[Former Member]

SKABC members … I am planning on going to the Copeland Islands this summer for a kayak trip.   I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations regarding parking in Lund, route to take from Lund to the islands, location of good/best campsites and any other useful information you might be willing to share.

When I come back I will create and share a trip report + map & photos.

Thanks in advance …

[Quirine Schuyff]

Thank you everyone for the thoughts.
I think I like Maureen’s idea for now to minimize the need for another piece of gear. I thought there might be a way to use one carabiner that could be slotted into different loops but I don’t think that’s possible.

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Hi Vincent, I don’t know about anybody else, but when I click on the link you posted for the towing video, it takes me to one of my email addresses, not your video. I suspect it’s because the link starts with mail.Google.com. I imagine it came from your email.  Can you fix it? Thanks, Clark Perry-Bater

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Quirine,

If you already have a quick release belt, there is no need to buy a new one. I have the North system which has a loop on both sides of the belt. At the end of the long line I have a carabiner (Large for ease of use, and unable to come off the line) This end will always be attached to the towed boat. About 15′ up (just long enough to comfortably clear your boat) I have a trucker’s hitch with another carabiner through the loop and attached to my belt on the other side. If I want a long tow it is a simple matter to release the carabiner, pull out the hitch and extend my rope to the full length. Belts sold in Canada have an extra long rope to meet with coast guard requirements and it is a bit longer than is comfortable. If you carry a throw rope as well, you can shorten your tow rope, but experiment before you cut! I don’t remember specs off hand I could can go and measure, or better still let’s get out and have a practice.

Maureen

[Nick Heath]

…and a fine boat it is, Reed, but will you admit to how many miles are under her keel?

[Vincent Law]

Here are a videos on the towing:

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#search/towing/FMfcgxwLtQLVSDGgQRztLzztxshbMlCV?projector=1

 

[Mike Gilbert]

Hi Quirine.  I use a a separate system I invented and has been patented.   Let me know if you are interested.  Currently in stock and sell for $35.00.  Mike

[Reed Clarke]

So, I’ve noticed some comments recently about people having difficulty finding outdoors gear, including kayaks. I have a second boat I take out occasionally, that I would be willing to part with.

It’s an Atlantis Spartan, which you can see pictured below. All the stats on the boat are available at the Atlantis website – https://www.atlantiskayaks.com/

I live in East Burnaby, not far from Barnet Marine Park. We could head down there for a test paddle. If you like it, make me an offer.

All my contact info is in the members list.

Cheers, Reed Clarke

[Peter Kearney]

Hi Quinine,

Lots of different takes on this subject. I like a pigtail with a big beener on one end and a quick release belt on the other with floatation somewhere.

Cheers, Peter

[Nancy More]

Okay, just a follow-up to this. For anyone new to this, there has been a perennial problem with chemical off-tastes to water in MSR Dromedary bags.  Read back up this thread to learn what I did.

My bags also act as part of my emergency kit, so I fill them up and change the water out about every 6 months.   Yesterday, I tasted the 6 month old water in all 4 of them and it was clean with no off-tastes.  So, if you were waiting for me to report back, here it is 4 years later!!

[Quirine Schuyff]

I’d like to add a short tow option to my rescue tow line.  Do I simply need to put a loop and a carabiner halfway or less of my existing rope? Or just a loop? It would be nice to not have two carabiners in there.
oddly I couldn’t really find much when searching for information. Perhaps there is a reason for that!?

Maybe I need a separate system?

Thanks!
Quirine

 

[Karin Hartner]

Thanks for this,Allan

Karin

[Former Member]

Even though we are all being asked to stay home, there are many of us who are in regions where we can access water to paddle via Forest Service Roads (FSRs). If that is you, please take a few minutes to watch this safety video and please pass it on to those who are new to traveling on FSRs on our coast.

[Dermot Shane]

we are heading out now, maybe see you, heading same direction

[Maureen Benzon]

Wednesday 5 May.

Meet me on the beach in front of the kayak rental at 4.00 if you would like to join me for a short paddle around twin Islands. We’ll do a slightly scenic route.

Please let me know if you are coming. Text 778-712-1035. If no-one is joining me, I might not wait until 4.00

If you don’t know me I paddle a small white NDK kayak

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