[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Anyone planning to surf at Skook over the long weekend? I am looking for paddling partners for safety.

 

Katya 604-600-3738

[Nick Heath]

My earlier reply does not appear to have been posted so I’ll try again.

1. We learned that the fee is ‘voluntary’, whatever that means… (I doubt they will issues tax receipts for ‘donations’ made.)

2. You should refer to the BCMT map but some of the camping sites on that map are no longer ‘approved’ by the Ahousaht, but I don’t know what they wil say or do if they find you camping at one of those sites.

3. I’d suggest Nuchatlitz or Nootka Sd instead of Clayoquot. (Long approach paddle for the former.)

[Quirine Schuyff]

Hi Everyone:

Is anyone interested/able to carpool? I am coming from Vancouver and was thinking of leaving Friday morning/return Monday midday and parking at Horseshoe Bay but….

I was checking for parking reservations at Horseshoe Bay and it looks as though there is no space to reserve so may have to drive on the ferry? Or maybe there is always space for unreserved cars?

Alternately there still seems to be space on the ferries to reserve for cars and might be a similar cost?

I don’t think I’ll have the option for someone to drop me off/pick me up.

[Monty Drake]

I spoke with Coastal Fire Centre today. no list of approved camp stoves but was told to go on the assumption that if it was sold in Canada, it should be ULC/CSA approved. Their big concern is sparks. No alcohol stoves, e.g.Trangia

[Former Member]

Hi Maureen, I’ve been looking for one. I’ll buy it from you!

[Former Member]

That is a really good price for an ExPed. I hope you will be able to trade for the one you want.

I have an ExPed Downmat Lite 5M, which is full-width. I suspect it is the one you were probably looking for. It has served me well now for 3 (very full) seasons kayaking and backpacking. I’ll keep an eye out for another one for you. I’ve seen a few go by on EBay. They’re not easy to come by and typically get posted for reasons similar to yours.

For the curious, I have not had any delamination issues. I have been careful to keep my mat out of hot cars and tents. The face fabric is a reasonable balance between tough and light. Make sure you don’t have a knife or spork in your pockets when going to bed.

[Maureen Benzon]

exped Downmat HL winter m

Last year I did not camp at all. The year prior, I inadvertently brought home an exped mummy pad instead of my own rectangular one.

I do not like the mummy and would like to sell it and replace with a full mattress.

It’s in good condition but I don’t know anything else.

see

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/nvn/spo/d/north-vancouver-exped-down-sleeping-pad/7350703952.html

for photos

Maureen

778-712-1035

[Theresa Davies]

Useful update, thanks Deb!

[Debra Merchant]

 

Hello,

Paul Grey, President of  BC Marine Trails sent this message for anyone heading to Vargas Island. The Ahousaht are selling voluntary permits at the Hostel in Tofino or at Paddle West Kayaking. Attached map.

Deb Merchant

 

[Former Member]

Yes sending you a message.

[Theresa Davies]

I’m interested – July 28-August anytime timeframe works for me. Been there a couple times- beautiful. Thanks for the offer.

Theresa

778 870 6043

[Former Member]

Sold

• Seaward Chinook Sea Kayak
• Good condition
• Yellow top, white hull
• 17ft long, 24 inches wide, big cockpit
• Great boat for day paddle as well as going on multiday trips
• Includes paddle, spray skirt, pump, throw bag and paddle float
• See review at https://paddlingmag.com/boats/seaward-chinook-tx-kayak-review/
• Located in Ambleside, West Vancouver
• Asking $1700
• Contact Nick nick@jones.ca

[Sarka Lhotak]

Hi Ron, I am very interested,  anytime  after July  27th is good.

Sarka Lhotak

Lhotaks@mcmaster.ca

[Eva Jackson]

I’d love to pick this up for my granddaughter!

Eva 604 619 6915

Saturday or Sunday after 5pm?

[Former Member]

Free

– Paddle float

– paddle leash

– feathercraft sprayskirt

Pick up needed in East Van either Saturday afternoon or Sunday during the day.

[Author]

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