[Bob Maher]

What is the real meaning of “SKABC”

S = SEA

K = KAYAKING

A = ALWAYS

B = BEATS

C = CORONAVIRUS

 

Bob Maher,

Be Safe!

[Calvin Sam]

Looking for anyone that has a good used 20 ft double touring kayak like the Delta 20T that has been sitting in their garage collecting dust and wants to find a good home for someone else to love it!

Send me a picture of the kayak, specifications and your selling price.

calvin.sam@me.com 604.561.7629

Thanks

[Maureen Benzon]

Social distancing is definitely possible – but you have to concentrate and it takes longer to get going! It is best if you can load/unload your boat and get it to the beach individually. I know a couple of friends who paddle together regularly and need help getting to the water. They have the rule that they will always carry the bow of their own boat. This probably works as you have 17′ between you, but once the boat is on the beach you have to remember to maintain that distance. Have fun this weekend. Fresh air and exercise is sure to do us good.

[Ted Lam]

I went a big round to check launch sites in North Vancouver:

Deep cove: big parking lots are closed, park on street ok.

Strathcona, Lowry: normal space,

Amberside ok, no limit parking.

Locano beach:  was ok, 2 days ago.

Good luck everyone.

[Ted Lam]

I am not sure that all parks in Vancouver are closed but, I am trying to launch on Amberside North vanc on Saturday. If someone sees this one is closed, please let me know. Thanks

https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/coronavirus-whats-closed-affected-or-still-open.aspx

[Former Member]

I am also planning to go out and paddle this weekend for sure! Would love to hear about accessible launch points. I was wondering possibleif it’s possible to paddling with someone or a group and still be considered social distancing?

[Former Member]

Hi all,

Looks like we are going to have lovely weather for the Easter long weekend, and I would like to go for a short solo paddle.     Seems like there have been many announcements recently about parks closing, parking beside beaches closing, etc.    Wondering if anyone has suggestions for good launch points where:

-Parking is still available nearby

-I won’t have to cross any closed parks to get to the water

-It is possible to maintain “social distancing” during unloading and while getting the kayak to the water.

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Stephen Tarrant

 

 

[Former Member]

great Work everyone !!

special thanks to nick and Steve for all the hard work.

cheers

cam

[Former Member]

Well done ML Team and volunteers! It’s a little frustrating that we can’t go out there and see it right now, but looking forward to exactly that when we get the all clear to go outside again.

[Mick Allen]

Congratulations to all for supporting and constructing this amazing addition to a fantastic paddling area close to home!

[Nick Heath]

Thanks to you wonderful SKABC volunteers, the Bain Ck mouldering toilet is now complete – well,  actually more-or-less complete except for signage and some minor stuff. It has also been initiated in its mouldering functions and compost should be all that remains in a year or two.

Steve and I were able to avoid getting too close to each other, drove in separate cars, sat at opposite ends of my 5.5 m boat and, if he worked outside, I worked inside, so I don’t think we were too irresponsible in making two work visits in the past couple of weeks.

However, as soon as we finished it, we closed it again under instructions from RSTBC – all their Rec Sites are now closed to overnight use and the facilities at each  are closed to users. When the pandemic restrictions are lifted, I’ll be interested in seeing if this quiet tucked away site gets more use and if our lovely outhouse performs well.

It was never difficult getting volunteers, even though the days were often long,

[caption id="attachment_18275" align="alignnone" width="225"] Bain Ck toilet – finally finished![/caption]

due to the relative remoteness. It makes me proud to be a SKABC member. Pat yourselves on the back! (Stay safe and healthy – so no group hugging please!)

[Former Member]

By the way, I have posted on West Coast Paddler and FB Marketplace.

I am very aware that I may not ever see my boat or my brother’s boat again, but I am not going to make it easy for someone to unload them. Thieves should know there really is no margin in selling a stolen kayak, and maybe this will save someone else’s from getting jacked in the future.

It’s hard enough for our paddle vendors or private sales as it is.

[Former Member]

Thank-you for the tip Nancy!

Also, Kevin should look into that again for a meeting guest speaker. I will certainly not be the last to be victimized this way.

[Nancy More]

Check the MEC gear swap.  That is where mine showed up.  Also there is a VPD guy who has a stolen boat website.  The guy came to a SKABC meeting a couple of years ago.  Maybe someone else remembers the details?

[Former Member]

Hello friends. So, on top of all the other stress going on right now, last night someone stole my kayak and my brother’s kayak from our underground parking.

Please keep an eye out on Craigslist, Kijiji, and anywhere else you know of where people sell kayaks. These are the details:

2006 Nimbus Lootas, 18′ 7″, red deck, white hull, black trim, kevlar & gelcoat. My boat also has a black patch on the bow from a repair, SKABC & BCMT stickers.

2011 Necky Zoar Sport, 14′, white deck & hull, black trim, rotomold plastic. NRS and MEC stickers.

I posted 2 ads on Craigslist to ensure no one tries to sell our boats there.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/boa/d/surrey-inner-northwest-help-me-find-my/7103146164.html

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