[Former Member]

Wonderful gentlemen. Nick’s idea for the Harrison run sounds very intriguing! Randy, I have paddled to Gerald Island (where BCMT is busy this week removing English Ivy) and around the Ballenas Islands. I would like to see the Winchelseas. Let me know what dates you’re looking at.

Denman is on my schedule for this coming weekend.

Whatever plans are cooked up, I hope more people are willing to come aboard, as it were.

[Former Member]

Did someone say Tent Island?  Or Chrome Island + Denman, or the Winchelseas.  For a chance to paddle with Allan, on this side of the pond, I’m in.  It could even be an overnighter to Tent (aka Sandy Island).

And if the weather provides a window this Thanksgiving weekend , some of us mid-Islanders are  going to hit Spider Lake for the last marginally warm water paddling and rolling we may see until spring (unless swimming pools re-open, and this seems unlikely).  Sunday’s current forecast looks the better of the three days, but we are keeping all days open for now.  We plan to bring tarps and hold a safe outdoor full turkey & trimmings potluck after the paddle.

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Thinking about it … I’ll get back to you.

[Nick Heath]

Well here’s my take on the above…

I’m willing to lead a Harrison R trip (official or unofficial) on Sun 18 Oct. However, there will  be no carpooling for the shuttle unless there are those who can share rides with others from within their domestic ‘bubbles’. We’ll keep our distance…

Instead, it involves we hardy paddlers cycling back to Harrison Hot Springs from the take-out at Kilby. You must be willing to lock up and leave at Kilby (on the way to the launch site) a bike that is serviceable, but not too attractive to thieves. Your bike(s) must sit in or on your car as well as your kayak(s).

After the paddle, just unlock your bike and cycle with me 22 km. Google  promises that this takes 1 hr 11 min!   About half of this distance is unfortunately along busy Highway 7, over the big hill at Mt Woodside which rises 104 m, but other parts are quite level and are on attractive, smaller roads.

This is usually a fairly easy, even leisurely paddle. However, because of the bike ride, we would need to start and finish early so that darkness does not complicate matters.

I’d limit the trip to about 8 max. If there were a couple that were willing to drive 2 cars and complete the shuttle by vehicle instead of by bike, they might offer backup for unforeseen cycling mishaps or breakdowns.

I  ran this route several times many year ago, but have not actually cycled it. Perhaps I’m spouting baloney?

If not, is there interest?

Spawning salmon and other wildlife are commonly seen, and, as many members will confirm, it is a lovely trip in Fall.

 

[Former Member]

Hello everyone! One day, we will look back on this strange, strange time and give thanks that we got through. Right now, our work is to figure out how to get through, while keeping safe, while looking out for each other.

One of the things that has become very clear to me is that the need to socialize is fundamental. Indeed, we have a club because people learn and laugh best together. I am very glad that we were able to hold our annual Labour Day camp-out last month. It was wonderful to see those of you who came out. It was worth the effort for me, and I feel it was the same for you as well.

With all that said, it is pretty clear that we can’t hold our annual Harrison River paddle this year. Arranging a shuttle for everyone without the Pandemic was hard enough. This year, it would be simply impossible.

However, I want to suggest we try something a little different, but still in the spirit of this annual event. Though we cannot hold a single large event, can we still find people willing to step up and coordinate (I won’t say lead) a small pod of paddlers on a day trip? It would be awful to not have any photos for the year-end montage.

Aside from next weekend (Thanksgiving), we have Oct 17/18, 24/25, and Oct 31/Nov 1. These are not official trips, but something along the lines of our short-notice buddy paddles. I know our more experienced paddlers have been going out, but we have new and beginner paddlers who surely need to get out as well.

