[Former Member]

Who is/are the instructors, Kevin? Thank you for offering 🙂

[Kevin Hall]

One spot available. Very low price for a full Level 2 course offered in the Lower Mainland and no camping (sleep in your own bed every night!). Four days, May 20-23. My wife isn’t able to attend, so her spot is now open.

Learn advanced directional control, blended strokes, maneuvering in waves and current, journeying and seamanship, expedition behaviour, introduction to rolling, advanced re-entry and rescue techniques, navigation and weather.

This is a great opportunity to upgrade or hone your skills close to home with top level instruction. Contact me directly (info in the “Member List” under the “For Members” tab when you’re logged in). I’ll not post the price as it’s much lower than I’ve seen offered anywhere else.

I’ll update here when the spot has been filled.

[Heather Kirk]

Two touring paddles, both in pristine shape, both 220 cm, ideal for a taller paddler.

1. Nimbus Chinook, quill paddle design, carbon fiber shaft and blades, used 3 times. Designed to be easy on the shoulders on longer touring and expedition trips, or for a person with shoulder issues. $400.

2. Paddle made by Wave, U.S. company, carbon shaft with plastic blades. Good for playing in rock gardens or a good second paddle. Gently used. $125

Please text 778-868-2078 or email annabengall@gmail.com

[Charles Maundrell]

I think it fits on the smaller side. I am 6′ 2″ and about 195lb and its a bit tight on me around the middle. The middle of my stomach now is (41″) and found its just a bit too snug to be comfortable. Hope that helps give you an idea.

[Former Member]

May be interested for my husband. Is Large accurate in the wetsuit. If he wears a large size jacket would it be the same”. He’s 5’11” and 195lb

[Charles Maundrell]

Classic Mens MEC Farmer John Wetsuit-$50.00

***Used a handful of times. Good for a taller medium size paddler. Large Size.

Located in South Surrey

[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.

 

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