[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.

[Former Member]

Hi Ron,

My wife Donna and I are very interested for early August…or any time in August.

thanks

Doug Williams

[Ronald Simmer]

Hi SKABC folk. All the campsites in the Broken Islands are booked up by now but I propose a small group rent some rooms in the Broken Islands Lodge (formerly the Sechart Lodge) and paddle a few days end of July or early August. Right now there are open dates weekends or weekdays. Price is about $130 per day for 2 meals, hot showers, nice beds and cheer around the fireplace.  Email me at ron.v.simmer@gmail.com with your preferred dates and details about sharing rooms.  The deal is we park at a lot off the Tofino highway, launch boats and paddle a short distance to the lodge. They may have rentals if you dont have a kayak.  So let me know.   I am a long time member who used to lead trips to the west coast of Vancouver Island, but have been absent for a few years.   Cheers  Ron Simmer

[Former Member]

For those who don’t know, you can see a current map of wildfires in the province here:

https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/f0ac328d88c74d07aa2ee385abe2a41b

There are 211 active fires right now and I was surprised to see 4 of them are here in the Coastal zone.

[Mike Gilbert]

If you are in town and looking for something worthwhile to do on the water, Mike Gilbert is offering 4 different clinics this weekend for a cost of $150.00 for all four clinics.

Days begin @ 0900 hrs. and go until 1600 hrs. (ish) both Saturday & Sunday.

on the program…
Sat morning – paddle strokes skills and techniques
Sat afternoon – rolling skills
Sun morning – Greenland paddle skills
Sun afternoon – Re-entry skills

We meet in Vanier Park parking lot (by the Coast Guard station).

Maximum number is 6.  I have 3 spots left for those interested.  E-mail me (mgilbert1600@gmail.com) or give me a shout on my phone 778-835-0774 if interested.

[Former Member]

The FCRCC around Bowen small boats race this year is on July 25.

There will be the full course of 32km and a relay option with legs of 15km and 18km.

Currently there is only one Sea Kayak registered so far.

The event organizers are wondering if anyone from SKABC would like to participate.

There is a registration form with all the details about the race on it:

https://forms.gle/8MDQyYWYrJmMrGPfA

Contact Rob Magus robmaguscoaching@gmail.com with any questions.

[Author]

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