[Cynthia Materi]

Could anyone who has done practice at Lord Byng pool please let me know how strict they are on requirements. Their notice says you need to have helmets and a maximum of a 15 foot boat. Mine is 19 feet and I have no helmet. Do you think I will run into trouble? Many thanks for your reply.

[Cynthia Materi]

SKABC’s Annual Spring Fling is a great way to start the paddling season. Traditionally we have just taken leisurely trips up Indian Arm and then partied at Cates Park.

However, how long will we be able to paddle in this area? The TMX pipeline, being built now, ends just across from Cates park.  This will result in a seven fold increase in oil tanker traffic, which significantly increases the risk of an oil spill. Not to mention traffic and the impact on Climate Change. This year there is an event to increase public awareness at the same time as our Spring Fling. We can participate in both.

We will meet with everyone at Cates Park but I will lead a trip going west on the inlet and then across and down to the TMX site. We will be part of ‘Hug the Mountain’.  See https://hugthemountain.ca/ for more info on all the things they are doing. We will return to Cates park in time for Pizza with the rest of SKABC.

Please join me on May 7 to help express how important protecting the area is to us while enjoying the area.   Register at crlee360@gmail.com.

[Nancy More]

My insurance agent says they can no longer find coverage for my boats stored at Jericho Sailing Centre.  Does anyone have an insurer who is covering their boats stored at a kayak centre like Jericho?

Thanks for any leads you can give me.

[Nick Heath]

Yes, Paul, I’ve used Sunset Marina many times, but I’m getting tired of the poor ramp angle which makes it hard to get my boat back on its trailer straight, although at least they have put back in place the side float/dock which usually get pulled out of service for the winter.  Also, they increased their day rate to $40 – ouch!

Still, after the 18 NM of rough water (well at least 6 NM of it was rough) on the way back to Richmond last time, I’ll probably just continue to use Sunset in future, unless all is calm (rare).

[Sue Johnson]

On February 15, Karin, Thom and Sue assisted Nick in unloading and stacking lumber that will eventually be used for 4 tent platforms at Apodaca Provincial Park.  A BC Parks grant provided SKABC with the money for these platforms.  BC Parks also plan to install a toilet at this location.  More help will be needed at a later date when the wood will be transported to the site and construction begins.

[Admin S. Jensen]

Members have been keen to start up in-person events — our first big one is this Saturday April 9 at Deep Cove. We’ve rented the picnic shelter at Panorama Park so let’s make this happen!

• Workshop- Trip Planning with Bob S – $15
• Workshop – Introduction to Useful Knots, Tarp Rigging and Bear Hangs  with George P — $15
• Paddle with Tony C and Katya Y — free
• Pizza lunch at noon for members — free

Signup this week through the Events Calendar at SKABC.org !

 

[Debra Merchant]

Good day,

April 9/22 is our second ‘paddle and pull’ event to work on invasive ivy in Belcarra Regional Park. We need 2 more paddlers (or you could hike in) to make this trip worthwhile for the effort needed to put it on by the Metro Parks team. For example, they complete an avian check prior to choosing our work site. We will work in a defined area near Admiralty Point and our impact is visible and rewarding. Please let me know by Sunday eve if you can join us.

SKABC members might find this of interest too: BC Marine Trails has some stewardship projects available. Francisco Island (May 5/6), Vargas Island (May 25-29) are examples. You can find out more at BCMT https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/preserving-the-coast/

Apologies, I’m reposting as we had some tech troubles..

Hope to see you soon,

Deb & Kapila
SKABC Conservation

[Nick Heath]

Thks Paul. Unfortunately, I did not see your message before I went to Gambier on Wed (yesterday).  However, all went well, thankfully.

[Former Member]

Depending on the date I could be available to go as a helper. Paul Geddes pg.wv@telus.net

Can’t you launch at the Sunset or Lions Bay Marina?

[Admin S. Jensen]

Apologies to Nick — he posted this a couple days ago and the notification didn’t go out til Wednesday. Working on the email notification issue.

 

[Clark Perry-Bater]

I now have 24 flares and 6 people who have indicated they want some (4 each).  If you are one of those, you can call or text me at 604-434-2294 and we can decide how I’ll get them to you.

[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!

[Author]

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