[Former Member]

Trudie. I’m leaving Medicine Hat shortly (Wed. May 31 ). I’ll contact you on Friday when I get to Horseshoe Bay.

[Christine Stewart]

Anyone done the Sayward Lakes Loop on Vancouver Island? with their kayak? I know most folks go w/ a canoe. . but I want to kayak it, and have good wheels.

Looking for any info + insights esp re: the portages, which I hear can be tough.

[Kallie Cunningham]

Hello members,

Just a quick announcement to say a spot has opened up in this Sunday’s Rolling Clnic.  Registration will be accepted until Friday at 8 pm but don’t delay if you are interested.

[Kevin Amos]

Spaces available. Find out more on the events page.

https://www.skabc.org/events-2/new-member-welcome-paddle/

[Former Member]

Hello Gary

I have my place on Gambier breakwater.

I like to meet you at Halkett Bay or you can come over and meet me at the Breakwater if I can get a trip by watertaxi on Wednesday June 7.

Sorry I have commitments  till then

Trudie Vanderburg

trudievanderburg@gmail.com

604-263-4174

[John Halliday]

NDK Echo

member Deb Merchant has one.

[Kevin Amos]

To me trying out different boats you get to see what you like and feels good on the water. I was a member at Ecomarine when they existed and tried a lot of different boats. Also, tried some at Club Locarno even though I wasn’t a member. Club Locarno also sells off some of there fleet yearly and a club member got a good deal on a Atlantis. Coast Outdoors was also doing Demo Days recently too.

[George Prevost]

Sea Gods Standup Paddleboards in White Rock are hosting a viewing of the 2023 International Paddle Film Festival on Thursday, July 23.  This is not a SKABC event, but I thought that some members might be interested in attending.  For more information see: https://seagods.ca/pages/sea-gods-presents-the-2023-international-paddling-film-festival

[Katie Meredith Kovacic]

Luna might be a great fit. Try out something with hard chines too and see which you enjoy more, maybe an Atlantis MisT. My old necky is a very similar shape and I really enjoy how it performs in rougher water and edge turning.

I also tried out a 16ft Nimbus Njak and really loved how nimble and smooth it was. Only downside for me is I’m too used to high volume packing so the storage was a little small for me.

[Quirine Schuyff]

I’m in the market for a new (to me) boat and would very much value some advice and feedback. I haven’t paddled anything other than my Delta 17 for a few years  now. I’d like to upgrade to something a bit better suited to my size, and with better performance.

Main features I want:

– light weight – must be able to lift it on my own

– more fitted to my size

– faster than the Delta

– better turning than the Delta

– better performance in varied waters

– fits enough gear for multi day adventure

There is a Luna I’m going to have a look at, so would appreciate thoughts on that.

If you hear/see anything that might be suitable let me know!

thanks,

Quirine

[Former Member]

After months of planning, I’m finally getting myself and my Kayak to Howe Sound. I will be leaving Langdale at approximately 9:00 am June 3rd, with the goal of getting to Thornbourough Point (possible exit Bain Creek). Day two to Islet View, Day three Ramillies, Day four Halkett Bay, Day 5 back to Sunset Marina. If anyone wants to join all or part of the trip feel free.

[Former Member]

All,

I had a call from Jessi yesterday.  They posted the event and it is selling out very quickly.  Unfortunately, not much interest from kayakers so far.  If you are interested in helping out, I suggest contacting Jessi directly:  bayrace@vowsa.bc.ca.

 

[Former Member]

just wanted to update this thread with some other options

[Former Member]

Hello Andrea, Jayne,

Apologies for the late notice, I finally arranged a dog sitter and could come on the Newcastle trip. Let me know if this is a possibility!

Cheers,

Marina

[Kevin Amos]

Here is info on parking and kayaks drop off area

https://www.portmoody.ca/en/recreation-parks-and-environment/boat-launch.aspx

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