[Theresa Davies]

Looking for at least one more for a short kayak camping outing next week- open to suggestions. Please get in touch to discuss possibilities. I’m available for Tuesday- Friday or any combo of those days.

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Hi all, I’d love to go on the weekend to Newcastle Island. My wife’s health won’t allow her to go, so I would need a ride for me and my kayak to and from Horseshoe Bay. Of course, I’m willing to do whatever possible to socially distance in the car. I live in Burnaby near Metrotown. Thanks. -Clark

[Former Member]

Hello all! Hopefully you received an email about our coming club camp out on Newcastle Island in Nanaimo. I was excited to see the sign-ups this morning. We have plenty of spaces left. Get on the list ASAP!

[Former Member]

Hello again! September is coming quickly and our opportunity to book the group campsite on Newcastle is slipping away. Despite the pandemic many of you have been out paddling. It would be great to meet up with you and share stories. Just as many have missed out out paddling this season and we would love for you to be able to get out on the water for at least one long weekend.

If you any questions, please post them here or email trips2@skabc.org

[Henry Grayman]

Hi Nicole,

I live in Vancouver, however, would be happy to join you, if you know of a launch site(s) that does not have a lot of people congregating. My last experience was on Indian Arm, Belcarra Park. The morning launch was fine as there were few people about at 8:30am; however, when I returned at 2:30pm the place was crowded with people and children. No one was social distancing or wearing a face mask, except me. this was a really unsafe situation.

Let me know if you have any ideas. I have a 19 foot Telqua kayak and used to paddle regularly.

Henry Grayman

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Hello fellow paddlers,

Our club has received a request from BC Marine Trail to provide a peer review of their proposed Code of Conduct by the end of August. I am looking for volunteers to read the document (very short) and provide comments if any. Probably about 30min-1 hour max of your time. If you are interested, please email me at katyayushmanova@gmail.com

Thank you!

[Mike Gilbert]

I have some time available after the first week of September.  It has been a rather sad summer for both these topics for many.  I think I am one of the lucky ones having been able to give some tours as well as do some Paddle Canada courses.

If you are interested in getting going on some training this fall with me let me know what your topics / paddle skills of interest are and when you might be available to work on them.  Maybe we can get a group together to work on some special skills.  No chickens…you need to have wet exits and re-entriy skills under your belt for this year.  I love going in the water and you will too.  There would be a $5.00 Paddle Canada clinic fee per person.

Trips…who has an overnight trip they would be interested in going on?  Where is it and for how long?  I can lead and provide some skill instruction along the way but would ask my expenses be paid by those in the group coming along.  Asking too much?

I am away August 16th – 22nd leading a tour through the Broughtons.  Also away Sept. 1 – 7th instructing a paddle Canada Level 3 Skills course up in God’s Pocket.

I can get in touch with any replies between the two or after Sept 7th.

Who’s ichin to git paddlin?

 

[Former Member]

Hello all! For those of you itching to get out for a kayak campout this summer with fellow club members, the club executive has agreed to hold our annual Labour Day Weekend at Newcastle Island again.

Labour Day this year is Monday, September 7. We will be reserving from Friday through Sunday night (Sep 4-6), with folk heading home on the Monday. A trip page for registration will be up shortly.

Please comment here to signal your interest and questions.

[Former Member]

This is an old post, but I was wondering if the Atlantis was still available?

[Nick Heath]

Hey Mike,

I have  non-current electronic (raster) versions of these CHS charts if you want them. I could send by email.

[Theresa Davies]

Hi Mike,

I have both charts as well- at 4794 Driftwood Place, Burnaby. You are welcome to borrow them. 778 870 6043

 

[Former Member]

Hi Mike,

I have those charts if you want to borrow, George was able to order them from the US for us for a trip we’re going on early September. I live in East Van 778-908-7698.

[Debra Merchant]

Hi Mike,

Last time I bought a chart it was from ChartWorld Americas and they printed it as I drove over with choice of regular or waterproof paper for $20 or $30.

3440 Bridgeway St, Vancouver

604-297-1204

[Mike Gilbert]

Broughton Charts

Looking for chart #’s 3515 & 3546 to borrow to photograph and give back.

Going to Johnstone Strait area (Broughtons) August 15th.  If anyone has these could they please get in touch asap.  Apparently they are difficult to locate – lack of stock at chart dealers!  Thanks, Mike  778-835-0774

[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi, I need a replacement oval hatch cover for a Valley kayak as mine is badly cracked. There is a standard size but it seems to be sold out in Canada. If you have a spare I could buy or borrow from you, please email me at sjensen2533@gmail.com. Thanks!

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