[Sarka Lhotak]

Hi Gary,

I prefer things simple and light-weight. I use Starbucks Via Instant coffee pouches. The coffee is good, quick to make, no extra gadgets to carry. Just my 2 cents worth…I admit, I am not a coffee gourmet.

Šárka

[Former Member]

Good Morning. I would appreciate your opinions on coffee presses and other kayaking appropriate coffee makers. I have jetboil system, but do not have a coffee maker. Any suggestions?

[Debra Merchant]

Is BCMT worth it? Absolutely! I hope you can zoom into our June meeting as one of our intro speakers is Karina Younk, Stewardship Chair for BCMT. Karina will be telling us more about the Coastal Caretakers program. That’s one way to be involved. In addition to Steve’s info, this post may be of interest to you; https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/the-bc-marine-trails-its-work-benefits-and-perks

Being a BCMT member is a good stewardship initiative all on its own as membership shows public/paddler support for the work being done on our behalf. Many of us are members of both.

 

 

[Nick Heath]

Volunteers needed for helping most of the day from about 9am. A truck will deliver yellow cedar lumber for future tent platforms at the govt works yard. Most of it (170 boards) is for SKABC’s 2023 projects. The lumber will be slung off the truck by crane but then we plan to a) trim the boards for length (easier to do here than on site) b) mark the trimmed boards to ID them and c) re-stack and cover them to dry them a little – they are rather heavy at present. At a later date, we’ll move them by water taxi or barge to Zorro Bay and Thornbrough Channel sites.  It is likely quite heavy work. Gloves, rain gear, lunch , earplugs, work boots, eye protection all needed and maybe a hardhat too. We can provide some of these items.

Possible ride to/from Metro Vancouver. Pl let me know if you are available.

Nick H.

treasurer2 (at) skabc.org

[Nick Heath]

Thks Jimmy. I’ll echo what Steve said. At present, at lest 3 SKABC members are current BCMT Directors and many SKABC members are also BCMT members.

Typically, BCMT volunteer events are multi-day and further afield, mostly in spring or summer. SKABC volunteer opportunities are scheduled year-round,  often with less notice given to participants, but not always so. Mostly they are locally based day trips.

Both groups have done beach/site cleanups, site development and invasive species removal. In addition BCMT does site assessment work. BCMT members are encouraged to complete a Site Condition Report for each site they visit, to keep site information up-to-date and to alert others of any urgent hazards or maintenance needs.

SKABC is a founding member of BCMT. I hope you choose to be a member of both organizations – each has its role.

[Steve Best]

At least two SKABC members are directors with BCMT and many more are members/volunteers. Aside from supporting the work BCMT does, the $30 membership is worth it just for the trip planning tools available to members on our interactive map and the site downloads available for your GPS. And there are volunteer opportunities available for site assessments, cleanups, and invasive species removal at marine trails sites. And there’s the new Coastal Caretaker program.

As for the Howe Sound sites, email me at s2smarinetrail@skabc.org, filling me in on your availability and kayaking experience.  Many of our volunteer opportunities are mid-week and/or kayak based, but there are also weekend and powerboat based events.

Steve Best, Howe Sound Marine Trail Steward, SKABC

[Peter Kearney]

Hi Wayne,

Are you interested in a partially built Redfish King cedar strip? The deck and hull are completed but not joined. It has the foot braces and hatch covers done. I bought it several years ago from Roy Morford at this stage, ordered the cockpit kit and plans but, despite my best intentions, it has been sitting in the basement for maybe 6 years.

I can send you photos if you are interested. Maybe trade the Redfish plus $ for the Chesapeake or Arctic Hawk?

Cheers, Peter Kearney  pkktkearney@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

[JD]

Do any of you volunteer and/or maintain a membership with BCMT in addition to SKABC? Is it worth it?

I’m hoping to volunteer in any stewardship kind of initiative and I see that SKABC has taken initiative over Howe Sound. How much more might BCMT offer for volunteering and community that I will not already find here at SKABC? Also trying to be mindful of stretching myself too thin.

How do I get in on the action with the Howe Sound groups?

[JD]

Am interested. Will you coordinate or should I contact safety@vowsa directly?

[Philip Kubik]

Hello Susan,

I believe that the Seaward Passat double kayak listed on the Buy and Sell forum on April 4 is still available and is still listed on the Buy and Sell forum. See the listing “Seaward Passat Tandem Kayak for Sale”. Contact the seller directly for more information. Bob at: Phone 778 – 872-2662 or email rovanbob@telus.net.

[Courtney Kohnen]

Yay it’s fun to see my two summer sports coming together! This event is the (hopefully temporary) replacement of the historic Bay Challenge 10km swim from West Van to Kits, which the current Harbour Master refuses to give permits for.

Jessi is indeed very organized – she’s a prolific open water swimmer, having swum all of the major swims, but also local ones like circumnavigating every island in the Howe Sound, and across the Georgia Straight, so she knows the ins and outs of permitting and hosting a great event. Thanks in advance to all who are willing to spend their time helping swimmers with snacks and water, and trying to swim in a straight line!

[Admin S. Jensen]

About the kayak advertised this Spring, Theresa Davies says:

Sold – was a giveaway as I needed it out of my yard. 

[Wayne Gooch]

Arctic Hawk 18′ – $2,200

Model: Arctic Hawk 18ft
Cockpit size: 16″x 20″
Beam: 22 in.
Hull Weight: 44 lbs.
Max Payload: 350 lbs.
Paddler Weight: 160 – 210 lb

Arctic Hawk is built to endure a lifetime of strenuous touring with 4mm-Okoume plywood hulls and decks, both sheathed with fiberglass. Watertight bulkheads are standard, as are hatches, deck rigging, adjustable footbraces, and a comfortable seat.

In a nutshell, the Arctic Hawk is a terrific all-round sea kayak, combining stability and cockpit comfort with above-average speed.

 

Asking $2,200.00

Wayne Gooch

778.848.2229

[Wayne Gooch]

– $2200

Model: Chesapeake 17ft
Cockpit size: 31″x 17″
Beam: 24 in.
Hull Weight: 45 lbs.
Max Payload: 325 lbs.
Paddler Weight: 180 – 250 lb

Chesapeake is built to endure a lifetime of strenuous touring with 4mm-Okoume plywood hulls and decks, both sheathed with fiberglass. Watertight bulkheads are standard, as are hatches, deck rigging, adjustable footbraces, and a comfortable seat.

In a nutshell, the Chesapeake 17 is a terrific all-round sea kayak, combining stability and cockpit comfort with above-average speed.

Asking $2,200.00

Wayne Gooch

778.848.2229

[Kevin Amos]

I was hoping to contact someone in the Vancouver area who might be interested in a restoration project of a Klepper kayak my father had shipped over from Germany in the 80s I believe.

In my 20s I used this boat every summer for years & it was in the ocean at Prince Rupert & Haida Gwaii in 1999. Still has the original oars & I will have to check the sail, sadly I think it may be missing the steering components. The cover needs to be replaced but I believe the collapsable frame is still solid. I was really hoping to salvage this kayak, if anyone understands the classic value in it. Would be happy to sell cheap to save it.

I forgot to mention it is a 2 seater kayak as well! I will measure it when we lower it from garage storage, my father has passed away & we must sell everything. It is quite long though. Feel free to contact me as well 780-740-5000 (my real cell #) or by email is ok too.  kareblue@yahoo.ca

 

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