[Kallie Cunningham]

I am pleased to announce that a 3 hr Introduction to Rolling Clinic for Saturday April 29th.  Go to the Training/Course  Schedule page and scroll down for clinic details. NOTE Registration opens 8 am Monday April 17.  There are 4 spots.

[Kallie Cunningham]

The original posting for the 2023 Currrents course set April 30 as the registration open date for this course in July.  Some members noted this date and were waiting until the end of April to register.  Meanwhile, it became clear that due to limited ferry options it would be a good idea to allow people to register sooner and the registration date was moved forward to March 31.  Within days six people registered for the six spots available, leaving no space for those who were waiting in good faith for the original April 30 date before registering.

Given this confusion, and in the interests of fairness for all, we are reopening registration requests from 8 am Monday Apr 17 to 8 pm April 18.   All registration requests, including those already submitted, will be reviewed.  As is our policy, all requests to register are subject to approval by the training coordinator and the lead instructor.   If the number of “approved” registrations exceeds the course maximum, a lottery will be held and winners will be emailed with payment instructions so they can secure their spot.  Payment will be required within 48 hours, after which the next person in line will be invited to take the open spot.

We apologize for the confusion and feel that this is the fairest way to address this confusion.

NOTE: While the Training page of the website is continually updated and provides registration information, and announcements are made at the monthly meetings and in the newsletter, this experience has reinforced the need for SKABC to also communicate training posting and registration deadlines through the general forum, the communication channel for all members.

[LeRoy Russ]

Necky Manitou 14, rarely used, stored in living room . Excellent condition. Kayak in Squamish. Have Tech sheet available. Contact LeRoy Russ at leruss@earthlink.net or 323 449 0283

[Kallie Cunningham]

Welcome Akhil,

I am the training coordinator. You should have received an email from me kcunningham.unsw@gmail.com or training2@skabc.org when you registered for the Beginner’s Course. You have also now heard by Cynthia Materi, the lead instructor.

Unfortuneately the Boat Handling and Rescues course filled up in the last two days. But if you are interested in this or any other course that is full, just send me a note requesting to be on the waitlist.  A number of clinics and a first aid course are being added over the next week or two. They are noted on the course page, but details haven’t been posted. The general forum will be used to alert members when details are available and when registration will open. If you have any questions, feel free to email me directly.

PS – After the shoreline paddle the Spring Fling event is being held at Cates Park. Check out the website and register if you  would like to meet members.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Hi Limor:

Sorry! Not sure how I missed this.

Yes you can use your own boat. And Thank You!

Q

[Former Member]

Thank you for the comments and messages! I also realized I posted in Buy and Sell by mistake – I will follow a suggestion by a member to move this post to the General discussion.

[Admin S. Jensen]

Over the next several weeks these trips are happening!

Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle (2B): April 26

Alouette Lake (2D) April 29

Stave Lake Overnight (2B) : April 29-30 (registration opens April 15)

Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle (2B): April 30

Spring Fling in Indian Arm – May 6 (choice of 3 destinations)

Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle (2B):  May 10

Apodaca Park Paddle (3B): May 20

White Rock Crabbing Paddle (2B) May 20 (registration opens April 15)

Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping – weekend of May 27

Week Long Texada, Jedediah, and Lasqueti (3C) – May 27-June 3 (registration opens April 15)

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle (June 4) – volunteers needed

New Member Welcome Paddle (June 4) – for new and experienced members

 

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

Welcome!
Be sure to check the calendar often as trips will be posted in an ongoing way through summer.  Many will be at Jericho beach and Rocky Point Park too.
Also please feel free to reach out via the forums or email with any questions.

social2@skabc.org

Looking forward to seeing you on the water.

 

[Admin S. Jensen]

Welcome Akhil! I see you signed up for the Beginners Course — that’s a great start. We’re having a Shoreline Paddle May 6 from Cates Park where kayak rentals are available. Also there is a New Member Welcome Paddle June 4 at Rocky Point — kayak rentals are available at that location as well. Looking forward to meeting you 🙂

[Former Member]

Hello,

I am a new member to the club having recently moved to the Vancouver area (currently residing in Burnaby). I was looking to meet new people with similar (kayak and outdoors) interest. I at at the beginner level when it comes to formal kayak training but I have worked in the field and kayaked without training and thus consider myself more intermediate level. I do not yet own a kayak and can transit via metro, which I understand can be a limitation. My interests are conservation, and kayak explroation. My hopes are to: a) chart a course for some formal training this summer so I can join trips, b) join said trips that match my abilities, c) meet new members.

Kind Regards,

Akhil

[Nick Heath]

Received by BC Marine Trails today

“10 Apr 2023: For anyone using Tantalus Landing there is a deer carcass hidden in the rocks just above high tide. It is not visible unless your out of your boat and walking through the boulders. Based upon the lack of decomposition I don’t think it had been there that long. Unsure if it was a bear food cache. “

It might be worth avoiding the site for a week or two or at least checking carefully before camping there. The tent sites are quite far from the main landing but you wouldn’t want a bear or cougar defending the exact area where your kayak is stored.  Hopefully high water will solve this problem soon enough. I’m passing along this info – not verified. Photo suggests young fawn, so a cougar kill seems the probable cause.

[Former Member]

Gore Dryloft Down sleeping bag+silk liner, large & small Thermorest sleeping pads, foam pillow, 2 dry stuff bags) $375.

[Former Member]

Gore Dryloft Down sleeping bag+silk liner, large & small Thermorest sleeping pads, foam pillow, 2 dry stuff bags) $375. 604-805-1176.

[Doug Horswill]

Looks interesting. Where do I find this? How does it attach to the hull?

[Sue Johnson]

Paddle & pole keeper kit to secure your paddle or fishing pole to the deck when needing to use both hands. Kit includes 2-18″keeper bungies, 4 bungie terminal ends with sleeve, 2 lashing hooks – one hole, 1 mounting fastener pack, and easy installation instructions. Made by Sealect Designs.  New; package has not been opened.  $15.00.

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