[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi Sarka, we’re working on it — will probably be posted on the club YouTube channel.

[Sarka Lhotak]

I truly enjoyed Susan Conrad’s presentation at the last zoom meeting. It was recorded. Is the recording available anywhere? Thank you, Sarka Lhotak

[Thomas Bader]

Great!

I am somewhat limited as my best buddy will join me:

So I will be in a canoe. Estimated speed is 4 km/h.

From what I understand, Porteau Cove has the only reliable overnight parking. Base on that I suggest to go south from Porteau Cove, cross about 15 minutes before high tide to Anvil Island, have about 30 minute break at the beach (to get my buddy tired again), and the continue to the camp site.

As the canoe is susceptible to wind and waves, we would need calm.

I would assume that there is a reliable forecast available by Wednesday and make a go / no-go decision then.

All the best,

Thomas

[Ted Lam]

Count me in Thomas, I love to spend a weekend there, can help to check the weather. Do you think to start from Porteau Cove, Brunswick beach or Langdale.

Ted.

[Nick Heath]

I’m reasonably sure that no accommodation will be made for bigger boats. RVs appear to be excluded, too. I’m hoping these principles hold, altho’ there will probably be pressure to accept both. I think it won;t be too hard to make the site accessible to paddlers. Cyclists are already in the scope of the project.

[Thomas Bader]

Provided that there is little wind and only up to moderate rain, I’d be eager for the first overnighter this year.

Anybody else?

Please share your thoughts.

Thanks and all the best,

Thomas

[Mark Stoakes]

The plan doesn’t address powered craft and moorage of larger boats so that needs o be discussed.

[Nick Heath]

Metro Vancouver Parks are opening the public engagement process for planning the proposed Regional Park on Bowen Island. It will run from February 10 to March 20, 2023.

see:http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/learn/projects-and-initiatives/Cape-Roger-Curtis/Pages/default.aspx

Please participate! Help to expand local paddling!!

 

 

[Debra Merchant]

One week to our BC Marine Trails Cross Club meeting featuring James Manke and including most sea kayaking clubs in BC. It’s free, everyone is welcome and you could win a prize!

Please register to get your link here:

https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/cross-club-initiative-and-james-manke-presentation/

Hope to see you there!

Deb Merchant

SKABC Conservation, BC Parks, BCMT Rep

 

 

[Former Member]

Hello Jennifer,

 

I am interested in the Tandem Kayak you have for sale. Please contact me if still available.

 

Many thanks,

 

Michael

[Ted Lam]

Paddler needed for Saturday January 14 – 10:00 AM on the water, for Jericho sailing Center to Lighthouse, stop for lunch at Caulfield park. Back at 3:00 latest.

Total distance: 9.5 NM, 3B classification.

Condition: Wind southeast 15 knots increasing to southeast 15 to 25 early this evening then diminishing to variable 5 to 15 late Saturday morning.

Sunny and cloud 9:00 to 4:00 PM. 8 to 11 degree.

Parking: free

Ted : 778-939-6423

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

We just wanted to thank everyone that filled out the survey recently. All the comments and suggestions are very helpful and will be considered for future events in the effort to continue providing enjoyable gatherings for all of our members.

If you should ever have suggestions or ideas for events, courses, and workshops please don’t hesitate to offer them, either in person or via email.

Many thanks!!

 

The Social Committee

[Nick Heath]

To be clear, Matthew – I expect you mean Cates Park in North Vancouver rather than Cates Beach on Bowen I.

Correct?

[Anonymous]

Hello, I am looking for paddle partners to take off from Cates Beach, BC, over the winter. I have been going out by myself and love it but I capsized this week and the wind and waves made it virtually impossible for me to roll or re-enter the kayak. I was recused by a tug boat going by. It made me realize that having others paddle is an important safety measure. I do have a kayak sail which caused the capsize as the wind was very powerful.

Thanks, Matthew

Email if you are interested.

mattetho@hotmail.com

[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi everyone, registration is open for this now — see the event listings.

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