[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi, I’ve heard that long-time club president Mercia Sixta may know about the videos. I’ve spoken to her on the phone before but don’t know her personally. Does anyone keep in touch with her to ask?

Susan Jensen

[Mick Allen]

Stern and especially bow lines are required – so no cantilevering, and rack stresses by side wind loads are minimized by being taken by the end lines.  Boat is carried right side up [it’s rockered curvaceous shape is supported adequately by the rack spacing – think of the diffential loading in abrupt changing conditions on and in waves when we’re paddling!]. As Peter mentions,  main heavy loading is in the centre with the sprayskirt attached and the waist opening tied off and inverted [or a ckpt cover if present] to eliminate rain ingress at speed and use the end compartments for the light items like clothing, tents etc.

For the end ties if possible, use a triangulated approach from ea side of the bumper [frame tabs or whatever is used] so that end  movement is minimized [and thereby minimal unwanted twist stress to the racks].

. . . I never could see the point of those roof top carriers when we’ve got a much more voluminous and especially doubly useful method – and they look meaningful and cut the wind so much better. Or if a seakayak is too big, just pick up one of the many short 2nd hand WW boats that appear on craigslist once in awhile.

[And joking must be inserted: because of the yak’s hydrodynamic shape, at high rates of speed it will actually fly a little bit thereby reducing much of that rack loading, heh heh.]

 

 

 

[Vincent Law]

The racks are typically spaced 3 feet apart which is too close together for objects that are 16’-18’ long. (3 foot spacing is ideal for bike rack and mounting skis.) Also, Kayaks have a big surface area which can pick up a lot of wind loads that will be transferred directly to the rack. The long overhang at both ends of the rack can result in cantilevered forces that can readily overload the racks, even if it’s just for a split second.

I would suggest making the kayaks as light as feasible. I.e. store as little as possible in the compartments. If you have to store items in the compartments then put them in the cockpit as suggested above.

[Mick Allen]

Kayaks are just dual purpose roof-top carriers!

[Peter Kearney]

Hi Tyronne,

Light, bulky stuff is fine in the hatches. If heavier then better in the cockpit with a secure cover over it. Weight of all the kayaks and gear should not exceed the load rating of your car/ roof rack system. Take apart paddles can also go in the cockpit. Cheers, Peter

 

 

[Tyronne L’Hirondelle]

is it okay to put gear in your hatches when you are transporting a kayak on your car?  I’m thinking I can save truck space by carrying light and soft gear, (spray skirts, lifejackets, wetsuits) in the hatches while the kayaks are on the roof rack. any thoughts?

[Former Member]

Item has been sold. Thanks

[Former Member]

Hi Jennifer

Interested in this PFD, please email kathy_f@shaw.ca

Thanks

Kathy

[Sue Johnson]

Our FALL FLING and VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION event will be held Saturday, Sept 10 at Cates Park in North Vancouver.

This is your invitation to enjoy a day paddle followed by a dinner hosted by SKABC. We hope you will join us for one or both of these! To register, log on and go to the event calendar.

THE PADDLE – for members only

Participants on this members-only paddle must have immersion gear and be able to do a wet exit and assisted rescue. Paddle trips will be coordinated to finish at Cates Park in time for the picnic.

Kayak rentals are available through the Deep Cove Kayak Centre, (604) 929-2268 or (604) 985-2925.

Trip destinations will be available soon.

THE DINNER (rain or shine!)

We have reserved the picnic shelter beside the boat launch at Cates Park from 4:00-8:00pm. Having a shelter and pop-up tent means our event is not weather dependent! Our menu is appetizers, salads, a pizza variety – with lots of vegetarian – plus dessert and beverages. Please use the comment box to advise the Social Committee of any dietary restrictions when signing up so we can order accordingly. We will request a 5:00pm pizza delivery.Please bring your mess kit (plate, cutlery, cup). You may also wish to bring your own chair.

Members are free to bring a guest; a small donation towards the pizza from non-member guests would be appreciated. Or, if a family member will join you, you’re encouraged to sign them up as an additional family member for $10 so they can attend events all year. Contact membership1@skabc.org If you need help with this.

If you have any hard copies of old (or current!) trip photos that you could contribute to the 40th anniversary, deliver them to Sue at the dinner.

Please contact social2@skabc.org if you are able to supply and install a tarp should the weather be questionable.

Lorraine will bring the club library so you can borrow or return SKABC books and audio-visual materials.

Do not attend if you have COVID symptoms.

Consider carpooling and arrive early.

Address
4141 Dollarton Highway
North Vancouver, British Columbia

[Former Member]

Hi Helen, please message me at 604-353-8777.  Thanks,

Jennifer

[Helen Beer]

Hello

I am interested in purchasing one of the paddling jackets

Would like to see if it fits me.

Thanks,

Helen Beer

[Former Member]

Small diameter shaft for small hands, and proportionally sized blade.  Both paddles are in very good condition.

$75 each.

[Former Member]

No size tags but think they are size 16 – fit small adult.  Brand new condition.

$75 each

[Former Member]

MsFIT Small for chest size 34-38 inches.  Very adjustable for length and width. Like new!  $225 new – asking $125

[Former Member]

Very good condition!  SOme minor scratches due to regula wear.

Extremely stable and efficient kayak with rudder, bulkheads, lots of packing space for touring including a very handy middle storage compartment – can be a space for the family dog!  Generous leg and foot room. We toured the coast with our kids using this boat from the time the youngest was 3 years old – never felt unsafe and it handled very well even with just one person paddling.  Kids are now grown so we are switching to single kayaks.

White deck and hull with green hatch covers and trim.  22.5 feet long, 28 inches wide.    $3200.

 

 

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