[Charles Maundrell]

Classic Kokatat Paddling Jacket-$50.00

(used a handful of times and been in storage a long time. Good for a medium size paddler)

***Located in South Surrey

 

[Former Member]

Hey David

Basically as it stands to my knowledge Nick and the club have constructed a trail to the upper headlands.

Lots of open beach and area to bring a kayak up out of the high tide line. Last time I had visited Nick had created a raised log platform to store boats but again not necessarily required.

Once you walk up the path you have multiple areas to place a tent. Further back in the protected trees or closer to exposed ocean views.
I will have to see if I can find some of the google photos posted of previous trips

[Darlene Heath]

Hi David,

Nick is kayaking and will return Friday or Saturday.  He will be in touch then if you need more info. Thank you.

[Former Member]

Thanks Cameron. I’ve been on the Marine Trail map site and have all that information. I pasted the Camp Comments in my post above. I’m aware there is an intent to have a kayak landing and tent pads there and that there is a plan on paper. I’m just wondering as to the “current” status of a kayak landing and tent sites. Thanks again for your time!

[Former Member]

You can find some photos on google maps

Apodaca Provincial Park
(604) 200-2399
https://goo.gl/maps/nErZStB85iEfNW6u8

I was going to say check out https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/map/

but the link doesn’t directly go to the description

Site has changed and requires paid subscription for the site photos. Well worth the money as it’s a great site with great info. Thanks Nick and all the team

Map

[Former Member]

What is the current camping situation at Apodaca? I’m not intending on camping there, but doing a big solo of the Sound and documenting emergency overnight locations. Is there a safe place to bring up the kayak? Some relatively flat areas above high tide to pitch a tent? Thanks kindly. The BC Marine Trail states the following:

Camp Comments
Undeveloped. Park Master Plan recognizes occasional camping use, with intent to develop 6 tent sites. Several suitably level mossy benches high above beach. New access trail (2021) up steep bank near creek steers users away from sensitive bluffs.

[Former Member]

I also have the SH HX870. I did a good chunk if research and it’s one of the better options and is the predecessor of the HX860 I believe which was also a fan favorite. Make sure you get certified though for a VHS as you need a MMSI number to make us of DSC funtionality.

[Quirine Schuyff]

The one I have, Standard Horizon HX870, had really good reviews and I have heard from others that it is one of the better choices. It has the one button emergency call and Digital Select Calling plus features like way points and coordinates you can input. Mine is waterproof, floats and has a flashing beacon to find it in the dark if dropped in the water. (Beacon automatically engages when submerged.)

[Jayne Hardy]

I would like to get myself a handheld vhf for up coming summer trips and wondering if anyone has purchased one recently and could provide me with information about what to buy.

 

[Sue Johnson]

February 23, 2023 is 10 months from today. Current and former members – get involved and help us capture the spirit of our celebration –– we can’t do this without your contributions!!!

FIRST – set the mood for others and publish your own STORIES on the forum.

SECOND – we need your films and soft copies of photos to create A FILM PRESENTATION! Contact webmanager2@skabc.org, who will tell you how to get your digital pieces into our google folder. If possible, include the year, location, and brief description of each.

THIRD – Are you signed up for the May 7 Spring Fling? You could deliver HARD COPIES OF PHOTOS to Sue at the Spring Fling dinner. These will be assembled and displayed on memory boards at our 2023 in-person celebration.

Our team needs to start collecting these items NOW! Please help!

[Nick Heath]

Sorry – we adjusted the dates once already, James, so I don’t want to repeat that. It would be possible for an additional paddler to join up with us on Mon am by taking the ferry to Otter Bay Pender I or Tues at Fulford Hbr or Wed at Swartz Bay. We could meet the ferry, depending on timing.

[Former Member]

I really want to join this but I am committed to the Sun Run on the 24th.

Any chance one of the details that changed was sliding the dates? 🙂

[Nick Heath]

Trip participants have dwindled to just 3. If any member wishes to join us, please contact me.Nick H  <treasurer2 at skabc.org>. Some details have changed, but the write-up on the trip list remains mostly accurate.

[Vincent Law]

I’ve been there twice since it reopened. They don’t appear to enforce the helmet rule and I have not seen a boat longer than 15 feet there so as Philip said not sure if they will enforce it.

[George Prevost]

Some members might be interested in this, especially after Alexandra Morton’s  talk last week:

Kayakers are invited to join the Wild Salmon Flotilla in Tofino on Saturday May 7th from 11am-1pm.

Fish Farms Out! All factory fish farm licenses expire in June—time to put the pressure on!  More information is here: Flotilla for Wild Salmon

 

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