[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!

[Theresa Davies]

I’m looking for at least one person willing to join me to test out my wrist for paddling. This is the first time out since a nasty case of tendinitis in right wrist (2 months ago)- it feels fine now and I’d like to get back to paddling. Could be anywhere within reasonable driving distance- Buntzen Lake paddle and swim, for example.  Give me a call at (778) 870-6043

 

[Kirsten Hathaway]

As of last week, Coast Outdoors had one on sale.  Maybe give them a call to see if it’s still available. They had two actually.

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi, I’m looking for an Epic 16′ for a friend. Any leads would be welcome. He lives in Calgary, but has tested the boat and will travel to collect.

[Former Member]

An acquaintance has listed his MEC sleeping bag & pad on Craigslist.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/nvn/spo/d/north-vancouver-inner-east-mec-sleeping/7166415923.html

 

[Former Member]

hi, I am new to SKABC but have been kayaking for several years on and off. I have a 14′ Delta kayak and looking for folks on the North Shore. I’m in West Van. Nicole

[Nick Heath]

Me again – just to let members know that

1. the trip/work party is now full but I’ll take a further name or two in case any backups are needed

2. Philip and Brian have generously volunteered – thank you!

3. we are going on 6 & 7 Aug and staying overnight on site (or maybe at Bain Ck instead if there are other visitors already camping at Thornbrough).

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