[Ted Lam]

Hi Carole,

Just to add a touch,

Please check with Coast outdoor if they have reflective deck line in, it is better to see your boat in the dark than the just black color. I checked with them twice in the winter but they ran out.

If you need this idea, buy a few feet of black nylon tube, 5/16 diameter, i found it in Canadian tire, automobile section. Slide each chunks in to the rope where your self rescue hand can grap, usually 4 locations around cockpit, along the side of the boat.

Last, if you don’t have help, use a small pair of vise grip, pull hard and clamp the rope (just use enough force so you don’t damage the rope) at the loop before the last loop so when you tight the end rope, it does not get too loose after all.

Last, last, if you still need to show you, i can come, but it has to be the first week of May.

PS. i have a same boat as you have, in white. It found me, i never know how good it was until i went all the way to Nanaimo to buy it. Love it very much like a trophy.

[Former Member]

Hi Sandra

I have paddled Pitt lake a number of times and it’s a great place. As with any long lake it can have high winds which seems the normal. As well Pitt lake is one of the largest tidal lakes so current is present at the mouth of Pitt river

Checked 2 weeks ago and the water was way down so tide makes a huge difference visiting the Marsh area. Compared to last year the water was so high it was amazing

But my only warning is power boaters if you are not going into the marsh. I unfortunately have little respect for cabin owners and power boaters in that area. Had a very negative experience with power boaters stopping at landings to letting dogs pee and poop off leash. And having to chase dogs away from doing this on the corners of the tent just no morals.
As well many of the marine parks are littered with trash from power boaters. But we did see a poor parks operator doing maintenance and cleaning up litter.

But a amazing area if the water is really high and you can explore all of the marsh

 

 

[Clark Perry-Bater]

One more thing – I think Pitt Lake is subject to strong winds (like Indian Arm), due to topography and thermal circulation on a sunny day. Just a heads up.

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Hi Sandra, as far as I know, Coquitlam Lake, as part of the Greater Vancouver watershed, is off limits to paddlers or any other people.  I think there are locked gates, etc. barring access to the lake and surrounding hills. I’ve never paddled past the narrows at the south end of Pitt Lake, so I can’t help you there.   -Clark

[Sandra Waddle]

Hi! I am thinking of doing a a 3 day kayak camping trip with a friend. We are looking at Pitt Lake as it looks like it is has campsites and may be a nice paddle. Has anyone done this trip?

Also, does Coquitlam Lake have camping? It does not look like it from the marine trails website but thought I would check.

Happy paddling,

Sandra

[Former Member]

Thanks for the responses everyone … Muchas Gracias 🙂

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Nick, as a SKABC member, you should have received several emails in the last week giving instructions to login to see the films. If you are still having trouble getting the instructions, give me a call. (log in to find contact info for Clark – admin)

[Nancy More]

No idea about Mad Frog, but Seasucker sells rod holders and their suction system is great.

Rod Holders

I bought my roof rack from a bike shop out in the Valley, but if you can’t find a local supplier, they do on-line sales.

[Former Member]

Hey Carole … I’ve replaced deck lines previously and its pretty easy.    First step is to draw out how the current lines are setup on your kayak (so that you know how to install the new line).  In particular note location and type of knots.  2nd step is to get some new line (your local kayak shop can probably sell you some).  3rd step is to install following the layout you drew from the original lines.   Couple of things to consider / you might need:

• BBQ lighter to melt the ends of the line where you cut it.
• You may need to learn how to tie some specific type of knots (e.g. https://www.101knots.com/hangmans-knot-noose.html).
• You might need a 2nd set of hands to help you tighten the line.

I recommend looking online as well as there are a bunch of good resources about deck lines … e.g. https://paddling.com/learn/deck-lines-rigging .

Finally, if this is not your thing I would recommend your local kayak shop and I am sure they can do the work for you … e.g.

https://westerncanoekayak.com/ (Abbotsford)

https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/ (North Van)

[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi Nick, you need to be logged in to see the info as the event is for club members. Thanks!

[Former Member]

Hi … I was wondering if anyone knows how to find the film festival info?   I checked the link on the SKABC site but it seems to go no where …

Thanks

[Mark Stoakes]

Take a photo of the deck and the old deck lines. Then when you snip the old ones off you can remember the pattern. Usually 4mm cord is used for deck lines

[Former Member]

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/legitim-chopping-board-white-90202268/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_content=free_google_shopping_clicks_Cooking&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvYSEBhDjARIsAJMn0lgZqu1Rv0ExIH32RVzW9s3_tHZfvvwLzlaJctbfwR1p8efaZwutXH4aAuX4EALw_wcB

[Former Member]

couple threaded rubber feet on Amazon, not sure if homedepot or Lee valley might sell something

 

[Former Member]

I searched and doesn’t seem to be a very popular item.
Just a random idea could you not make one from a ikea plastic cutting Board?
add some straps and I see some rubber bumpers. I’m sure those could be sourced.

[Author]

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