[Former Member]

I am looking for others to join me this Friday, July 3, 2020 at Ambleside beach. I usually launch by the raised pipe at the north end of the beach near the sailing center. If there is a different time or launch site that suits you better I am  very flexible.

I am new to SKABC. I am always looking for some one to paddle with anywhere on the north shore anytime after 9am. I am 64 years old and have been a stunt performer/coordinator for 35 years. I am fit but lazy! lol. I have a 10′ Costco kayak but seem to keep up to the longer kayaks when I am in Deep Cove. I generally  go out for a leisurely cruise for one to three hours.

I can self rescue. Looking forward to meeting some new friends.

[Former Member]

In case anyone is interested, the talk is on youtube:

[Peter Kearney]

Hi, this may be of interest to members:

Trak Kayak’s Zoom event “Wellness = Water” Conversation Series – Friday, June 26 at 1:00pm

https://www.trakkayaks.com/pages/wellness-water-series

“About the series: Welcome to a whole new kind of flow with TRAK. As a paddler or outdoor enthusiast, you likely feel the positive benefits of being on and around water. It turns out that there are inherent reasons for that. In this series, we’re going to take a journey to uncover the connection between water and wellness within. Each episode and guest will help us unpack the many dimensions of water and how it impacts human health and biology, and the health of our planet. Be brave and join us in getting to the heart of the matter through this fascinating, deep dive into water and an access to true vitality.”

[Former Member]

I am new to SKABC. I am always looking for some one to paddle with anywhere on the north shore anytime after 9am. I am 64 years old and have been a stunt performer/coordinator for 35 years. I am fit but lazy!lol. I have a 10′ Costco kayak but seem to keep up to the longer kayaks when I am in Deep Cove. I generally go out for a leisurely cruise for one to three hours.

I am looking for others to join me this Saturday June 27,2020 2pm at Ambleside beach. I usually launch by the raised pipe at the north end of the beach near the sailing center.

Jim Dunn dunnjr.1@telus.net  cell 604-816-2663

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Jim,

You are not listed on the members list. Is this be design, or by omission? If you wish members to be able to contact you, please notify membership.

🙂

Maureen

[Former Member]

Hello all – posting this to alert you my friend is selling her Nimbus Telkwa Sport (fg). She has gone over the boat with a fine tooth comb and it’s in “factory refurbished” shape.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/spo/d/refuge-cove-telkwa-sport-by-nimbus/7142961883.html

[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi Jim, thanks for asking and welcome to SKABC.  The best place post this would be on the Short Notice Paddle forum.

[Former Member]

just joined SKABC-always looking for someone to paddle with any where on the north shore any time after 9am-having some IT problems with the website-is this the correct place to post this?Thanks Jim Dunn

[Former Member]

If your interested

David Middleton has been mentioned on this forum before and by many paddling people

604.240.0503

http://www.middletonsboats.com

https://www.bccanoe.com/community/canews/newsletters-archival/33-013-canews-fall-2008/file

[Former Member]

I am wondering if anyone in the club has a good 2 person canoe (Clipper Tripper or alike) and good quality paddles that sit idle at home and do not mind renting them to me for from July 17th – July 27th? I promise I’ll take good care of them and will disinfect prior to returning. Can pick up from anywhere in the Lower Mainland.

Thanks and hope everyone is staying safe and enjoying the outdoors responsibly!

[Mike Gilbert]

Time for me to part with a couple of paddles.  Hopefully just in time for you to get back on the water with one of these beauties!

New – never been used.  Aquabound Carbon 2 piece straight shaft 220 cm.  All black.  Adjustable for feathering, very light.  primarily for low angle paddling.  Regular price – $400.00.  Asking $300.00.

Used Werner Camano Carbon 2 piece straight shaft 220 cm.  Translucent Amber blades with black shaft.  Feathering available.  Low Angle paddle.  Well Kept.  Regular price – $400.00  Asking $250.00.

Contact me directly at: mgilbert1600@gmail.com or 778-835-0774

[Theresa Davies]

I am interested but not committed yet as have a recent tendonitis issue that may prevent- I’ll know in a few days what the prognosis is. I have been to Gods Pocket and its a great trip. I also have a $150 gift certificate from you that I would like to redeem.

Theresa Davies

778-870-6043

[Mike Gilbert]

I know it has been a difficult time for us to get out and paddle.  With very limited choices and options until recently.

So a little short notice as parks are opening up as we speak and BC moves towards its Level 3 return from Covid Enterprises!

