[George Prevost]

I recently read an article about an interesting piece of research that might be pertinent to this topic.  The researchers measured skin temperature for a number of subjects, both at normal room temperature and after various lengths of time exposed to cold water.  The subjects turned out to sort fairly well into two distinct groups.  One group had relatively cold hands at room temperature.  Their hands got significantly colder when exposed to the cold water than was the case for the other group, whose hands were warmer both at room temperature and in cold conditions.  The authors speculated, but didn’t prove, that the cause for the colder hands of some participants might have been subtle damage from previous exposure to cold.

I think this is relevant to the current discussion for two reasons.  First, a solution that may keep one person’s hands warm enough might not be effective for another person.  On the other hand, the amount of protection required to keep some people’s hands warm might be overkill for others.  The second thing to keep in mind is that allowing your hands to repeatedly get seriously cold, even well short of frostbite, may make you more susceptible to getting cold hands in the future.

[John Drent]

Skegs vs rudders anyone?

You won’t know till you experiment for yourself. But can’t stand the disconnected feel of neoprene gloves or mitts on the paddle shaft. Reminds me of driving with snowmobile mitts on. On chilly days I use fingerless sailors gloves with a synthetic leather type palm that grips well and gives me full use of fingers. If it is a bit colder I’ll wear  pogies. The cuffs should be loose enough that you can easily slide in and out. They never keep me totally dry but they cut the wind. Colder than that and I’ll wear the sailors gloves inside the pogies. But in cold weather I always carry a pair of MEC ” waterproof enough” gloves. They are very thin , are only water resistant and mostly used for cycling. If my hands are still cold after a few hours paddling, or after a lunch break, I’ll put them on under the sailing fingerless gloves with pogies over top. That still gives me a good feel for the paddle and lets me paddle all winter.

 

[Limor Friedman]

Hi Mary.

Are these still available?  If they are please email me:

Limor73@gmail.com

[Debra Merchant]

SKABC members are invited to join SISKA (South Island Sea Kayaking Association) for the November 25th meeting and presentation by Dwayne Wohlgemuth. This Thursday at 7pm on ZOOM! See below for link.

The November 25th (7pm Thursday) SISKA monthly meeting will have Dwayne Wohlgemuth sharing the story of hiking the world’s longest Esker. What is an Esker; it is a long ridge of gravel and other sediment, typically having a winding course, deposited by meltwater from a retreating glacier or ice sheet.

In 2020, Dwayne Wohlgemuth spent 40 days alone hiking across some of the most remote tundra in Canada with a goal to hike the entire length of the Thelon Esker. His expedition was chosen as the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s Expedition of the Year. He filmed along the way and a movie of his trip, titled The High Road, was selected for the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s 2021 world tour. The route crosses numerous well-known rivers including the Thelon, Hanbury, Back, and Coppermine Rivers. All those days of bugs, bogs, rocky esker, windy water crossings, and grizzlies were worth it for the epic esker scenery and the views from the top of a 60-metre-tall esker.

Dwayne grew up on a farm in northern Alberta and after an engineering degree at the University of Alberta and a couple years travelling and learning French and Spanish, he moved to the Northwest Territories in 2006. He realized that the wilderness around Yellowknife was most accessible by canoe, and immediately bought a new canoe. He has completed many multi-month canoe trips since then, first with his spouse Leanne and more recently with two young sons as well. He and his spouse Leanne have also done a couple long hikes including a 480-km hike on the Arctic Coast from Kugluktuk, Nunavut to Paulatuk in the NWT, and the 350-kilometre Canol Trail in the NWT’s Mackenzie Mountains.

Zoom Meeting Info

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523868776?pwd=OGxDUi9uMDlYT25rQmNsODh1MWdPUT09

Meeting ID: 825 2386 8776

Passcode: 481301

[Anonymous]

I have a double kayak. Would that work too in terms of length and can I access it?

Matthew

[Former Member]

I’m an owner in a older condo. I obtained permission from the strata council to install a pulley system in the stall assigned to me in the underground. The stall is limited common property. I drive a smallish car so I’m able to drive in with my kayak on the roof and raise it about 3 feet above my car.

I was a little lucky with my strata council. I had also lived in the building for a long time before my request which probably helped.

Also, make sure you adhere to the fire code.

Good luck!

[Former Member]

Jericho use to have an area where you could rent a rack for your kayaks.

Hollyburn Sailing Club in West Van has racks for members.

[Former Member]

very good question

-friend or relative with under deck space

-boat,sail, canoe, kayak club that has rental location

-storage unit

Presently my 2 current design kayaks are kept in a storage unit. Not practical or economic but that’s what I have

[Former Member]

Hello everyone, this is my first question in this forum since joining SKABC. I would like to know what kinds of storage alternatives exist out there for conveniently storing a kayak, when people live Condos or places that don’t have enough space. At the moment I am very lucky to have found a landlord who allows me to store my covered kayak protected under their deck, but I wonder what will happen next once I move out. Thanks for any comments.

[Former Member]

Hi Willa, could you send me photos? And which model are they?

Thanks

marina_gilson@hotmail

[Former Member]

Hi, I’d be interested to look at the kayaks! Could you send me some pictures to isa_spoerl@hotmail.de

Thanks!

[Connie Waddell]

Hi Could you send me info and pics please cpwadd@gmail.com Thanks

[Former Member]

Hi! I’m interested in seeing pictures 🙂 info@grayswebdesign.com

[Former Member]

Includes skirts. Not used much and always stored inside. Asking $1000 each.
Photos available. Kayaks in North Van.

Please reply to this posting by email.

[Vincent Law]

Thanks for your detailed comments John, Quirine, Nick, George, Theresa, Bob and others via email.

I’ll try paddling w/ Mitts. I have pogies and will use them when it gets colder.

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