[Former Member]

Hi Doreen – is this still available?  Do you know the dimensions of the cockpit?  I tried to get into one of those years ago and couldn’t jam myself in.  Mostly wondering about the length of the opening.  I live in White Rock – not sure if you are nearby to look at it?

Heather

778-908-2216

[George Prevost]

At our most recent executive meeting Mike Gilbert shared some notes from a Parks Canada meeting where options for summer re-opening were discussed.  Some of the information is a bit alarming.  Here are the notes:

Broken Island Group Parks Canada Meeting January 15th, 2021

 

Notes:

–   Nine 1st Nations have claims within park

–   nothing set in stone; all options still on the table

– Options include: Full Opening; Partial Opening; No Opening
–   looking at high season only for this meeting; May 1st – Sept. 30th, 2021

– Low Season (Oct 1 – April 30) to be looked at during a March meeting

–   looking at how protocols & procedures should look

–   what should the park’s Covid Safety Plan look  like?

–   how to communicate these as well as collaborate with interested parties

–   concerns about 1st Nations interaction; keeping Beachkeepers safe & healthy

–   commercial vs private use

–   reservation system not opening until March 1st (if at all)

Private Groups (ie. Clubs)
There is talk about implementing the following although nothing has been done yet…

1.               There must be 1 person within the group with WFA Training and who must carry medical supplies

1.       Level of certification to be established

2.       There must be a Group Leader who must have some Guide experience

1.       Level of certification to be established

2.       One organization to be recognized or multiple? ie. SKGABC, Paddle Canada, etc.

3.       Group must apply for a permit

4.       A group Safety Plan must be filed

 

Reservations / Bookings – Concerns for Clubs
1.       the booking system does not differentiate between commercial bookings and private bookings

2.       private groups must be ready with numbers at time reservation system opens if they want the best chance of getting dates and locations they desire.

3.       At this time reserving is a free for all ie. Commercial users can reserve as much as they want; no pre-set percentage of bookings – especially by site – are set aside for private groups. Currently the park’s booking system cannot differentiate.

Ideas Parks & Attendees looked at:

1.       Covid Safety Plans

2.       Protocols and Procedures

3.       Camping Ettiquete

4.       Collaboration & communication

5.       1st Nation Interaction

6.       Risk Management

7.       Closure / Limited Access / Fully Open

8.       Safety of Beach Keepers

Attendees:

Kevin Bradshaw                                  Hello Nature Adventure Tours

Jan Kretz                                             Adventuress Sea Kayaking

Janette Galan                                     SKGABC

Silke Hockemeyer                              Wild Root Adventures Ericc Boros / Tracey Eeftink                                    Majestic Kayaking

JF Marleau                                          SKILS

Dave Towell                                        A/Supt. PRNPR

Ryan Teremy                                      Jamie’s Whaling Station

Tammy Dorward                                 !st Nations Program Mgr. – PRNPR

Toddy                                                  Archipelago Cruises

Fred Pishazski                                    BC Marine Trails / SISKA

Jack Rosen                                         Coastal Current Adventures / SKGABC

Brandy Lee Lauder                             Councillor Hupacasath 1st Nation

Matt Kellow                                         Co-ordinator, Outdoor Recreation, Vancouver Island University

Mike Gilbert                                         Paddle Canada / SKGABC / BC Kayak Centre / Lower Mainland Sea Kayak Clubs

[Former Member]

Feathercraft K-Light Folding Kayak – SN 03022B898  29lbs and 12’10” when assembled. It has been gently used and is in great condition with no rips or scratches, the violet top is lightly faded.  Owner must sell because of knee surgery.  Complete with all pieces including user manual, repair kit and backpack.  No paddle. Stores in small space and great for traveling.

Contact for pictures if interested.

[Clark Perry-Bater]

I’ll be up all night figuring this one out!!

[Mike Gilbert]

Missed last week so the quiz goes from weekly to bi-weekly.

This quiz is all about tides.  A few questions; Some definitions; a rule (or two); a couple of problems to solve.  Have fun and enjoy.

1. Questions: See if you know what the following mean without looking them up – and then look them up!

a. What two bodies exert the greatest influence on the vertical movement of our oceans and seas?

b. Explain why tides move ahead (for the time they occur during our day) by 50 minutes every 24 hours?

c. How many different kinds of tides (cycles) may be found and explain what differentiates each?

d. Which is the most prevalent form of tidal cycle found on our west coast?

e. What is the difference between a Tsunami and a Tidal Wave?

 

2. Definitions: Can you define these off the top of your head?

Amphidromic Point;  Apogee;  Chart Datum (Canada);  Drying Height;  Ebb;  Fathom;  Flood;  Higher High Water Large Tide (HHWLT);  Lowest Normal Tide (LNT);  Neap Tide;  Perogee;  Spring Tide

 

3. Rule of 12ths

– what is the “job” of the Rule of 12ths?

– how many equal time periods is the tidal cycle broken up into by the Rule of 12ths?

