[Andrea Kovits]

On May 2nd, join fellow paddlers for tasty food and good cheer at an informal SKABC gathering after the Spring Fling.

Whether you have paddled or not, all are welcome!

For details and to sign up go to the Events tab on our SKABC website or follow this link:

https://www.skabc.org/events-2/spring-fling-after-party/

If you are new to the Club, this is the event for you. Get to know future paddling partners, learn about the Club, and experience the warmth and fellowship of your new kayaking community.

DATE: May 2, 2026

TIME: 4 pm – or whenever you get there

LOCATION: Good Co Northwoods, 2100 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver

PARKING: Northwoods Mall has plenty of free parking

See you there!

[Jon Leighton]

Thanks Annelisa, I’m considering doing this

[Annelisa Pedersen]

Wooden Boat Center is offering a two-day course providing practical instruction in basic fiberglass repair techniques for small boats such as kayaks.

May 9-10 at Wooden Boat Center
60 Columbia Street East, New Westminster, BC, V3L 0E3

Bring your kayak and complete any gel coat and fiberglass repairs.

Learn how to assess damage, prepare surfaces, cut and apply fiberglass cloth, mix and apply resin, and complete basic fairing and finishing.

2-day course | Small Boat Repair with Fibreglass – Instructor: Rod Tait, Orca Boats

[Maureen Benzon]

Hello all members

Our next in-person meeting will be SUNDAY June 7 at Trout Lake.

We are thinking of hosting a “mini trips symposium”. Many of you have done trips to intersting places. We need volunteers to host a table and answer questions about their favourite venue. All you need is a chart and photographs. Please contact trips2@skabc.org for more information. Provide your phone number and I will call you back.

 

[Will Cullen]

Hi Lin and Maureen,

I can’t tell if this is directly to me or to the group; but, Allana (my wife) sent an email a few days ago saying she and I wouldn’t be able to attend the 16 – 21 June trip.

I just wanted to confirm that neither I (Will Cullen) or Allana (LeBlanc) are going to be able to attend.

Just wanted to make sure this was clear so we don’t leave you hanging!

 

My apologies if this was already clear 🙂

 

Cheers,

Will

[Maureen Benzon]

We have had a cancellation which has opened up a spot. Altough you have until 10 June to register, we are having a quick meeting tomorrow evening (Wednesday 22 April) to discuss carpooling. If you are interested, please sign up befor 6.00 pm tomorrow 🙂

Lin and Maureen

[Nick Heath]

Good route – like the same we tried in 2025. Hope the wind is more co-operative this year! In Fall I partly checked some pinch overnight sites near Osborne Bay, Maple Bay, Crofton, Bader’s Bch in case the Narrows are in flood by the time you reach them.

btw That trip classification has become somehow un-formatted and no longer makes sense…

[Colleen Cole]

Hi Kapila,

I’ll send you an e-mail directly.  Thanks.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Cynthia Kennedy and I am organizing a trip to Gulf Islands between July 22nd to 30th, we have 2 spots available if anyone interested.

This is a 3C level trip, paddlers should be able to perform self and assisted rescue comfortably. Also able to paddle up to 15Nm distances with possible moderate wind and current conditions.

Route option 1:-
Start from Montague Harbor, Paddle to Wallace (Cabin Bay or Conover Cove) and camp
Paddle to Musgrave (15Nm from Cabin Bay) and camp
Paddle to Ruckle Park, camp
Paddle to James Bay (Prevost) back to Montague Harbor.
Total about 50Nm

Option 2 If option 1 is not viable due to wind/current conditions:-
Start Montague Harbor, paddled to Wallace (Cabin Bay or Conover Cove) and camp
Paddled to Ruckle Park and camp
Paddle to James Bay (Prevost) and camp
Paddle back to Montague Harbor.
Total about 35Nm

Please see Trip classification below.

SKABC Trip Classification

Please let us know if any questions or posted on this forum.

Thank you,

Kapila

[Ken Bigelow]

Haha “mostly drysuit” has its limits  😄

I have that spare drysuit if that’s the only thing holding you back.

That said, only come if you’re feeling good about the distance and the two-day push.

Would be great to have you if it lines up.

[Quirine Schuyff]

The Paddle Expo is at Cultus Lake on May 3rd. SKABC will have a tent there and I will be there with Darlene B. If you’d like to volunteer with us please email me at quisch@gmail.com.
Or just pop in and demo some boats and come say hi!

https://www.paddleexpo.org/

 

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

Gosh with all of these rave reviews maybe I should switch from my current Yakima Sweet Roll system! I was watching this thread to see everyone’s thoughts. I do like my system but it takes a bit of wrangling.

[Quirine Schuyff]

I may join. I have a second drysuit now but the gaskets are in shreds. It was fine for Granite Falls with the knowledge that if I went in my head and arms had to stay above water!
I may be able to fix them in some crazy way. I shall see.
Also contemplating the distance and whether I’m up for it!

Sounds like a nice trip!

[Paul Barrett]

Ken, count me in. See you at Portal Cove on the 25th at 08:00.

Paul

 

[Ken Bigelow]

Hey Paul – yeah, I think you can handle this one.

It’s a step up from Gambier, longer days and loaded boats, but you held your own in that wind on the way back with no issues.

Come dialed on food, hydration and you’ll be good.

Ken.

[Author]

Replies