[Quirine Schuyff]

Is this Pacific Scuba Industries?

[Bob Salo]

One owner Lightspeed Phoenix.  Thermoform construction.  Large capacity touring 17 ft 6 inch long.  Large easy opening/closing hatches.  I am 6 ft 2 inches tall and fit comfortably in the cockpit.  The forward bulkhead was moved forward 2 inches when constructed to give me full leg extension.  A very unique feature is the drop-down skeg/rudder system positioned 3 ft forward of the stern.  This enables the big boat to turn and handle like a smaller boat.  A very experienced kayak in good shape.
Bob Salo –  contact me for pictures or more info

besalo@telus.net

[Theresa Davies]

Thanks for all the tips for getting my drysuit wrist seal replaced.
Michelle at PSI got it done and did a fantastic job, highly recommend, especially if yoir suit is Level Six brand.
“(PSI) in Abbotsford offers professional drysuit repair and maintenance services, including seal replacements, zipper work, and leak repairs for various suit brands.”

 

[Maureen Benzon]

SOLD

[Philip Kubik]

I invite SKABC members to join me on an early season paddle around English Bay on Sunday, March 8. This trip will include crossing from Locarno Beach to Siwash Rock (3 nm) and paddling up False Creek to Science World. For additional information and to register, log in to the SKABC website and select English Bay Circumnavigation on the Trip List. Registration is required.

[Bob Maher]

Hi Everyone. Parking at Trout Lake Community Center for our In Person meeting this coming Monday.

I just checked with Trout Lake Community Center about the “free three hour parking”. After we park, we have to register our cars at the IPAD Kiosk that is “Inside” the Community Center, in the area of the front desk.

Hope to see you on Monday.

[Kelly Robertson]

SKABC will be offering a Currents Course June 12 – 14 for half the price, and it includes accommodations.  It will be posted soon so stay tuned.

[Roberto Dominguez]

PIKA is organizing a currents course with Deep Cove Kayak at Skookumchuck Narrows and there are still some spots available.

I attended the course last year (with PCL2) and had a lot of fun… although I spent a bit of time in the water 😉 I am rolling now (yay!) and will be attending again (with PCL2.5).

The course is three days, the currents speed increasing each day, so you gradually gain confidence.

Here’s the info:

• Monday April 27 10:30am meet on Egmont Dock (allows you to take the morning ferry from Horseshoe Bay)
• Course finishes April 29th 6pm on the dock at Egmont.
• Course cost $750 plus GST plus accommodation and ferry. (Camping is $25 per person per night)

If interested, contact Mike Gill at school@deepcovekayak.com

 

[Mike Gilbert]

Good morning.  I was asked what the pre-requisites are in order to register and take the L2 Instructor course I am offering.  I am not sure of the numbers but having a club member as a Level 2 Instructor can only make the club stronger and more self reliant.  Once again, if you have any questions let me know.  The course is 4 days;  March 21 – 24 and we will be home based on Portland Island.
L2 Pre-requisites:
Minimum 18 years old.

Certified at Level 3 Skills and Level 1 Instructor.

Has teaching experience as a Level 1 Instructor and has taught 2 L1 courses as the lead instructor.

 

 

[Nancy More]

Great condition Brooks neoprene spray skirt.  It came with a boat that I bought a few years ago, but was clearly the wrong size.  $75.  Current price new $149.

Size ML, fits cockpit combing of up to 33 by 19 inch outside diameter.  Adjustable tunnel size.

Respond via the forum or to njmore57@gmail.com

[Quirine Schuyff]

What are the pre-requisites?

I don’t think I can make this one but others might wonder this also.

[Mike Gilbert]

Hi everyone.

A couple of notes if I may.

I have a Level 2 Skills Instructor course taking place March 21 – 24 on Portland Island.  I have two signed up and need at least one more should you be interested.  Any club member gets a 25% discount off the regular cost of the course.  If interested just contact me.  Need to know by Feb. 27

I am extremely excited about the in-person club meeting happening March 2nd.  Hope to see you there.

and I see there will be a knots and tarps presentation later in March.  If you are planning any overnights this summer I should think this is a “must go to” session.  I love this kind of info.

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Folks, I just saw that BCMT is hosting a workshop on using OceanConnect app/website for trip planning: https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/oceanconnect-planning-workshop/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F%20February%20Newsletter%20-%2020794843

I discovered OceanConnect about a year ago and has become my favourite app for short term high resolution weather forecasts and detailed currents info. It is free, available as an app and desktop, and uses government data and models for forecasts. The weather model is HRDPS updated every 6 hours. The service also has all the live data from weather stations and buoys. HRDPS model is now available on Windy too, but you have to have the paid version for six hour updates, free version updates only every 12 hours. I find this weather model is much better at accounting for topography and is particularly useful for paddling in the Metro Vancouver area and in the Salish Sea. Long story short, if you are member of BCMT, the workshop will add a new tool to your trip planning toolbox!

Katya

[Quirine Schuyff]

I think I might be interested too Nick! I believe it would work if I came from Vancouver and picked you up ?

Here is a promo video for it:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmRh4dxinR0&t=81s

 

 

[Cynthia Kennedy]

Join the 2026 BC Marine Trails 50/50 raffle for a chance to win while supporting coastal stewardship and recreation access! Last year’s winner took home $3,850!
Your ticket purchase helps fund trails development, First Nations engagement, stewardship initiatives, map development, and public education.
Get your tickets now at bcmt.rafflenexus.com — $10 for one, or $20 for three! Draw date is March 15th.

 

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