[Former Member]

Yesterday was one of those magical days on Indian Arm when the water was glass and the traffic minimal. Thank-you Kapila and Philip for organizing and leading. The company was great. It was a lot of fun getting to know everyone else better.

I am looking forward to more weekend paddles over the winter months.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pnztTDUtuHdbVKEf8

 

[Former Member]

No, not to everyone’s fancy, but it can make for a very satisfying Saturday. If you see any posts here on the forums by Nick Heath seeking volunteers for some project maintaining sites on the Sea-to-Sky Marine Trail in Howe Sound, I very much recommend the experience.

Photos from today’s work party at Bain Creek to continue construction of the “mouldering loo”:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6hkHKofJZ7uby69F6

[Former Member]

Thanks for posting this. Definitely good to know access is less inviting now, and also that this is a development to be monitored.

[Reed Clarke]

My paddle yesterday had to be abruptly altered when I arrived at Barnet Marine Park to find road access blocked.

Of greater significance is that it’s going to remain blocked for some time.

And, there is more. When the City of Burnaby is finished rearranging things, there won’t be any vehicle access across (north side) of the railway tracks. So, it appears if you want to launch a kayak here in the future you will have to carry or roll your kayak from the parking lot.

Here’s how the City describes the work:

“The Barnet Marine Park east parking lots and beach access road located near  Barnet Highway and Takeda Drive will be completely closed for construction from approximately October 2019 to early May 2020. All vehicular and pedestrian access will be restricted from this construction zone during this period. Service and emergency vehicles requiring access will be accommodated at the west service gate of Texaco Drive. Please contact Parks Operations to arrange at 604-294-7206 or email Parks.Ops@burnaby.ca.

The popularity of Barnet Marine Park continues to grow. For the future safety and enjoyment of the park, the City of Burnaby is re-constructing the east parking lot area. This construction work includes a new vehicular turn around, drop off area, handicapped parking and reconfigured parking lot south of the railway, along with environmental improvements through additional bio-filtration drainage systems and oil receptors.

Upon completion of the construction project, general public vehicular access will no longer be available north of the railway. Pedestrian access will remain north of the railway from both existing roadways and the pedestrian overpass. Preapproved service, community sport associations, allotment based vehicles, and emergency vehicles will have controlled access through gates from either roadway as required.”

In the short term, paddling out of Barnet is now very awkward, to put it mildly. We’ll have to see how the long term plays out.

[Theresa Davies]

Would be nice to go for a peaceful Sunday paddle with at least one other person tomorrow- November 3. Get in touch for location and time- not early. Say 10ish to mid-later afternoon.

Give me a call (778 870 6043) if interested.

Theresa

 

[Nick Heath]

My boat is full on Friday 1 Nov but I have room for 2 more on Sat 2 Nov. Start is 08:00 at Porteau Cove ramp or earlier if we meet en route. If you can come, pl let me know – Nick.

Full day , working on framing the small roof.

treasurer2(at)skabc.org

Sea Kayak Amateur Building Club (SKABC)

[Calvin Sam]

I require 4 to 5 volunteers to join the Steering Committee for our Annual SKABC Paddle Film Festival!

Event Date: March 2020

Cause: Fundraiser for the BC Marine Trails – Sea to Sky Marine Trail

Requirements: Minimum 4 – 5 month commitment for the SKABC Paddle Film Festival.  Steering Committee Volunteers would take leadership roles in putting together sub-committees such as Film Selection Committee, Marketing & Advertising Teams, Sponsor Recruitment Team, Event Night Volunteers, etc.

Please reach out to me at outreach@skabc.org or 604.561.7629 or look for me at the AGM on November 4th for further details

Thank you

Calvin Sam

[Former Member]

One last email to everyone who came and to those who wanted to come. I will be posting this on the club forums as well, as I am still not sure if everyone’s email addresses were logged correctly.

