[Cynthia Kennedy]

SKABC Conservation Volunteers are needed Wednesday June 3, 2026
9 am until 2 pm at Widgeon Creek, to be accessed from Coquitlam BC side.

Help SKABC in partnership with Metro Vancouver Natural Resource Management cut
and bag the invasive Yellow Flag Iris flowers and seed pods.
Bathrooms are on site.
As a kayaker and outdoor enthusiast why would we want to do that? Per the Invasive
Species Council of BC, Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus), an invasive aquatic plant. It
disrupts water flow and can reduce a marsh’s ability to purify water. This plant alters the
ecosystem along the shoreline and can reduce the concentration of macroinvertebrates
(insects) from 600 per m2 to 6 per m2. This has a rippling effect on the entire food chain
that depends on these insects for survival.
Meet at the new parking lot for Widgeon Creek  9 am at the end of Quarry Road. (note it is not the same place as last time) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctPUFA5D8R1REzfX8
Then we will be escorted in the cars to the meadow and to the Spit to our launch site (https://maps.app.goo.gl/favHtdJ9gWPi1xgF8)
Metro Vancouver has survived the area of Yellow Flag Iris plants infestations. The bottom left part of the map is the starting/ending point. Widgeon Spit (https://maps.app.goo.gl/favHtdJ9gWPi1xgF8)What to bring:
– appropriate clothing and gloves, yellow flag iris can cause skin irritations
– snacks
– water
– kayak gear
– cutting shears and supplies will be provided but if you wish you can bring your own
NO KAYAK? Please come! 3 canoes are available to use.  If you are not bringing your kayak, please indicate that when you sign up in comments section. But please bring your PFD.
Trip is rated 1A. Meaning Minimal paddling skills, protected inland waters, Moderate
wind effects, Weak to moderate currents, and easy to moderate landings. Participants
must be capable of getting in and out of kayaks or canoes comfortably and confident in
leaning out of boat.
To join the event a Metro Vancouver waiver must also be completed before starting .
Trip Leaders: Cynthia Kennedy
10 Volunteers spots available
Registration opens April 21 until full.

[Esmeralda Cabral]

Wow, you can’t even blink when these become available! Thanks for posting.

[Susan Huumo]

Hi Sherron. I would be interested if it is still available and if Esmeralda cannot use it.

[Ken Bigelow]

Poker Run Success! 🌊🔥

What a fantastic weekend out on the water.

Over 3 days and 2 nights we visited 6 marine sites throughout Howe Sound, covering approximately 33 nautical miles in total.

The trip was filled with great paddling, good conversations, hot meals and a few luxury surprises along the way 😄

And in the end, our President of SKABC and our official Paddle Queen Quirine took the winning poker hand with a pair of Queens 👑♠️

Stay tuned for the next adventure.

Ken

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

Alice Wong, who was a club member 10 years ago, and I would like to do a short overnight paddle in Howe Sound the weekend of July 3-5. We’re thinking of Bowen, Gambier or Keats Island. We’re proficient paddlers but not super strong. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I assume we could get a spot if we got there early enough in the day.

 

[Sherron Soo]

Hi again folks, the seller said that he had another interested buyer so most likely this isn’t available anymore.  Hullavators go so quickly!

[Quirine Schuyff]

Great Christine. She has your info and will get in touch.

[Christine Stewart]

Hi , I’m interested in the Solander. My cel is 778-230-8099, email is winch64@gmail.com.
Thanks, Cas

[Quirine Schuyff]

A friend of mine is selling this modular Solander on Facebook Marketplace. If you are interested feel free to contact me or reply here, and I can connect you. I cannot seem to find the ad to link it right now. She can send photos if desired.
She is open to offers and is in North Vancouver.

[Philip Kubik]

A space has become available on the Kayak Cuisine Trip to Gambier I. this weekend. To register or for more information see the Trips List on the SKABC website. Do not reply to this message. The last day for registration is Wednesday, May 20.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Hi members,

I notice this Kokatat Meridian Gore-Tex Dry Suit on sale for $1012.00

This is a very good suit, I paid closer to $2k over 4 years algo. This seems to be a very good price. I think they only have small available.

Check the Trailhead website for more info.

https://www.trailheadpaddleshack.ca/kokatat-meridian-gore-tex-drysuit.html

Thanks

 

[Esmeralda Cabral]

Hi Sherron, we are potentially interested but would need to know if they fit our Subaru. I will check with Thule/Subaru tomorrow.

[Sherron Soo]

Hi, there’s a set of Thule hullavators in North Cowichan listed for sale $1250 for both, year 2014/2015.  I would buy one but the seller would like to sell as a set.  Any interest in purchasing a hullavator for $625?

[Meridy Black]

Thank you Rob for your offer.

[Calvin Sam]

Hi Meridy, Thanks for reaching out. I will email you some details and text me when it might be a good time to have a chat

Cell 604.561.7629  calvin.sam@me.com

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