[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

 

[Former Member]

Hello,

I have 2 double kayaks to sell, both great boats in very good condition, though I did not advertise them in Feb/March.  Please let me know if you want to follow up!

[Kevin Hall]

Hi Heather, I’m interested. I’ll send you an email.

[Heather Kirk]

 

Used for one multi-day trip, 5 nights. Pristine condition. $450.

[Heather Kirk]

Hi Randy,

I contacted my local S&R and got this response:

 

Good afternoon Heather,

Thank you for your kind offer of the flares.

Unfortunately our safety protocols dictate that we cannot utilize expired equipment.

Thank you again for contacting search and rescue and your consideration.

[Heather Kirk]

Hi Henry,

Over the years we have a few presentations by the Coast Guard and we have been warned that shooting flares off when it’s not an emergency can get you in a lot of trouble, for good reason. I would like to find a proper, reliable solution that all club members can use now that the Coast Guard doesn’t take them anymore. Coast Guard (rightly) commands us to buy and carry flares but then doesn’t provide us with an easy way to get rid of them. It’s a conundrum. The RCMP in Maple Ridge, where I live, will take them and they said that the fire department also does but I heard from another club member that when she asked at the N Van Fire Dept, they wouldn’t take them. I’m going to go to my local fire dept and check.

I also checked with the local Search and Rescue, as Randy Chatterjee suggested, and their reply was that training protocols prohibit the use of expired supplies. I will post this again with Randy’s response.

[Susan Servos-Sept]

Around mid Feb. or March,  someone advertised a double kayak for sale. Wondering if it is still for sale? I am back in the country and would now be able to see it. Thanks.

Susie

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