[Former Member]

Good Morning: As a new member I have read previous discussions on handhelds. Very good info…..thanks for that! This may be a stupid question, but all of the radios I have researched, all have Li. ion rechargeable batteries. None of the brands I have seen show the use of “normal” AAA batteries or equivalent. Am I looking at the wrong radios?

[Steve Best]

Zorro Bay is the only one of our composting toilets with moving parts. We need someone who is a Howe Sound capable paddler, and who is also mechanically inclined, to take on the annual maintenance of this toilet. If you’d like to join the Howe Sound Team and help out with this, reply to this post or email Steve Best at s2smarinetrail@skabc.org

[Kevin Hall]

PIKA is inviting SKABC members to their scheduled Zoom meeting featuring special guest Susan Marie Conrad.

Topic: November club meeting
Time: Nov 9, 2022 07:00 PM Vancouver

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86871416708?pwd=ZlZmKzEyQkpnMGtRbU9pK25YYm45QT09

Meeting ID: 868 7141 6708
Passcode: 075590

[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi Members, go to SKABC.org to log in and sign up for tonight’s AGM.  You’ll get a Zoom link by email.  Thanks for your support!

The meeting starts at 7:30 and features our own Steve Best as guest speaker.

Note: registration was temporarily unavailable earlier — sorry for any inconvenience.

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

Wonderful!! Thanks Vincent!

 

[Vincent Law]

I can cooking a turkey, a salmon or a vegetarian protein main course. And help w/ tear down.

Cheers,

Vincent

[Former Member]

I have been using greenland style paddles for about three years now. Speaking only for myself, part of my water dripping issue was my lack of proper technique. I was still using the higher angle, euro blade paddling technique. When I lowered the angle of the paddle to the water, the dripping was substantially less. I still use drip rings, which almost get rid of all the remaining dripping.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Hello members!

Our SKABC Christmas Party on December 3rd is fast approaching and the social committee is working on delivering a memorable event. This is always a communal effort and as such relies on help from members. This is a great way to contribute and also meet other members and have fun!

Some ways to help:

– cooking a turkey, a salmon or a vegetarian protein main course (you will be   reimbursed for the cost of the food)

– helping to decorate and set up (3:30pm at the hall)

– bring decorations, trees, streamers, table runners etc. (3:30pm at the hall)

– bring in a Christmas tree & simple decorations and help to decorate it (3:30pm at the hall)

– greet people at the door and have them fill out name tags and direct people (4:45pm at hall)

– make inexpensive center pieces or table runners and/or…

– buy mini poinsettias (will be reimbursed)

– provide music: easy listening during dinner, and perhaps dancing afterwards NOTE: no bluetooth and spotty wifi.

– helping to tear down and clean up at 10:00 – 10:30pm (MUST be fully done and out by 11 when hall gets locked)

– provide a short slide show of a trip (10min max)

If you are able to help or have other ideas which you would like to offer please email quisch@gmail.com

[Former Member]

Rm performance kayak in like new condition, I bought it brand new in the spring 2022 and used it only for light day touring, its a playful and fast kayak for its lenght. Unfortunately I have to let it go because of some financial commitments.

$1800

Aleiva334@hotmail.com

778 877 8830 https://www.dagger.com/us/kayaks/stratos-145-l

[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi there, the AGM is a week away and we still need volunteers for two key positions –  Trips and Communications Officers. Both are Executive roles (the club Executive meets monthly over Zoom).

The Trips Officer facilitates planning of club paddles over the season.  The Communications Officer puts together the monthly e-newsletter and sends occasional reminders for club events.

Our club thrives thanks to volunteer efforts. Join the team! Reply to this post or contact nominationcommittee@skabc.org to find out more.

[Former Member]

Hi Danielle, I live in Sechelt in Tuwanek right on Sechelt Inlet. There’s also Libby who lives in Roberts Creek who has been part of the club for years as well. If you want to put together a group please let me know traceypham88@gmail.com

[Nick Heath]

I served as a volunteer for 22 years in a land/water search and rescue team that practiced on a regular basis. I’ve seen quite a few practice sessions that were all too realistic. One definitely learns from such sessions, but  at an excessive level of risk.

Recall the 2012 tragedy at Skookumchuck

https://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-province/20120605/281479273475409

– a routine training trip to show new RMSAR volunteers how to go through the rapids at high flow and perform a rescue – which resulted in 2 deaths. And yes… Coast Guard were in attendance….