– what is the simple pattern a tide cycle models under the Rule of 12ths?

– why is it so much easier to work in feet vs centimetres for the Rule of 12ths?

– as kayakers, name 5 different practical uses for the Rule of 12ths (when would it be handy to know and use when paddling?)?

 

4. Problem #1:  “Lunch time” – You and your group of friends land on a lovely, very wide sandy beach in order to stop for lunch.  You plan on resting there for about 2 hours.  You arrived at noon exactly and want to know how far to bring your kayaks up the beach so you do not have to be disturbed and move them again while enjoying the sun.

The beach has a level and continuous  7.13 degree slope to it rising up to the forest edge and some tent platforms.

The Low tide of 3 feet happened at 1000 hours so you missed scouring the lower tidal pools.

High tide is expected to reach its maximum of 9 feet at 1600 hrs.  OMG!  How high will the water get up the beach?

 

5.  Problem #2:  When paddling and camping overnight, what is a really good habit to get into doing with your kayak prior to going to bed?  What method do you use?  Can you remove a middle kayak from the group without untying the rest?

 

 

[Mike Gilbert]

Last Friday, January 15th, I participated in the meeting regarding Broken Island Group – open, closed or something in between.  It was well represented by various outfitters, Parks Canada staff, SKGABC, Paddle Canada (me), BC Marine Trails, First Nations, organizations and individuals.

I will be doing a short presentation at the SKABC Executive Meeting on Thursday, January 21st to inform them of the discussions that took place and how it may influence or affect our members.  From there the information will filter down to the club members themselves I expect.

Mike G.

[Former Member]

Anyone up for a paddle tomorrow?    Looks like sunny, 10 degrees, not too much wind…..

Flexible about timing and where to meet, was thinking of trying to catch the warmest part of the day, very easy paddle maybe across to Jug or Raccoon island.

Best,

Stephen

[Quirine Schuyff]

Sorry; I intended to post this sooner.
The “meeting” is currently under way until today at noon, and they are accepting suggestions via menti.com

The code is: 96 57 56 9

You can submit more than one suggestion.

[Mike Gilbert]

A friend of mine needs to sell his drysuit because he needs a medium…not a large.  His large suit was worn once and is in excellent condition.  I took photos of it last night for him.  They are available for anyone that might be interested in it.

Regular price is $1399.00 + taxes;  His price is $900 – no taxes.

Get hold of me if you are interested.  It is also shown on my Facebook page with pictures: https://www.facebook.com/mike.gilbert.52035772/

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Hi David,
My recommendation is Standard Horizon HX890. Very good radio that I own two of them now.
Few highlights are.
Floating radio. Built-in GPS. Program your MMSI number. DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
Support AAA battery cartridge. 3 year manufacture warranty.

Also I’ve seen several club members using newer HX890 model as well as previous HX870 series.
I bought mine from Steveston Marine. Current price is $289.99

https://www.stevestonmarine.com/standard-horizon-hx890nb-vhf-radio?search=hx890

Good luck,
Kapila

[Former Member]

Hi everyone. Love this quiz thing . Here is my attempt to answer , written before I read Martins answers which are really good !
1) True North  determined by axis of rotation of earth
Grid North determined by grid lines on map or chart a pressed on flat surface rather than actual curvature of surface of earth.
Magnetic North shown by compass which points towards North as determined by earth’s own magnetic field . Dynamic and varies from year to year.

2) Variation = the difference between True North and Magnetic North on water .
Declination = difference between True North and Magnetic North on land .
Deviation = an error in a compass reading caused by the influence of the magnetic field of nearby object .

3) marine MC and orienteering compass OC

MC used to know which direction the boat is pointed ( but not necessarily the direction of travel !)  OC used to take bearings and orient map to terrain

MC readings taken on fixed lubber line painted in direction of head of vessel .
OC readings taken using fixed site and spinning dial .

MC mounted on deck of boat , aligned to centre line of boat .
OC hand held and can be mounted to base plate used as protractor .

MC is not used to make chart or map measurements OC used to make chart and map measurements

MC indicates magnetic North .
OC can determine magnetic North and true north

4) Bearing  = compass direction to landmark .
Heading=direction kayak is pointing but not necessarily moving towards depending on wind current .
Course = route actually plotted /followed , distance and direction over water

5).   Variable  from year to year. Currently @ 16 degrees east declination  and 23 degrees east variation .

thanks for posting. Looking forward to more quizzes !  Sz

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

How fun! Thanks, Mike!

[Mike Gilbert]

Well done, Martin.

Next week we will tackle some questions to do with Tides and Currents.

[Former Member]

Thanks Jonathan and Martin!

 

[Former Member]

Amen to floats!  Learned that the hard way, when we dropped a VHF into the waters of the Broken Group.  A tether works as an alternative.
I’m still using an older ICOM IC-M34 model, which has been very durable.  I’m going to look into a battery replacement for this year.
The InReach or similar is a good idea; portable VHF’s operating at 5 watts don’t have much range; much more useful for receiving than sending.

[Author]

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