[Daniel Del Vecchio]

What a strange question some may say but i wanted  to get other people’s views on that matter. Sure our opinions maybe skew just by asking a forum such as this but still curious.

As a critical care nurse my view of the world is often bias i see what can go wromg on a regular basis  even things can happen not often. Meaning even something that could happen to only 1 % of the populations would be a larger numbers of visit to the ER as they would  ALL come there.

as i’m reading recently excellent books call “ deep troubles” on kayak incident, my awareness of what can go wrong is increase. But at the same time, a lots of youtube videos of people going alone on the coast on long trips with very little impact on them.

That’s where my questions come: on that continuum of doing all the course,reading and buying safety gears on one side and on the other someone leaving for Vancouver/Alaska solo with very little research and google  maps as navigation ( yep that was a real video 😉). Where is the Goldilocks level?? Where should people come in, the threshold to go kayak with them or not? 😊

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

Thursday May 30 7-9pm is our next MEC club night. SKABC members receive a 10% on all purchases (some exclusions such as Blundstones apply). Members are able to shop 48 hours in advance and leave their selections at the Member Services desk until the club night. If items are not in stock they can be ordered from another store – just talk to a sales person. Customers must be members of MEC co-op; lifetime memberships are $5.00 and can be purchased from all cashiers.

Please email Lorraine Sharpsteen (lsharpsteen@gmail.com) one week in advance if you plan to attend.

[Anna Anselm]

Last season, I seemed to have lost/misplaced  my four piece bracket set that I used to transport extra kayaks. It was in a green plastic bag with two blue Thule Straps are used to tie a kayak, and thin blue bow/stern ties as well.

I have no idea where I left them, but I’m guessing it was at a paddle somewhere. If you found a set of brackets similar to the ones in the link below, I would appreciate if you let me know.

Thank you

Anna

[Admin]

In Hollyburn Sailing Club’s latest newsletter, some kayaks are listed for sale on page 10 — plastic boats for $200 – $250 and a double kayak for $1000

http://hollyburnsailingclub.ca/latest-spreader/

[Admin]

In Hollyburn Sailing Club’s latest newsletter, some kayaks are listed for sale on page 10 — plastic boats for $200 – $250 and a double kayak for $1000

http://hollyburnsailingclub.ca/latest-spreader/

[Mark Riser]

Hey everyone!

My Trak 2.0 kayak just arrived and I’ve put it together for the first
time. Nice!

I’m hoping to join for some kayaking tomorrow. I’m working out at Deep
Cove Kayak as an instructor / guide all summer, and have to be back for
work at 4pm.

I was hoping to get out to join one of the trips tomorrow.

I still don’t have a paddle of my own or marine radio. Does anyone have
a loaner- or is anyone selling theirs? I already put down so much cash
into this kayak that cash is tight!

Anyway, please give me a call if you’re going and you have any ideas of
how I can join. I know this is last minute, but I really didn’t expect
to be ready to go kayaking until FedEx dropped off my Trak a few hours
ago!!!

Awesome!

Look forward to being on the water with you all soon.

Thanks,
Mark Riser
SKGABC AOG, Outdoor Instructor
604-355-2830

[Ken Hullett]

Thanks for the offer, but I’m not able to go due to last minute out of town visitors.

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

Ken if you mean the kayak storage area near Kits I can help you bring you bring your kayak to my house near QE Park tonight and the load tomorrow. It’s complicated because I’m already carpooling with someone from Richmond but it can be done. Call me to discuss 778-995-5071

[Allan Edwin]

What & Where: A local production company filming a promotional video in Ladner approached our club and asked if any of our members would be willing to appear on camera paddling on the Fraser in the area across from Barber and Gunn Islands. The location will be familiar to those who have participated in one of the “Ladner Marshes” paddles in the past.

When: Evening of Tuesday, May 7,  between 4-7 pm.

Who: Anyone interested must contact Roz Screeton at roz@sarahgallop.com, (604)952-4448 directly for more information.

Disclaimer: This is not an official club event. No endorsement of Sarah Gallop Designs Inc. is intended or implied. Participation is entirely at your discretion.

[Jayne Hardy]

I live in the Killarney area and I would be happy to carpool with someone living near me in East Van.  My email is jh99155@gmail.com.

[Tracey Pham]

Hollyburn Sailing Club is organizing a trip to Pitt Lake during the May long weekend, and has extended their invitation to SKABC members.

Interested members can check out the details in the posting below on Holly Burn Sailing Club’s website:

http://hollyburnsailingclub.ca/may-longweekend-paddling-trip/

[Daniel Del Vecchio]

 

https://youtu.be/qz5-72fhIzw

 

https://youtu.be/VQ6ywhq9PdY

[Ken Hullett]

Hey all,

Thought I’d introduce this topic again if people are starting to think about it more. Anyone looking for or offering rides should post here.

I have my kayak stored at Burrard Marina and would appreciate a ride to either Cates Park or Deep Cove. I’m signed up for the Cates-Twin Island trip but am open to switching.

Thanks!

 

[Sean Salo]

Thank you everybody for your help! I was able to find someone willing to rent me their boat. It sure is nice to be part of a community where everyone is so helpful to each other.

[Debra Merchant]

Hi Theresa,

I would like to join you on Friday.

Deb

 

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