 

[Vincent Law]

Thanks for organizing, Nick,

Unfortunately I’ll be out of town at the end of October and I can do any of the November dates.

 

[Richard Cordner]

Please put me on your backup list. I need a few days to confirm my availability with work before I can commit for certain but this is something I want to assist with, if I can free the day(s) up.

Being a part of projects like this brings a lot of personal pride and connection. I encourage others to experience it!

[Nick Heath]

Updated 2022 11 05

Using a different approach trail that BC Parks staff had checked only yesterday and determined that it does not cross private land, Steve and 2 helpers hiked to the site today and moved and re-stacked the lumber, blocks and similar. Thks everyone!

Updated 2022 11 02

Today BC Parks staff with the barge service moved the tent platform materials to Apodaca but not all up the trail to the actual site – distance approx 100-200 m. uphill.
We are seeking helpers to perform this task on Saturday 5 Nov with an alternative day on Sunday 6 Nov if the weather on Sat is too bad.

Trip leader will be Steve Best, SKABC’s Howe Sound Steward.
This will be in a group of experienced, well-equipped kayakers, wearing full thermal protection, paddling together both ways. Typical distance from launch to take-out is 2.8 NM one way. The day trip is weather-dependent.

Construction Phase
No dates set yet but delays until Spring 2023 are foreseen for logistical reasons.

Updated 2022 10 29

More delays!

The BC Parks landing craft is now out of service, so construction work is not scheduled to  start until Wed 16 – Sat 19 Nov. Meanwhile, the materials might be moved to the site by barge on one day next week, between Wed 2 and Sat 5 Nov.  For this task, BC Parks are not requesting our assistance, but this could change.

(In my view, it would be advantageous to move all the heavy materials from the foreshore up the bank on the same day that the barge makes its delivery but BC Parks are currently contemplating a separate day for this, to minimize barge time.)

I’ll post again if I hear anything further. /Nick

Updated 2022 10 22

Members might recall that in 2021 SKABC received a $5000 Park Enhancement Fund grant to build 4 tent platforms at Apodaca Park on Bowen Island.  We bought materials and delivered them to BC Parks last winter. Since then, we’ve been patiently waiting for the ‘go ahead’.

Gareth Wheatley, Snr Park Ranger at BC Parks called  with good news. They (3 rangers) plan to move materials to Apodaca Park (Bowen I) soon and build the 4 platforms and a composting toilet there.

As planned, they will rely on our help – They need 2 or 3 volunteer helpers for approx 3 days. The same volunteers need not participate each day – a rotation is ok although the Park Ranger will stay overnight on site and our volunteers could do likewise to minimize transport time.

Tentative dates:

Wed 2 Nov
Thu 3 Nov
Fri 4 Nov
Sat 5 Nov if needed

depending on weather/barge availability.

Day-long shifts – no overnight stay required unless you want to. Start/end times likely 08:30/17:30 at dock – Caulfeild or Horseshoe Bay or maybe Eagle Hbr/Fisherman’s Cv.

Plan: Day 1: load up trailer in N Vancouver work yard, unload & reload onto barge at Horseshoe Bay/Sunset Marina.  Volunteers travel to Apodaca on BC Parks boat. Barge unloaded by hoist. Materials hand-carried up trail to site on upper bench.

Day 2+ : Volunteers travel to Apodaca on BC Parks boat or water taxi. Lay out platform sites. Grub surface vegetation. Place concrete block footings on surface. Level & fasten support beams.

Day 3+ : Volunteers travel to Apodaca on BC Parks boat or other boat. Screw on decking. Clean up site.

Some volunteers are hoping to paddle their kayaks instead of using larger boats for transport.

Please let me know of your availability with dates asap. If you are not able to help, there’s no need to reply – but thank you for considering!

No building skills need for Day 1 – just strong backs & legs! Other days should be less strenuous.  OK to come for just one day …or more – either will be helpful!  I have 17 names so far and that will likely be more than enough, but I’m keen on having a strong reserve list in case of need.

Rain or shine. Bring a lunch, gloves, boots, PFD. Tools provided. Limited crew capacity.

I’m looking forward to putting together a great team, but my leg is still injured, so I might not be able to do much myself!

Pl reply if available to:

treasurer2_at_skabc.org         (where @ replaces _at_)

Nick Heath

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