[Former Member]

Hi Daniel,

I was just wondering what your thoughts were on participating in the club or other group paddles. I know we don’t usually paddle in large groups, but I am not sure how effective we can be about maintaining social distance even in a group of 5 or 6.     I was specifically concerned if a situation arose where rescues (especially assisted) became necessary.

Just looking for some opinions.

Thanks

Stan Matier

[Former Member]

There a lot of bad info out there About COVID and some of the recommend  site and aid are something not as details as some may like:

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http://www.vch.ca/about-us/news/vancouver-coastal-health-statement-on-coronavirus

i’m a train critical care nurse and actually on the front line as we speak. I thought i would offer my services if people had questions.

Daniel D,rn

[Kevin Amos]

I suffer from a condition since birth called male white privilege.  Maybe you are aware of it. The cure is to remove the funny bone.

[Mick Allen]

Maybe that’s a little harsh?

Humour in trying situations is a time honoured way of  relieving a little tension . . . and it is silly and we all know it’s a little silly . . . so maybe it’s ok as we’re all in on the joke?  And heaven’s knows, the tension will be ratchetting up.

And getting out on the water could be one short term method of social distancing.

[Kevin Amos]

I would think club members who have family or friends who are affected by quarantine, jobless or death would not see the humour. I would prefer you use Twitter for others who may share your views.

[Former Member]

Pretty sure salt water kills coronavirus.   Recommend further testing.   Just saying.     😉

[Former Member]

Looking for a (relatively inexpensive) plastic kayak for play in rock gardens & rivers.  Preferably low volume with good maneuverability.

[Theresa Davies]

Hopefully we’ll have warmer temperatures by then.

[Maureen Benzon]

I think this is just rocks. Look at the rocks to the right on the chart and imagine the line close and closed up. I first saw this (with confusion) in False Narrows. I know that False Narrows has a narrow band of rocks through the middle. See if this makes sense.

[Former Member]

[Debra Merchant]

One more Wednesday to curl…

[Former Member]

Just moved to the Island. Any suggestions where to put crab trap or go fishing accessible by kayak, especially near Nanaimo??

 

Daniel

[Former Member]

Hi Theresa — Some clubs plan their entire season out ahead of time, listing what trips will be run on which dates — even if there are no leaders to run those trips. It’s a good strategy if you’re a tour operator or just focused on booking dates. It’s not what we do though.

A fundamental goal for the club is to encourage more paddling. To get more trips, means we need more trip leaders. That is why our trip leaders have agreed to mentor co-leaders on trips this year, to grow the pool. If you are willing to be mentored, we can find a leader for your trip and dates. Then next time, you can run a trip without having to wait for one to be posted.

It is a lot of work and planning to herd paddlers into line, but the rewards can be great when you get a group of folk who just click.

So, let’s see who is ready to step up, organize a trip, and learn how to be a trip leader.

[Theresa Davies]

I notice there are very few trips- actually, only 3 posted, Desolation Sound, Broken Group and Newcastle in fall. I would like to find out why- as I’m pretty sure there are more trips happening.  I would also like to propose we compile a list of people who would like to do multi-day trips and where they would like to go. One summer I did 7 multi-days and would like to do at least 3-4 this summer.  Unfortunately, I was away for the short notice trip planning meeting and I haven’t seen another one posted. I have enjoyed 25+ multi day trips so far and would like to continue.

I am available May up to 16th, all of June, all of July up to the 20th and August up to the 15th. I have been to and would like to go again to Ross Lake, Deer Group, Rugged Point, Broken Group, Desolation, Howe Sound, Clayquot, to name a few. Also, if there is space on a Haida Gwaii trip, I’ve been in 2001 and would love to do it again.

If you have the appropriate gear and training and and are interested in getting together to plan, let me know.

Theresa

[Theresa Davies]

Weather looks good this Wednesday, March 11- let me know if you would like to join me for mid morning launch to paddle in Indian Arm.

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