For those who missed the event, I do not mean to rub it in, but we had a great time. We are very sorry you were not able to come — unfortunately there were scheduling conflicts, family commitments, illness, and injuries that came up. Life goes on and we hope you all are able to get out paddling again soon.

Many thanks from everyone go to Kapila, Cynthia, Scott, and Martin for leading their pods, as well as the safety paddlers who pitched in. I am deeply grateful for the time and effort you put into herding your assigned group of “cats”. The success of the day owes a lot to you.

I have posted my photos to a shared Google album. Please feel free to add your photos as well. If I mis-indentified anyone, please let me know.

I have one final ask to the group, and that is for someone from each pod to please submit a trip summary for your pod. I would be very happy to get a full trip report, but a summary with your highlights and low lights (so we can learn) will be sufficient.

Thank-you again for being great trip participants! I am looking forward to paddling with you all again.

[Nick Heath]

I’m planning  to head out with my boat on Sunday, then again on Monday.  Tuesday is also possible. I’m not planning on overnight stays. Likely daily start is 08:30 at Porteau Cove ramp.

The fun part of the build is starting – putting up the frame – walls, roof and siding.

Hopefully I’ll have 2 or 3 helpers each day.

Last Saturday, Cam Redenbach and I spent a good day completing the wire mesh rodent shield under the floor.

Please only let me know if you can come.

treasurer2(at)skabc.org

[Former Member]

Camping: Anya P, Marina G, and me.

Kilby Campground is now in shoulder season and all sites are First Come / First Served. I am heading up Friday and will be staying until Sunday. The sites are quite large (they are meant for RVs) so it’s possible for all of us to share 1 or 2 sites.

If you’d like to camp with us, let me know to look out for you. Just look for the cars with kayaks 🙂

[Former Member]

I’m late to the thread – but are there many camping at Kilby?

I can help with shuttling as well if still needed

Cheers,

Karen

 

 

[Former Member]

Registration for this event is now closed.

Weather: Good news! Sunshine is now in the forecast for Saturday. Winds should be light. However daytime temps are dropping. Please dress accordingly.

Carpooling:

• a ride is needed Saturday for Lorraine for anyone who can pick her up in the Queen E. Park area.
• Colleen is offering to share her vehicle Saturday with anyone starting from Po-Co area.

Please contact either or message me if you are able to help in either of these cases.

[Former Member]

Hi Lorraine – please email me allan.edwin@gmail.com and we will get you sorted out.

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

Hello, I have read that there are still up to 6 spaces available but another place states that signup is now closed. I would like to come and car-pool if that’s possible. I can take another kayak and paddler or go with someone else if preferred. If car-pooling isn’t possible then I would still come.

Can someone please get back to me about whether I can still signup? Thanks.

[Former Member]

Hello all!

I have been checking the weather forecast and right now it’s saying there will be a clear period before the weekend and then a new system arriving on Saturday with rain. We are still 6 days out, so keep your fingers crossed for no rain or even some blue sky for next Saturday.

Currently the No Go condition is wind over 10 KTS. The first 20-30 minutes of paddling is across the south end of Harrison Lake and it can be tough slogging to get out to and around Whipporwill point for new paddlers. It does not look like that will be a problem. I will be keeping an eye on it.

Your pod leaders will have contacted you on email by now. You should know what Pod your are in (A, B, C, D), who your pod leader is, and what time you need to be at Harrison Lake to drop your boat with your pod.

Now is the time to arrange a ride if you need to carpool with anyone. Post here or contact your pod leader.

Please update your pod leader with the following for your pod float plan:

• Emergency Contact & Phone #
• Vehicle description & Plate or your carpool info
• Medical info – ICE (In Case of Emergency)

I am also asking for anyone planning to stop in at the Sasquatch Inn afterwards to let me know that you plan to do that.

Finally, we still have a few spots open due some folks having to cancel. If you are wanting to come along, please register ASAP. I am closing registrations tomorrow night.

[Author]

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