[Nick Heath]

I’m going again to Gambier to work on some tiling and the wood stove installation. The weather forecast looks reasonable. I travel in my very small power boat to a member’s private cabin, that is available for SKABC member use. For safety reasons it is better for 2 to be on site.

Another job that can be done close to the cabin is to try to clean and prepare an existing unused water storage tank and connect plastic pipes so that it fills from the adjacent stream (permit already granted). This will provide a 1000 L water reserve for dry periods, which could be treated or boiled for drinking or used for fire control in an emergency.  Other tasks (there are many) could be to locate and buck downed timber for firewood, then stack it.

So I’m looking for a hardy person who could figure out and complete these tasks without much supervision.

I’ll launch at McDonald Ramp in Richmond. but could pick up a helper in W Van e.g. Sunset Marina or Caulfeild Cove or similar.  This will be a full day.

Pl send me email if you re interested.

Nick:    treasurer2 at skabc.org

[Debra Merchant]

Our second ‘paddle and pull’ conservation trip is coming in two weeks on April 9 with spots available. Please join us for this satisfying and worthwhile Club activity!

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

During last night’s WalkerWater Film Night someone asked about the Remote First Aid course some members recently took. It was put on by Ridge Wilderness Adventures.

[Admin S. Jensen]

Tonight’s film night promises to be excellent — we’ll be showing five films that emphasize family, friendship and community, with just enough adrenaline mixed in.

Join your fellow SKABC members for fantastic films and fellowship starting at 7pm. Breakout rooms will be open during intermission too.

A Zoom link was sent a few days ago — it is also on the website event listing available to logged in members.  Details on the films are there as well.

See you tonight!

[Sue Johnson]

February 23, 2023 marks SKABC’s 40th anniversary! It is 11 months from today, are you counting? Get involved!

We would love to publish your stories – please post them on the forum.

A film presentation! We would also love to see your photos and films that capture the spirit of our celebration – contact webmanager2@skabc.org, who will tell you how to get these into our Google folder. If possible, include the year, location, and brief description of each.

Stay tuned for other contributions commemorating our 40 years as a club!

[Clark Perry-Bater]

(Replying to Roland) So far, I have 5 people interested in the flares, and I think we’ll have 30 to spread around, so 6 shouldn’t be a problem. I should have them in the next couple of weeks.

[Mike Gilbert]

Course is full.  Thank you everyone.  Mike

[Mike Gilbert]

I had one person just pull out of this course.

Takes place March 25, 26, 27, 28

Location is Vancouver – Vanier Park for Day 1

No overnight camping – just skills, rescues & re-entries and knowledge topics for the Level 2 standards.

Best things about the course?  1. It is local;  2.  It is being offered at an incredibly good price ($450.00) and 3.  It is being taught by one of the top instructors in Canada.

Call Mike Gilbert (778-835-0774) or e-mail him at: mgilbert1600@gmail.com for further information or to sign up.  Just 1 spot available.

[Sandra Waddle]

Paddle Canada 2, April 12-17. My girlfriend cannot make this trip and I’m looking for someone who can go with me! I have  room for one more kayak.  She will give a  substantial discount. The course is $1100 and she will give it to you for 850 obo. This includes accommodation in the beautiful discovery Island Lodge.  The course is put on by skils – the instruction is excellent.

https://skils.ca/course/paddle-canada-level-2-skills/

Feel free to text me at 778–8 95–9125 if interested.

 

[Sandra Waddle]

My sincere thank you to everyone who replied to this query. This information has been super helpful for me and my friend planning our trip. In the end, we have decided to go with a guided tour as the south island is slightly out of our skill level. Very excited!!!!

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Still few spots available for Cates park to Twin Island trip that Deb and I am organizing.

If you like to sign up, please follow through SKABC trip page.

https://www.skabc.org/events-2/cates-parks-to-twin-islands-2b/

Please let me know if anyone have questions.

Thanks

Kapila

[Philip Kubik]

Issues with the course have been resolved and it is posted again. You must be logged in to see the full description and instructions for enrolling in the course.

[Roland Stefani]

I asked for 1 or 2 flares because I thought there would be high demand.   But seeing little so far, I’d like to revised my request, now asking for up to 6 flares depending on demand.

[Clark Perry-Bater]

For those who have responded that they want a few flares – I don’t have them yet. When I know how many people and how many flares, I will notify the person responsible from the sailing club, and I will pick them up from him. Then we’ll decide how I will get them to you. It would be helpful if everyone could specify how many you want; they come in bags of 6, but we can break up the bags if necessary.

[Nick Heath]

The weather forecast looks good for Thu. I want to go via very small power boat to the member’s private cabin, that is available for SKABC member use, to complete the hearth on which the wood stove sits and connect the chimney. This is mostly a one-person task, but for safety reasons it is better for 2 to be on site.  The old chimney and stove were removed for fire safety reasons. The new stove should make the cabin usable year-round.

Another job that can be done close near the cabin is to try to clean and prepare an existing unused water storage tank and connect plastic pipes so that it fills from the adjacent stream (permit already granted). This will provide a 1000 L water reserve for dry periods, which could be treated or boiled for drinking or used for fire control in an emergency.  Other tasks (there are many) could be to locate and buck downed timber for firewood, then stack it and .

So I’m looking for a hardy person who could figure out and complete these tasks without much supervision.

I got no response when I proposed an overnight stay,  so I’m re-casting this as a day trip  instead. Typically, I launch my boat at McDonald Ramp in Richmond but could pick up a helper in W Van e.g. Sunset Marina or Caulfeild Cove or similar.  This will be a full day.

Pl send me email if you re interested.

Nick:    treasurer2 at skabc.org

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