[Lee Shedden]

Since I’m now the proud owner of a Mariner Max, and at least a couple too many kayaks into a collection, the time has come to put my Mariner II up for sale.

Mariners were built without front bulkheads & were designed to be used with flotation bags and sea socks. Victoria’s John Abercrombie has completely ‘renovated’ this boat with new bulkheads, hatches in recesses, new hull gelcoat, recessed carbon fiber coaming, new deck rigging, etc.

The gelcoat is no longer “like new” and there are some adorable natural relic marks where a mink scrabbled at the deck with his claws trying to get in while we were camped south of Bella Bella, but otherwise in stellar shape.

This is a fast, capable kayak suitable for an athletic paddler. Can fit a huge amount of gear, but feels nimble in the water. It’s not light to carry, but then, you’re not going to break it when hauling it up on the beach, either. This is a kayak that will last you a lifetime, suitable for distance touring or day trips — handles amazingly well loaded or unloaded.

With the Mariner sliding seat, which allows you to adjust the trim on the fly as conditions change.

Specifications and details at marinerkayaks.com

17’11” x 21.5″

Boat is located in Surrey. $2500

[Vincent Law]

I would like to take this course but unfortunately the 15th won’t work for me. I’ll try again the next time it’s offered.

[Peter Loppe]

My sincere apologies, Henry.

I was ath the meeting but I forgot 5o bring the Brittlestar. It is still available. How can we get together? I live in the West End.

Peter 604-339-5025

[Henry Grayman]

Hi Peter,

I didn’t see you at the Apr. 01 SKA meeting.

Henry Grayman

604 788-1504

[Henry Grayman]

Hi Peter,

I didn’t see you at the Apr. 01 SKA meeting.

Henry Grayman

604 788-1504bbbbbbbbbbbbbb

[Maureen Benzon]

Just read the news letter! This trip should be classified as C2. It’s 12nm, with strong possibility of a head wind on the return, but fairly protected with limited but easy landings.

[Maureen Benzon]

Sunday April 7. Deep Cove to Silver Falls (B3)

Early start (cars parked by 8.00am) to secure parking.  Bring a packed lunch. We will stop at Thwaites on the way back from the falls, and paddle home via Twin Islands. Getting your head wet is welcomed, but not mandatory!! Please let me know if you would like to join the paddle and let me know if you have practiced rescues within the last year

🙂 Maureen

benzon@telus.net

778-712-1035

[Helen Roberts]

I got a women’s small and should have got a women’s medium size of the new SKABC black fleece jacket.  Worn once – does anyone have a medium they would like to trade?

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Selling a Stohlquist Drifter PFD in good used condition.

Colour: Orange

Size: Adult Men’s Small/Medium or chest size 33”-39” (91-99cm), minimum user weight 41kg.

Price: $50.

Please text or email for photos and additional info.

Katya, 604-600-3738

katyayushmanova@gmail.com

 

 

[Svetozar Tzonkov]

Hello again,

Something has come up for tomorrow morning and I am afraid that I won’t be able to make it. I am sorry Ted (I know youvey been rather enthusiastic) that this is not working out this time. I hope next time we can all make it happen.

 

Regards

Rossi

[Martin Feuchtwanger]

CONTRACT JOB POSTING

March 22, 2019:  The BC Marine Trails is looking for applicants for the following position:

Environmental Care Program Coordinator

Contract Description: to develop a Code of Conduct, Site Environmental Evaluation Program, Site Impact Evaluation Program, and Model Site* as part of an overall Environmental Care program for BC Marine Trails.

Location:  Largely conducted from a home base, preferably in the central Vancouver Island area.

Hours: Flexible

Contract: We have received a grant from Mountain Equipment Cooperative. Approximately, $12,500 is available for this program.

This contract should be completed by January 31, 2020. The BCMT has completed an outline of objectives to move this project forward. The project is supported by a Code of Conduct Working Group, who will offer some advice, as the content of the various components are developed.

 

More details at

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KShRRCnzlmmpEcGXa2Rg2x7C44VSpJB4bwS3-tsTH9M/edit?fbclid=IwAR2hHq5LYCXj-_z_VAwZ7fUmgQcVir-XXe8I0wtL1-94dkg5EXv_Bx9KWJw

[Ted Lam]

Hello, this is Ted. I am all in, 10:30 at Vanier Park launch.

[Svetozar Tzonkov]

Hello everyone,

It seems Phyllis is uncertain if he can make it, so here is what I propose, if it works for you of course.

Saturday morning 10:30am we meet on the water (Ted and I launching from Vanier Park Parking lot) and meeting up with Nicola close to the Vanier Park Ramp and then deciding where to go and practice. If Phyllis can make it , that will be great too. I plan to be there a little earlier and Paddle for a while before Nicola arrives (ecomarine opens at 10am).

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

[Nick Heath]

Hey Mark,

In 2017 the owners, Island Timberlands Ltd  posted No Camping and No Trespassing signs. I haven’t heard how they enforce this. The Lyackson FN also claim all of Valdes I, including the few private lots like this one, and they don’t want camping at Blackberry Pt either.  Too bad.

[Mark Merry]

Does anybody know if you can still camp at Blackberry Point on Valdes Island

I have heard that for Sale Signs are there.

 

 

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