[Kevin Hall]

Hi All, you’re invited to join SISKA’s Zoom presentation this Thursday at 7pm.

The feature presentation is “Packing your kayak for camping” with Lynn Baier. She will provide some tips on how to pack your kayak for camping. It will include a short video of Lynn packing her kayak. Questions can be asked as the video is running – this presentation is meant to be interactive.

Click the link below to join the meeting. And add “SKABC member”  to your Zoom screen name after you join the meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85082017239?pwd=Z1FTeVV0U2FkVlpjV0tvdHdKOFFLQT09

Meeting ID: 850 8201 7239
Passcode: 865306

[Admin S. Jensen]

Webmaster’s note: Sorry about all of the reply notifications members have been receiving. I am working on fixing the forum settings. Thank you for your patience,  Susan Jensen

[Kallie Cunningham]

I would love to have a couple if possible Clark. I know mine are all out of date.

Kallie – 604 619 3016 – I live on the North Shore and am driving to and from White Rock this weekend/most weekends on Saturday/Sunday.

[Reed Clarke]

Mike, sounds like you have a specific place that will accept your expired flares. Where would that be?

Cheers, Reed

[Mike McHolm]

I’m confused as to why anyone would want expired flares. Isn’t it unsafe? I turn mine in when they expire.

[Clark Perry-Bater]

I am a member of a sailing co-op and our 6 sailboats are having their sets of emergency hand-held flares replaced this year since they are 4 years old and expiring. So we have 30 of these barely-expired flares to hand off to any SKABC members who would like some, for free. If you are interested in getting some, reply to this post and I’ll get them to you.  – Clark P-B (Outreach and Promotions Co-officer)

[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.

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