As part of my kayak company – BC Kayak Centre – I am taking a group of people up to God’s Pocket (Port Hardy) to do a Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills.  I have one space available for someone from the club to join us if they would like a terrific paddle trip.  You do not have to do the Level 2 training but join us and new skills and knowledge might be encountered in a very beautiful part of our paddling world.  Or do the Level 2 and get your certification – no extra charge.

We meet in Port Hardy on June 21st (Sunday evening) then launch Monday morning for 5 days amongst the ancient islands.  On our return we spend 1 more night in Port Hardy before driving to Robert’s Lake for a rinse and a rolling lesson on the 27th.  Then home.

Regular price is $750.00.  For SKABC Club member – $675.00

If you are interested in joining us or would like more information contact me directly at mgilbert1600@gmail.com.  I expect the space to go very quickly so act fast if this is something you would like to do.

Mike Gilbert

[Maureen Benzon]

I do like the method where you climb over the rescuers boat and into your cockpit. The stirrup is probably not needed as the bow of your rescuer would be an easier climb than onto your own back deck (depending upon the size of boat of course).

The only other method I can think of is an assisted bow rescue. The swimmer gets back into their boat while their boat is upside down. In reality it would be angled toward the rescuers boat and they will already be holding onto the rescuers bow, making it more of a scoop than a re-entry and roll. This has the disadvantage of having to pump the water out the boat.

May I add that in that in these circumstances, our risk assessment before we leave the shore is even more important. Our risk assessment covers: land, sea, weather and the group!

We are talking about people who have no symptoms (or they should not be in a group) and are in a healthy outdoor setting. If someone capsizes, someone WILL go to the rescue, so don’t paddle in conditions border line to your skills until this epidemic is over. Do not put yourself in a position where you could cause a friend or associate to be in a risk condition. Be sure to discuss this before you launch.

And on that note – happy paddling everyone.  Stay safe!

 

[Mike Gilbert]

I was asked to put this topic up on the Forum for either discussion, information or, simply, to just think about.

We would all like to be able to get out paddling with safety in mind.  That means not catching anything that is Covid nor infecting anyone else with it.  I believe all of us are mature and responsible enough to understand that if we are feeling down and showing any possible symptoms of Covid we just excuse ourselves from participating and keep the curve flattening.

But if we feel great and can say “No” to all the restrictive Covid protocols (not travelled; not in contact with anyone who has travelled; etc.), we would like to begin getting out there now that many places, including municipal, provincial and federal parks, are beginning to open up.

One of my responsibilities as one of Paddle Canada’s senior instructors has been to go through our many programs (in my case, sea kayaking) and see where the difficulties might be for instructors and students / guides and tourists while on tour or taking a course relative to Covid protocols.  Once determined, it is then our focus to see what are the options.

Whether it is on a course, touring or just out for a paddle with friends, the possibility of tipping and going over into the water is always real.  And so this is what we would like to focus on for this topic.  The idea here is to be able to safely and successfully know how to to an assisted rescue while still maintaining a 6 foot social distance if at all possible.

Several Paddle Canada Instructors and Instructor Trainers have taken on this challenge and I know of at least 3 videos that have been created as a result – all showing different options depending on ability and sea state.  Have a look at them then go out and practice.  I have attached the links for ease of access.

The first video is Mike Gilbert and Mike McHolm demonstrating their trial and error efforts. Please note the first two methods that they demonstrate did not work. The third and fourth method did, but here I would like to put in a word of caution that you need to be mindful that you could snap your paddle doing either of these two methods, so practice with a cheap paddle, or wooden Greenland paddle. None of these methods have yet been tested in dynamic water.

The second video is an effort between Jericho Beach and Deep Cove kayak. The two methods here seem to work well, but they have yet to be tested in dynamic water.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIbnfGjTJdw&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2diWH5Vs6xi6pwOUcMvW8oQcgMK9_BzpVHBWz8ft42OsFcSxofYLWY8Gw

The third video is posted by Dave Dreves Kayak and involves using a stirrup or rope. This lends a better degree of stability as it is holding the two kayaks together. However, this would take a minute longer to set up, and also has not been tested in dynamic water.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=187593812402999&external_log_id=5cf1c82013897c0183e74cfcd024844b&q=west%20beach%20paddle

There are also some senior instructors within the club who have also done some experimentation on their own or with others.  If you have the chance to get out with any of them before going too far on paddle trips I would highly recommend you do that.

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