[Carole Fitzgerald]

Hi,

I’d be interested in Wednesday’s after 5 a little later in the season and Sundays daytime.

Carole Fitzgerald

[Former Member]

Welcome to March everyone! There was a gale warning on Georgia Strait yesterday, so keep your fingers crossed — in a like a lion, out like a lamb.

Space is still open for our first Stewardship/Conservation day to Widgeon Creek next weekend (Mar 14). Contact Katya Yushmanova for more info.

Philip Kubik is leading a day trip around English Bay in a couple of weeks (Mar 22). Time to get the cobwebs out people. Registration is now open.

Bob & Graham have now posted their popular Mentored Trip for Beginners/Intermediate paddlers starting on multi-day trips. They will be taking 4 paddlers out to the Broken Group Islands the last week of May. Prospective participants must provide a cover letter and participate in a pre-trip paddle. Registration opens Monday.

Jayne Hardy & Lorraine Sharpsteen have posted a multi-day trip to Desolation Sound for the last week of June. Space is limited and bribery is not an option. There may be a talent competition. I recommend practicing with your ukuleles. Registration opens Monday.

Finally, I am planning a multi-part series for intermediate paddlers to explore Howe Sound — South, Central, and North. Each trip will be a weekend trip, paddling 10-15 NM each day. These trips are for intermediate paddlers to test their skills over longer days and varied wind conditions. First trip (1/3) will be posted shortly, either Mar 14/15 or Mar 28/29. If you are interested in participating as a leader/co-leader/paddler, please let me know.

[Former Member]

FYI: spotted on Vancouver Craigslist and appears to still be available.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/boa/d/vancouver-kayak-atlantis-mist-update/7073726659.html

[Former Member]

Launching from Jericho sailing center on Friday approx 1 pm for a 2-3 h paddle. Let me know if you want to join me. Email irenelyyu@gmail.com or text 604-367-1258.

[Jayne Hardy]

I would be interested in Sunday paddles.  May not be able to make it every weekend but hope to be able to join some of the time.

[Former Member]

I am eager to do at least some of these, depending on work.  Sounds great!

 

[Bob Salo]

Two 10 ft. “Lifetimer” plastic recreational kayaks with paddles for sale.  Like new.  Used 4 times on lakes.  Can email pictures.  besalo@telus.net

Currently Canadian Tire has comparable “Pelican” kayaks for sale for $479.00.  Can email pictures.

$400.00 each o.b.o. No tax!

Bob Salo.  604 465-8608

[Former Member]

Hi Theresa,

I’d love to get out for paddles on a regular basis. I can’t make Wednesday afternoons, but could put in at 6 pm, so maybe better to do that later in the year.

Saturdays and Sundays are both good options for me.

Marina

[Colleen Cole]

I’m interested in Wednesdays and Sundays, well it it’s not raining!  I’m away March 8th but after that…maybe.

[Debra Merchant]

Both Wednesday and Sunday are possible for me.

[Theresa Davies]

Thanks for your interest in Sunday paddling. March 8 is good for me.

[Former Member]

Sunday is great. I’m available to join this Sunday for sure.

[Kirsten Hathaway]

I’m eager to get out … Sunday’s are the most reliable option for me.

[Theresa Davies]

I’ll try that again- are there any club members interested in paddling on Wednesdays and-or Sundays. Perhaps forming a contact group of interested and available paddlers would be more productive for getting a few people (2 a minimum) together. Any other suggestions?

[Former Member]

The nice folks at WCK know it’s tough for some people to come all the way out to Abbotsford. It’s worth the trek. They have been supporting paddlers and paddle sports for more than 30 years. They carry a wide range of gear and if they don’t have it, they can get it for you or point you in the right direction.

In any case, I recommend you check out their website and/or call them before you go out. If they have something you want and it is in stock, they will set it aside for you. If they have to order it in, it saves everyone the problem of unmet expectations.

Full disclosure – I worked for Marlin, Mary, and Lynn years ago in the early 90s. I don’t work for them now, or receive any benefits for sending you their way.

[Author]

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