[Former Member]

all good! Thanks again

[Nick Heath]

Oops!

My earlier comment was an error – I was thinking of another site (Bain Ck).

Anyhow, I visited the Ramillies site on that same day last week and all seemed to be in order. The same general conditions apply here, but it is more likely than Bain Ck for other users to be present. Enjoy!

[Nick Heath]

You can download and I recommend a good map of Gambier trails at https://gambierislandconservancy.ca/trails

You can also try just landing at Gambier Ck/Douglas Bay and following the trail that is on the N side of the creek leading, from the campsite/picnic area, but I haven’t taken it, so maybe it is not the correct one. However, you can also walk up the creek bed a little way at this time of the year – not much water flowing. I was there last week.

[Former Member]

Hi there,

I’m wondering if anyone has information about a short hike leaving Douglas Bay on Gambier going to a waterfall and natural pools. I remember doing this hike as a kid, and am hoping to do it again but can’t remember any of the details.

Thank you in advance!

 

Danielle

[Susan Murray]

Hi Kevin, we also cracked the hull of our Delta 12.10 in the same place. since we purchased it from Western, I called them first, they emailed me the name of the Delta factory person to speak to in Maple ridge. We took the boat to the factory  and it was repaired free of charge but it took over a month, 5 weeks? said it was 1/1000 crack! the repair is excellent, can’t  see the damage.

[Former Member]

Hi Nick and Martin,

Thank you for your replies.

My plan is to stay there the night of September 3rd.

I’m loving the BC Marine Trails map, such an amazing resource!

Thanks for the helpful notes. I’ll take a look for the fire pit and dismantle it if I can find it.

Thank you again! This was super helpful.

Danielle

[Former Member]

Hi Nick and Martin,

Thank you for your replies.

My plan is to stay there the night of September 3rd.

I’m loving the BC Marine Trails map, such an amazing resource!

Thanks for the helpful notes. I’ll take a look for the fire pit and dismantle it if I can find it.

Thank you again! This was super helpful.

Danielle

[Devi Desabhatla]

Couple of years back I had to repair a fibreglass canoe, but the process is the same.

I found this information extremely useful:

Fiberglass Repair

 

Also… trace the crack to its end on either side, then drill through a small 2 mm or so hole. This prevents the crack from spreading further.

 

All the best.

 

 

[Mike McHolm]

Google says “Report Sick or Dead Animals – Wildlife Health – Gov.bc.ca”

Call RAPP at 1 877 952-7277 for injured or distressed wildlife or wildlife interactions where public safety may be at risk.
Office: 250 751-3234.
Office: 250 751-3219.
Email: Caeley.Thacker@gov.bc.ca

[Quirine Schuyff]

I brought my kayak in to them to fix and they did a great job. Just took a couple of hours I think. Definitely try calling again. I think I emailed them via their website. Perhaps try that avenue too. They are out in Maple Ridge.

Good luck!

[Kevin Amos]

Cracked my hull behind the seat just before the bulkhead on my Delta 16. Used the Delta repair kit to fix the crack on the beach and continued the trip. I called Delta and was told to email the details with photos. I have yet to get a response. Does anyone have experience repairing and could offer advice?

https://westerncanoekayak.com/repair-kit-for-delta-kayaks/

[Kathy Romses]

You could try calling the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre 604-258-7325 (SEAL)

Best,

Kathy

[Former Member]

Paddling today we came across a dead seal by Admiral Point in Indian Arm. Is this something we should be reporting to some authority?

Thank you for your time.

Karen Matier

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Date and time changed to Wednesday Aug 31st at 10am instead of Tuesday.
Please contact me if anyone likes to join.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

I am heading to Sasmat lake tomorrow morning (Aug 30th) at 9:30am to do some rolling practice about 2hours. If any one likes to join, please let me know.

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

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.

Thanks

Kapila

Cell – 604 626 9053

Email – kapila_j@hotmail.com

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