[Jim Govett]

Thanks for your suggestion Bob.  I ended up taking it to John at Coast Outdoors in North Vancouver.  He did an amazing job, and the cost was very reasonable.  If others are in need of fibreglass repairs, I would recommend him highly.

[Former Member]

Hi

I joined SKABC earlier this year from Australia as I was coming to BC with my son, Ben, for an extended trip and wanted to meet and hopefully paddle with some local sea kayakers.

George Prevost answered my post and was kind (and trusting) enough to take on Ben and I and host us for a fortnight of paddling in the Broughton Archipelago and God’s Pocket in July. We were joined on those trips, firstly, by Heather Kirk and then by Robin Macqueen.

Ben and I had a wonderful time. This would not have been possible without George’s assistance as well as his, Heather and Robin’s company. So I am writing now, belatedly, to say a very big thank you to George for all he did for Ben and I. Also a big shout out to Heather and Robin for coming along and being such good company.

I have managed to write up a report of the two trips and added a few photos if any members are interested in reading about the trips. You can find the reports in a couple of blog posts at the link below.

https://north-america-trip.travellerspoint.com/

Ben and I are currently in California having a look around, but will be back in Vancouver the first week of November to fly out 7 November. Depending on weather and our timing, we may get ourselves organised for a day paddle (easy/beginner) before we fly. If we do, I will post to this forum to let members know.

regards

Sam North

[Kapila Jayaweera]

I am planning to do rolling practice at Sasmat lake Friday morning.

Meet up 9:30am at White Pine beach parking lot F, then use kayak carts to carry to the beach.

Usual practice time is about two to three hours.

Coordinates are (49.32630912976036, -122.88562416505222)

Bring Kayak cart, wet or dry suit. gloves, toque, goggles, nose plugs are optional.

Recommended for paddlers have some exposure to rolling or rolling exercises before.

If anyone likes to come and do rescue practice on the side are also welcome. I am not a qualified instructor to teach rolling or rescue however this could be an opportunity to practice what you have already learn.

Please posted on this forum or email me if you are coming.

Thanks

Kapila_j@hotmail.com

[Bob Maher]

Hi Jim,

I have a kevlar kayak and over the last few years I have managed to put a few good dings into the Gel Coat but I couldn’t find any Gel Coat touch Up kits. I was in a Michaels Craft Store in either Langley or Surrey and bought a 2 oz bottle of “Craft Smart Outdoor Acrylic Paint”. There are many colours to select from and it has worked. I clean the area with alcohol and put three thin coats onto the damaged area. It is not as good as Gel Coat but so far it has worked well.

Hoped this helps.

[Bob Maher]

I have had my Green Land Paddle for several Months and have found it very effective when you have a sore wrist. The only draw back was a lot of water was dripping onto my Spray Shirt and also soaking the rest of my body above the Cock Pit.

What I did to solve this was to install Drip Rings and push them about 25 inches from the tip of the paddle. Problem solved for me and if you are having the same problem, hopefully this will also help you.        Bob Maher

[Ken Bigelow]

One could always take a trip to the Skookumchuck Narrows and play around when its going off. Find the zone of comfort and bail when it gets to big.

[Jim Govett]

My kayak (Current Designs Prana) suffered a couple of small areas of damage to the gel coat this summer. There are two spots about a half inch in diameter along the keel at the bow end (bounced on rocks).  Can anybody recommend the best place to get them repaired?  I am in the Tri-Cities area of Vancouver.

Thanks

[Quirine Schuyff]

Oh no. Sorry to hear this. Yes, the serial number should help. Even if used, perhaps they can find out from the original owner/Delta?

I hope it is found. Some audacity to steal kayaks. People are brazen.

[Former Member]

Hi, Tyronne.  The boat is red, and has a number of JSC stickers on it (Jericho Sailing Centre).  Delta kayaks do have serial numbers, but as the boat was purchased used it likely wasn’t recorded.
Thanks.
Jonathan

[Tyronne L’Hirondelle]

Do you know what color it is, or any other identifying information?

how are people marking their kayaks? BC Drives licence engraved somewhere?

what other ways are people using?

[Former Member]

A friend had his 17′ red Delta kayak stolen from Hollyburn Sailing Club sometime around September 7.  The thieves cut the cable lock and carried the kayak out of the compound – some nerve.  No surveillance video, as kid’s activities at the club preclude it.  If anyone hears of such a boat for sale, please drop me a line.  Thanks.

[Roland Stefani]

I had forgotten about the Newton Wave pool practice session that Bob Maher mentioned.  But that had to be well over 10 years ago.  It was after my experience at that wave pool session that I got the idea of rough water rescue practice because I was dissatisfied afterward:   Honestly, I found doing self-rescue in the wave pool just as easy as doing it in flat water.   That was a surprise.  The experience left me wondering what it would be like in real world conditions:  cold water, fierce wind, white caps, etc.   Rather than risk learning about that in a real world experience that I might not survive,  the idea of doing rough water practice with safeguards logically followed.

Mike Gilbert asks: “Very few are skilled enough to be on the water in conditions requiring immediate action by Coast Guard.  Why would you want to be out there in the first place?”.    Exactly my point, though I am not suggesting the practice in hurricane like conditions (more below)!  Rather few are experienced  and that is exactly why a rough water practice session is needed.   Why go out unprepared or untested if we have options?

Part of the Coast Guard’s mandate is public education on water safety.    So I doubt the Coast Guard would not be willing to consider participating in a well-constructed proposal from SKABC..

It’s not that we would place people in a dangerous situation that is certain to require action by the Coast Guard.    I am confident we have leadership skill sets in SKABC that can address the on rough water challenges.  I don’t actually believe the coast guard will be needed to do an actual rescue with any high probability.  As always safety would be a priority and practice leaders would have the discretion up to the last minute of calling the event off if it just too fierce out there.   As well, I’m sure the leaders would test the concept on water themselves before offering it to the general membership.   Rather, the intend as I propose it is primarily for the Coast Guard to be on watch, firstly, to bail us out if a self or assisted rescue runs into trouble beyond the capabilities of the leaders to handle (unlikely).  Second, to provide feedback and suggestion for improvement.

I do believe we do need to wait for storm warning or big wind warning, otherwise it could be a wasted effort.    Every time I’ve kayaked Lighthouse, it’s been very mild.   The month of October or November is probably a good time to do it.

[Debra Merchant]

BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day: September 25

We are two weeks away from a significant environmental event and one that is largely home-grown by Mark Angelo and the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC some 42 years ago. There are lots of events planned and I encourage you to look at  https://www.orcbc.ca/bc-rivers-day  for various activities on September 25 to support Rivers Day. Ideas for our own event are welcome also!

 

 

 

 

[Kapila Jayaweera]

I am planning to do rolling practice at Sasmat lake tomorrow morning.

Meet up 9:30am at white Pine beach parking lot F, then use kayak carts to carry to the beach.

Usual practice time is about two to three hours or till I get tired.

Coordinates are (49.32630912976036, -122.88562416505222)

Bring Kayak cart, wet or dry suit. Gloves, toque, goggles, nose plugs are optional.

Recommended for paddlers have some exposure to rolling or rolling exercises before.

If anyone likes to come and do rescue practice on the side are also welcome. I am not a qualified instructor to teach rolling or rescue however this could be an opportunity to practice what you have already learn.

Please posted on this forum or email me if you are coming.

Thanks

Kapila_j@hotmail.com

[Former Member]

Hi Binny

I’m interested in this pair of J racks if they are still available.

Thank you very much

Joanne Ironside

778 227 6651

[Author]

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