[Kendra Fehr]

Sorry, I couldn’t figure out how to take my last post off of the forum or to edit it to say sold.  The charts are sold.

[Ted Lam]

Sorry, Nick and everybody,

I should say 3 or less kt. not 3.5 kt. I have made a wrong count.

[Nick Heath]

Wind is the main factor -likely to increase about 11 am or noon. Almost certainly from S.

You are starting in the dark I think? An early start is a good idea if that doesn’t bother you.

I can’t paddle as fast as you can (my usual average is closer to 2.5 kt), but I’d say the trip is do-able, but I wouldn’t find it much fun on the way back, but then I like to dawdle and poke about…

[Ted Lam]

Hi Everyone,

Any experienced paddlers please give me some advice…

Any one interested in, please join…

I am TRYING paddling 19 Nm round trip to Granite falls from Deep cove this Sunday Sep 1st. My plan of pacing is 3.5 nm per hour, with 2 short breaks in the middle and 1 hour break before heading back. OTW 5:30 AM, Tide chart shows highest tide at 7:23 AM (I guest that there is time delay in Indian Arm, therefor, I will paddle in lack tide some hours before reaching Granite falls). Resting 9:00 AM-10:00 AM then heading back. I will take all advices and update my plan. Thank you very much.

My personal email is tedlam1011@gmail.com or text me @778-939-6423.

[Annette Muttray]

I’m interested in taking the charts of your hands. I will give you a call. Thanks! Annette

[Kendra Fehr]

Selling the following Charts – $30 for all of them

3463 Strait of Georgia Southern Portion

3526 Howe Sound (this one has been trimmed down)

3535 Pender Harbour (this one has also been trimmed down into two parts)

3495 Vancouver Harbour

A small section of Malaspina Strait that includes South Thormanby and Half-moon bay

Please contact Kendra Fehr 778 – 868 7673

[Heather Harbord]

On the one hand it’s good to have new Canadians take an interest in the outdoors, but they need to do it in the language of the country and it’s good practice for them. I’ve no idea what all those Chinese characters meant, but for many years Rupert Wong from Hong Kong ran an excellent sea kayaking camp on an island off Kyuquot which was heavily patronised by kayakers from back east. He had a degree in marine biology and lots of zodiacs to explore the coast with for those who didn’t want to paddle. His camp was most luxurious. His company, West Coast Expeditions, is still operating.  More power to it.

[Admin]

Dear SKABC Members,

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[Admin]

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[Harley Cross]

Thanks guys. I did try further back Philip, but fell off lol. I did get it to work further up today and also had success with heel/hook.

[Philip Kubik]

Hello Harley,

If you wish to continue to use the scramble, try getting on your kayak closer to the stern. The farther back you go, the more the stern will sink, and the easier it is to get on the deck. Of course, the downside is that you have farther to travel along the deck to get into the cockpit.

Regards,

Philip

[Jonas Lindgren]

17 NM / Early Start / Full Day / Hard Paddle / Waves and Wind

Jonas

jonas@piccolosoft.com

[Harald Riffel]

Nimbus Chinook Touring paddle. – Sold!

[Mike McHolm]

Hi,
I’m teaching a rolling session at Jericho tomorrow evening with Mike Gilbert (past President of Paddle Canada and SKABC member). 2 spots left. $79 through Ecomarine Paddlesports Centre.

https://www.ecomarine.com/lessons/kayak-rolling/

Cheers,
Mike McHolm

[Harley Cross]

Thanks Maureen and Heather. Maybe I should try the inflatable float. Never used one. Issue I find Maureen with the extra width is actually being able to straddle the cockpit. It’s just too wide for my tight hips lol.

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