Location:   37 Capilano Way, New Westminster, BC

Contact Info:     Email    info@orangecanoe.ca

Website     http://www.orangecanoe.ca

Phone       778-928-9544

[Nick Heath]

Alison, We’ll always be glad of help as long as our volunteers don’t mind getting a bit grubby and take care when using sharp pointy things.

[Quirine Schuyff]

In case some members do not receive this news letter and would like to participate. You need to register.

https://ckarchive.com/b/38uphkh2zed2qf37xxl75f4qpepnns7hx7pnq?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AGM%20this%20Saturday,%2011am!%20-%2019840951

[Quirine Schuyff]

Full details here:

SKABC ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

 

 

[Bozena Zdaniuk]

could someone remind me the date/time/location for this party? thanks so much,

bozena

[Quirine Schuyff]

REMINDER for the SKABC ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!!! 

Our Annual Holiday Party is coming up! Please sign up soon if you plan to join us for this fun event. We invite you to dress in your best 80s outfit for a chance to win a special prize!  We have a great selection of prizes generously donated for door prizes too. Thank you to Mike Gilbert and the companies that donated.

HELP REQUESTED – Would you like to be part of making this event great? We need people to join us early to help set up, and bring some items for decorating the room. What can you bring? A tree? Some lights? Some 80s memorabilia? Anything! Please email social2@skabc.org soon.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FOOD ITEMS: 

The Billy Bishop does not have a kitchen to warm up, or keep warm, food items you bring. Please bring an electric crockpot or warmer if you have items you need to warm/keep warm. NO OPEN FLAMES ALLOWED.

Full details are on our website on the Events List. We look forward to seeing you soon for this social event!

 

[alison Robbins]

Hi Nick,  I do invasive species pulls out at Everett Crowley Park.  I’m not sure if that qualifies me for some of the work you do out at Simson Park but I will keep an eye out and I may be able to join if you still need help in January or later on.  Alison

[Cynthia Kennedy]

Nominations are open for the Silver Paddle and Orca Awards.
The Silver Paddle Award is given by the club exec to show our appreciation for a member’s awesome contributions to SKABC over the years. We’re also asking for nominations for the Orca Award. This award is a way of saying thanks to someone who’s made a big impact not only on SKABC but also on the sea kayaking community.
Here are the nomination guidelines: We want to recognize unique individuals each year, someone who hasn’t won before! You can find a list of past recipients below. Nominations are open now, and the deadline is December 15, 2025. The awards will be presented in 2026.
To submit your nominations, email Cynthia K. at: conservation1@skabc.org

Thanks a bunch!
Here’s a little history about the Silver Paddle and Orca Awards:
The Silver Paddle Award winners were chosen by the club exec to recognize and say a huge thank you for a member’s volunteer efforts over the years!
Orca Award:
2003 Orca Award: Harald Riffel, President, Instructor
2004 Orca Award: Ray Pillman, Sport BC, Club Executive
2005 Orca Award: Rick Davies, Instructor, President
2006 Orca Award: Tony Clayton, Trip Leader, Club Executive
2007 Orca Award: Cindy Dopson, President, Newsletter
2018 Orca Award: Nick Heath: Conservation, Treasurer, Club Executive
2021 Orca Award: Steve Best: Howe Sound Site Steward, Club Executive
2024 Orca Award: George Prevost: Club President, Instructor

Silver Paddle Award
2008: Gayla Shulhan, George Prevost, Kallie Cunningham, and Peter Kearney.
2009: Bob Maher and Maureen Benzon
2013: Richard Jensen and Susan Jensen.
2014: Karin Hartner, Nick Heath, and Rob Leeson.
2015: Mick Allen, Shirley Brunke, and Simone Avram.
2017: Roy Smyth, Inge Zegel, Bruce Pickwell, and Randy Chatterjee..
2018: Graham Lorimer, Bob Salo, Steve Best, and Chantal Ethier.
2019: Sue Johnson and Calvin Sam.
2021: Philip Kubik.
2023: Kevin Hall and Quirine Schuyff
2024: Kevin Amos

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