[Anonymous]

hi Heather,

I too am interested . If Kevin does not purchase it- please contact me at: nhbots@yahoo.ca

Nancy Hay

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Hi Gary, I have used an Aeropress coffee maker for years on all my kayak trips. I have a friend in SKABC that uses only Aeropress for his home coffee. You just pour  your hot water over the ground coffee, press the top half of the plastic cylinder down and voilà, perfect espresso or …. Amazon sells it for $40. Re-usable paper filters (I use mine 3 or 4 times) or stainless steel.

[Former Member]

Thanks everyone for your tips. I picked up a 650ml ‘WOODS” coffee press. Will put it to the test tomorrow so I’m ready for the water.

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Hi Gary,

Because the packing space in my kayak is somewhat tight, I use a collapsible silicone brew cone with a reusable cloth filter: https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5050-845/collapsible-java-drip?colour=Blue&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9deiBhC1ARIsAHLjR2BwVFvxoitt1DcIZU0tMEGDoKEt9OwUrC9xdKJJQVmuH3GBd66IspYaAsIkEALw_wcB

We’ve had this one for years, but there are even better models out there that don’t require a filter. I usually brew coffee straight into my thermos, so on rushed mornings I can finish it on the water.

[Anonymous]

I echo the Bialetti, but when space is at premium a simple pour-over filter would probably do…

[Vincent Law]

If anyone has a waist mounted tow rope or an empty waist mounted tow rope bag for sale please contact me.

[Former Member]

I settled on an espresso pot years ago.  Excellent coffee and no garbage!

Bring a bag of fresh ground coffee, or if you really want to impress people bring your manual coffee grinder.  The best one I have found is from 1Zpresso – expensive but worth it.

[Peter Kearney]

Hi Kevin,  for just a couple of pounds you can bring the Bialetti 3 cup mocha pot for espresso/ latte. Bring fresh ground…sent

Peter

[Kevin Amos]

Yes, Starbucks Via seems to be a preferred option for most people. I have used pour over packs from Steam Clock which makes great coffee but can be pricey and I hate the garbage. https://www.thekopcoffee.com/products/steam-clock-pocket-coffee-drip-bag

 

 

 

[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

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