[Kapila Jayaweera]

I would like to attend if participants can keep social distance according to Covid-19 restrictions. Not sure whether it is possible or even these events will go ahead. I will reach out to Brian to get his thought on this.

[Former Member]

Section C (pg 18)

Natural Features – Item 7

The annotation says “stony shore, shingly shore”. My bet with the larger cels on your chart, it’s boulders, not merely stones or cobbles.

[Former Member]

I added the following text on the Spring Fling event post. Of course we all hope for the crisis to be resolved sooner than later, but now is the time to be prudent.

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Friday Mar 20, 2020 – As of this week, governments at all levels have asked for voluntary self-isolation by the public to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trips team is cooperating with these measures by cancelling this year’s Spring Fling.

The goals of this annual event are to get paddlers new and old out on the water and to bring together club members in planning and leading the activities. These goals clearly cannot be met under the current conditions and forecasts for when the pandemic may subside.

We wish you all health and safety in the coming days.

[Former Member]

I was one of the lucky participants in last Saturday’s outing to Widgeon Marsh with Brian. One of the things he said to us was that there were a number of locations in the region under his care that were difficult to get to or water access only. Among them: Widgeon Marsh, Admiralty Point (Belcarra), and Thwaytes Landing. This was one reason why he was very happy to have SKABC step up to work in these areas.

I very much encourage every club member to target these opportunities to participate in caring for these wild spaces that we love so much.

[Jayne Hardy]

Lorraine and I have postponed the planned trip to Desolation Sound in June indefinitely until the spread of the COVID 19 virus is under control and the “social distancing” requirements are lifted.  We will try to reschedule the trip later in the season if possible.

[Nick Heath]

Darlene and I did this in a previous year and we received an invitation to participate again in 2020.  I’m a bit slow posting this and perhaps the pandemic has forced changes recently, but here it is:

Brian Titaro, Metro Vancouver Parks’ Nat Resource Technician is seeking volunteers to help checking wildlife cameras in Widgeon Marsh Regional Park.

Spring monitoring dates are:

·         Tuesday April 14th

·         Tuesday May 12th

·         Tuesday June 9th

and there will be additional monthly dates until the end of October.

This is an all-weather, fairly rugged outdoor task that takes most of a day each time.

Pl contact Brian directly
Brian Titaro <Brian.Titaro@metrovancouver.org>

 

[Nick Heath]

Yes I agree – a rock reef or shelf at around chart datum depth.

[Former Member]

This is the best overview of the pandemic, its possible effects, and the effect of our behavior I’ve heard so far.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blkDulsgh3Q

“Imagine that you do (already) have the virus and change your behavior, not to avoid getting it, but to avoid passing it on.”

[Vincent Law]

To tie in with this months lecture on First Nations historic sites- Here’s an article referring to the First Nations fish traps:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/killer-whales-hunting-dolphins-amaze-onlookers-near-powell-river-1.5501493

 

[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.     😉

[Author]

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