[Maureen Benzon]

Since this post I have been wondering about the actual difference between a tensor banadage and a compressor bandage. The are variables like “long stretch” and “short stretch” but Alberta heallth has this to say:

What is a compression bandage?
A compression bandage is a long strip of stretchable cloth that you can wrap around a sprain or strain. It’s also called an elastic bandage or a Tensor bandage. The gentle pressure of the bandage helps reduce swelling, so it may help the injured area feel better.

Elastic sleeves that you can pull over an injured area work the same way. Bandages and sleeves are not expensive. You can buy them at most pharmacies.
How do you use one?
A compression bandage may help most to prevent swelling in the first few days after your injury. You can wear it longer than that, as long as it doesn’t make your pain worse.

Putting on a compression bandage is easy, and you can do it at home. The steps are similar, whether for a wrist, an ankle, or anywhere else you would wear one. Follow any instructions that come with the bandage.

[Kevin Webmaster]

My dad asked me to forward the information about the Kayak to help him and my mom in selling their double Kayak. Interested offers can contact me at laughingmarmot@gmail.com.

Nimbus, Fiberglass Kayak 20FT long. Well looked after, stored in Garage.For Sale.  $425.00.

 

For Sale  $15.00.  Yakima Rack Attack with Kayak brackets.
For Sale. $15.00 each   Nimbus Paddle.    M.E.C. Paddle

For Sale $15.00.   Feather Craft Cart. Parking lot to launch area.

2 M.E.C. Skirts. 2 Wet Suits. 2 Life Jackets.

Thank you!
Melanie Devoy

 

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

Hi Limor, I’m also interested. Have you taken your boat on longer trips? Is there enough room in the hatches for an extended trip?

Thanks,

Lorraine Sharpsteen

[Susan Jensen]

Hi Limor, I’m very interested in trying this boat. Will contact you directly.

[Limor Friedman]

 

Norse Idun is about 15 months old kayak.

length: 15.11” , 21” wide. About 51 lb

perfect for the smaller paddler.

Hard chine , Dry hutches

I added:

* knees foams- done by James Manke for a perfect roll. Keel strip, reflective lines, tubes and an extra hole for an easy reentry.
asking $3200

will send more pictures to those who are interested.

[Maureen Cureton]

Sounds like great fun Ken. Sadly (for me), I cannot make it that weekend.

[Ken Bigelow]

Awesome 👍

Should be a fun if the weather cooperates.

[Margaret Dessau]

I’m interested if weather forecast is good

[Admin S. Jensen]

This season we relaunched the Short Notice Paddle forum. In case you couldn’t find it earlier, is now under the Forums menu and is visible to all members. Go to the skabc.org, log in, navigate to the forum and click “subscribe”.

FYI, here is the info and guidelines for this forum:

Interested in an informal paddle with other club members? Check out the topics in this forum. Want to invite others on a short notice paddle?  Create a new topic. To learn more about using this forum and to subscribe, see the information at the bottom of this page.

Note that all activities arranged through this forum are unofficial paddles neither organized nor led by SKABC, and are not covered by club insurance. Participants are responsible for their own safety at all times.

When you join a short notice call-out paddle, you are responsible for your own preparedness. Contact the organizer ahead of time to find out details. Be honest about your paddling abilities and make sure the other participants will be at a similar paddling level. Ahead of the paddle, check the weather and conditions. Make sure you have all Transport Canada required equipment. Also, bring a chart or equivalent map. Be prepared to suggest a Plan B just in case.  See the Trip Planning Page page for resources on equipment, safety and preparedness.

The beginning of the season is a great time to make sure you’re subscribed to the Short Notice Paddle Forum. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to get this going again.

[Quirine Schuyff]

I’m very interested!

[Ken Bigelow]

Have you ever wanted to visit every Howe Sound Marine Trail site in one shot?

Well… here’s your chance.

3 Days / 2 Nights
6 Marine Trail Sites
1 Bonus Card
Best poker hand wins.

At each site everyone draws a card from the deck.
One bonus stop could completely change the game.

This is not a race, just a fun multi-day paddle through the Howe Sound with good people, coastal camping, questionable luck, and hopefully decent weather.

Expect:

Big scenery
A moderate group pace
Lots of laughs
A bit of strategy
And a very real chance your perfect hand gets destroyed at the final stop.
More route details to come once weather is locked in.

Let’s go do something different.

Launch Location: Porteau Cove
Launch Time: 9:00 AM
Trip Class: 3C

[Ken Bigelow]

Looks like a great time. I will put my name down for this also.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Our insurer wants participants on our trips to be members. If we hold anything where non-members attend, we need to inform them. (ie. Holiday Party).
So while it is possible that we “could” in theory welcome guests, we would need to check with the insurer first and let them know the type of event.

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Theresa,

Decades ago, guests were permitted on club trips if they signed a waiver. This was problematic, as it was a paper waiver and soon lost. Now we have moved on to electronic waivers, so even that is not possible.

The reason that we require participants to be members is for the comfort and protection of the trip leaders. We owe our volunteers a huge thanks. Without them, we would have no club

🙂

[Theresa Davies]

Got it- thanks, Kevin.

 

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