[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.

[Former Member]

Did you have a good paddle?

[Calvin Sam]

[Vincent Law]

For those interested in more paddling gear, or sports gear in general, MEC Vancouver Store is putting some stock on clearance as it’s moving to a new location.

There are carbon paddles for 1/2 price, and other misc. paddling items.

Vancouver Store closes on ~Mar 2nd

[Former Member]

Ohhhhhh. I’d love to go. I have to work. Booo 🙁

Make sure you take pictures!

[Theresa Davies]

I’d like to paddle tomorrow afternoon- from Burnaby or Port Moody area. Looks like another lovely day. Would be great to have company.

[Former Member]

More photos — https://photos.app.goo.gl/hSKtGJyEywDNJeAc7

[Former Member]

Hey everyone! The sunshine was wonderful yesterday. Deb and I had a super relaxed paddle up to Twin Islands and back to Belcarra. It ended up as a 2-2-2 day. We say 2 other kayakers, 2 canoes of picnickers, and 2 SUPs out on the water. Where was everyone else? C’mon out, the water’s fine.

[caption id="attachment_18114" align="alignnone" width="640"] Belcarra Beach[/caption]

[Former Member]

What is closest for you? Deep Cove, West Van, Jericho?

[Debra Merchant]

Hi Allan,

I’m game also.

Deb

[Former Member]

There’s sunshine forecast for tomorrow! Anyone going paddling? I’m game …

[Former Member]

Happy Valentines Day Everyone! This long weekend will feature sunny breaks around the South Coast. Grab your boat, drysuit, and paddle and get out there.

Two Stewardship/Conservation trips are now posted on the Trips List. Registrations are now open. It is important that we meet the minimum required number of participants as the regional district is sending a parks employee to work with us to ensure invasive plants are removed and these areas restored to a natural state. Contact Katya Yushmanova for more information.

Maureen Benzon will be running 2 “Go With The Flow” trips this year in the Gulf Islands. These are great opportunities for you to practice your moving water skills with a great trip leader. Registrations open March 2 at noon.

We are continuing in 2020 with our club program to mentor and develop aspiring trip leaders. Our senior club members are making room on their trips this season for paddlers ready to upgrade from being a good trip participant to being a good trip leader. Open your horizons to all that paddling has to offer and join our trip leaders team.

[Former Member]

The promised sunshine appeared, and those of us who brought boats had a wonderful afternoon paddling from Ambleside to Lighthouse Park and back. You may need pogies for while yet (we didn’t today!), but the 2020 paddling season is now officially launched. See you out on the water!

l-r: Cynthia Kennedy, Katya Yushmanova, Steve Best, Ted Lam, Kapila Jayaweera

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Allen and I am planning to paddle after trip leader meeting this Sunday Feb 9th.

Please bring your paddling gears if anyone like to join us.
Approximate start time :- 12:30pm
Distance:- Flexible. Will discuss after our meeting.
Please post any comments on this forum.

See below link for more information about trip leader meeting.
https://www.skabc.org/events-2/trip-leader-meeting/

[Former Member]

Hello all – this is late notice and I apologize for that. The Trips Committee (Kapila, George, and myself) will be holding a short meeting next Sunday, Feb 9, 9 am – noon at Hollyburn Sailing Club.

Key items for the agenda:

• Trip Posting & Registration procedures for 2020
• Trip Leader Mentoring, Season 2
• Trips for 2020 Season

This meeting is for:

• Anyone who will be leading club trips in 2020.
• Anyone (Beginner, Intermediate) ready to be mentored by an experienced trip leader as a co-leader on trips this season.

I will be at the club meeting this evening if you have any questions.

Cheers!

[Author]

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