If you are up for this, please respond here. Some ideas for day paddles:

• South Surrey: Nicomekl River to Crescent Beach
• Alouette Lake: Boat Ramp to North Beach
• Indian Arm: Deep Cove to Twin Islands
• West Van: Batchelor Cove to Apodaca Park
• Howe Sound: Porteau Cove to Islet View
• Howe Sound: Squamish to Tantalus Landing

I would take a pod out myself, but I am not in the Lower Mainland anymore. If there’s anyone between Nanaimo and Campbell River who wants to do a day paddle out to Tent Island, let me know!

[Calvin Sam]

Hello Daniel, i am interested in seeing pictures of the necky 15 foot kayak, what model is it? How old is it? plastic or fiberglas?  thanks Calvin Sam  calvin.sam@me.com

[Former Member]

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc/spo/d/new-westminster-southwest-dry-suit/7204840923.html

contact me if interested , merci 🙂

[Former Member]

Hi, Mike.  Is it possible to just attend the Sasamat Lake rolling clinic?  Thanks!

Jonathan Stewart

[Darlene Brown]

Sounds fabulous! Sign me up!

[Admin S. Jensen]

From club member Mike Gilbert: I am doing a currents clinic for a group of people (primarily SKABC Kayak Club) at Surge Oct. 9, 10, 11 & 12.  We are actually staying at Discovery Island Lodge which is always fun.

I have 1 room available for either a single person or a couple (due to a cancellation – this was put out and a list of interested people was made up last December – prior to Covid).  So if you are interested in coming let me know.

The cost is $345.00 that covers the cost of 3 nights stay at the lodge.
There will be two instructors and 10 participants for a total of 12 people only.
Each instructor will be attached to half the participants (1:5) – making two groups of 6.
Within each group people will be paired up and responsible for providing appies, dinner & desert on one of the three evenings we are there.
Everyone is responsible for their own breakfasts, lunches and snacks.

To confirm your spot payment would be required right away. Let me know if you would like to join in.

For those attending I am also giving a rolling clinic on Sunday October 4th at Sasamat Lake from 9 – noon.

Cheers,
Mike

778-835-0774

mgilbert1600@gmail.com

 

[Former Member]

Necky 15 feet kayak and a delta 18,5 to sale each 1300$ or together for 2200$.  Both in very good conditions especially Necky as been reseal and cable changes last year.

 

contact for pictures if interested

[Susan Jensen]

Help shape the direction of the club by becoming a Zoom moderator or by joining the AGM nominations committee. Collaborate with other club members as we  begin to provide online meetings and plan the next season.  Contact webmanager2@skabc.org by September 30 to find out more about joining these teams.

[Calvin Sam]

We have been having problems with messages posted on our general foru

this is just a test!

[Former Member]

Heads up friends!

Hello Nature adventure tours in Ucluelet are selling off their fleet. They posted this on FaceBook marketplace.

They have “10 Nimbus single kayaks and 5 Seaward double kayaks.” I asked and the 10 Nimbus singles are all Telkwas. 4 of them are Telkwa Sport, so jump on this if that’s the model you’ve been looking for.

[Mike Gilbert]

Hi everyone,

I am doing a currents clinic for a group of people (primarily SKABC Kayak Club) at Surge Oct. 9, 10, 11 & 12.  We are actually staying at Discovery Island Lodge which is always fun.

Three (3) spaces have opened up due to cancellations (this was put out and a list of interested people was made up last December – prior to Covid).  So if you are interested in coming let me know.

The cost is $345.00 that covers the cost of 3 nights stay at the lodge.
There will be two instructors and 10 participants for a total of 12 people only.
Each instructor will be attached to half the participants (1:5) – making two groups of 6.
Within each group people will be paired up and responsible for providing appies, dinner & desert on one of the three evenings we are there.
Everyone is responsible for their own breakfasts, lunches and snacks.

I expect the last 3 spots to go quite quickly.  To confirm your spot payment would be required right away.
Let me know if you would like to join in.

Cheers,
Mike

778-835-0774

mgilbert1600@gmail.com

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