[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.

[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!

 

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