[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi Theresa and Megan, thanks for your messages. We’re working on the details of this course and will post updates here asap.

[Former Member]

Hi Philip – I’m also interested in the course but I don’t see it in the Course Schedule when I login (nothing is posted). Am I missing something?

[Philip Kubik]

Megan, are you a member of SKABC? This course is only open to club members. If you are a member, please do the following to see the full course information with contact information. 1) Log in. 2) On the menu bar, select Training. 3) In the Training menu, select Course Schedule. The course should be listed with a brief description. 4) Click on the course title and a full description should appear. You must be logged in for step 4.

[Megan Moser]

I’m interested in this course, and so is my daughter. The listing on the website does not show a contact.  How can we find out more?

[Philip Kubik]

SKABC and PIKA are jointly offering Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills course at a significant discount compared to commercial courses. The practical portion of the course will take place on May 28 & 29 but there will also be with virtual sessions for theory on two evenings.

The Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills course will give participants the skills and knowledge to move you beyond flat water to slightly rougher water. There is a strong focus on re-entry techniques and the skills required to safely plan and execute a day trip.

For additional information and to register, select Course Schedule from the Training menu of the SKABC website and scroll to the course.

[Mike McHolm]

Hi Nick,
Thanks for the info. I think the link is a dot info not a dot com: https://seatemperature.info
Cheers,
Mike

P.S. My two cents; I teach up to Skills L-2 at Jericho Beach Kayak and I generally wear my dry suit year round with merino wool base layers (top and bottom), wool socks, synthetic t-shirt, nylon pants and neoprene gloves. This works for immersion in winter and summer. If I get cold in the winter I’ll add a thin jacket. In summer I spend a lot of time in the water, either standing up to my waist or chest teaching rolling, rolling myself for practice or to cool off, and demonstrating solo re-entries. On really hot days I’ll go with a “farmer john” wet suit. I always keep a neoprene beanie in my pfd. You can put one on cold and wet and within 5-10 seconds your head will be warm. Goes a long way for comfort in cold conditions and can help prevent hypothermia.

Long story short, my motto is dress for the water first and weather second. Always look up water temperature as part of your trip planning. Always carry a complete change of clothes and bivy sack in a dry bag on all outings.

[Roland Stefani]

You suggest thermal protection for most days.   Is there any  generally accepted threshold temperature below which thermal protection is recommended?

[Vincent Law]

The rules have changed. Thx for pointing it out.

[Philip Kubik]

In addition to the 15 foot upper limit on length cited by Lorraine, helmets are required. This information is only apparent during the registration process. Also, contrary to earlier information, registration opens at 12 PM on Mondays for the upcoming Friday session.

[Nick Heath]

Questions arose at Monday’s meeting on the topic of ocean water temperatures, in relation to cold water shock and hypothermia in local waters.

It seems that there are abundant data, although it isn’t quite clear to me how the measurements are taken i.e. at what depth.  Assuming these are surface (or near-to-surface) temperatures, here is what the web site http://www.seatemperatureinfo.com shows for today:

Ucluelet 7.8 C (annual mean range is about 8 C winter to 13 C in summer)

Interestingly, the Strait of Georgia is slightly colder in winter, presumably due to runoff and less influence from warm currents, but gets quite warm in summer, especially where flushing is minimal, like in Desolation Sd.

Hornby Island 7.4 C (annual mean range is about 7 C winter to 17 C in summer with occasional days reaching over 20 C.)

I’ve measured 22 C at the surface in summer in Howe Sd.

So most of the year, but not necessarily every day in July & August , you should be wearing your thermal protection.

In addition, I’ve noticed how much colder than our ocean are local lakes and rivers. Brrr.

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

I just found out from Byng pool that all kayaks must be shorter than 15 feet. So that doesn’t work for me unless someone has a shorter kayak that they’re willing to share in the future. I was able to cancel my spot for this Friday and get a full refund.

[Vincent Law]

Ted and I plan to be there this coming Friday. We can assist each other w/ exercise.

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

Is anyone going to Byng pool for kayak practice this Friday evening? (Or any future Friday evenings?) I want to practice self rescue and attempt rolling and would love to have a buddy.

[Vincent Law]

FYI: kayak practice at Lord Byng swimming pool has re-started. It’s a great place to practice rolling, rescues, wet exits… (not to do laps 🙂

The sessions are on Fridays, 8pm to 9pm, $11. Pool info is here:

https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/lord-byng-pool-hours-location.aspx

Ted sent me a tip on how to register on line (the phone is rarely answered):

https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search

Type in: “kayak” in search word.
Days of the week: Friday
Starting date: one day before the friday you want
Then scroll down to find “lord byng pool”

[Cynthia Materi]

Remember that trips are now posted on the trips list. Coming up first is the 2nd Sunday of the month day trip, March 13. Join Theresa and Cynthia on a leisurely exploration of the Indian Arm and area. Destination will depend on wind and group preference. Could include Rocky Point, Racoon Island, Jug Island beach, Twin Islands or Thwaytes Landing.  This is for beginners and laid-back paddlers.
Sign up now.

 

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