[Admin S. Jensen]

FYI: this is a free event — or make a donation by purchasing an umbrella. 

 

Hello, my name is Alex Laviolette, and I’m a grade 12 student at Howe Sound Secondary, and the Events Coordinator for My Sea to Sky this summer.

I am really excited to let you know that we are hosting an #OrcaCelebration on Sunday 29th September, 2019. After last year’s event was cancelled due to rain, we made this year’s event waterproof. How? We’re going to create an orca out of people holding umbrellas!

RSVP NOW:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orca-celebration-tickets-69535369161

After nearly a century the orcas have returned to Howe Sound, and we think that’s worth celebrating. It’s a sign that Howe Sound is coming back to life, and all our efforts are having a major impact.

You can bring your own black, white, or blue umbrella for free, or support My Sea to Sky by purchasing a #ProtectHoweSound umbrella in black, white, or teal for $25.

ORDER YOUR UMBRELLA:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orca-celebration-tickets-69535369161

ORCA ACTION: 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Sunday 29th September 2019

PICNIC CELEBRATION: 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 29th September 2019

WHERE: O’Siyam Pavilion, Cleveland Avenue, Squamish BC

IMPORTANT! You need to order your #ProtectHoweSound umbrella before 4th September. We need everyone to RSVP so we can plan this action.

Howe Sound is a treasure in our backyard that needs to be protected. Join us in this fun, family-friendly event which will be captured by drone to create a cool video starring you!

Join us afterwards for a community picnic from 5pm to 9pm at Junction Park/O’Siyam Pavilion, with food trucks, live music, kid zone, facepainting, yoga, booze garden, silent auction, cool prizes, and the premiere of our Heart of Howe Sound videos.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with planning and coordination on the day. If you’d like to help out please email me at: events@myseatosky.org

We are very grateful for the support of our fabulous sponsors, Patagonia, Accorde Properties, Gillespie’s Fine Spirits, Backcountry Brewing, Northyards Cider Co. and many other community partners.

Looking forward to seeing you at our #OrcaCelebration soon!

Alex Laviolette

Events Coordinator, My Sea to Sky

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orca-celebration-tickets-69535369161

[Former Member]

Thanks guys. I did try further back Philip, but fell off lol. I did get it to work further up today and also had success with heel/hook.

[Philip Kubik]

Hello Harley,

If you wish to continue to use the scramble, try getting on your kayak closer to the stern. The farther back you go, the more the stern will sink, and the easier it is to get on the deck. Of course, the downside is that you have farther to travel along the deck to get into the cockpit.

Regards,

Philip

[Jonas Lindgren]

17 NM / Early Start / Full Day / Hard Paddle / Waves and Wind

Jonas

jonas@piccolosoft.com

[Former Member]

Nimbus Chinook Touring paddle. – Sold!

[Mike McHolm]

Hi,
I’m teaching a rolling session at Jericho tomorrow evening with Mike Gilbert (past President of Paddle Canada and SKABC member). 2 spots left. $79 through Ecomarine Paddlesports Centre.

https://www.ecomarine.com/lessons/kayak-rolling/

Cheers,
Mike McHolm

[Former Member]

Thanks Maureen and Heather. Maybe I should try the inflatable float. Never used one. Issue I find Maureen with the extra width is actually being able to straddle the cockpit. It’s just too wide for my tight hips lol.

[Peter Kearney]

Hi Adrian,

Check out the Hollyburn Sailing Club. Lo cost community club with club house and storage at Ambleside. I keep 2 boats there.

Cheers, Peter

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Cancelling this paddle today due to rain and wind.

See you all at the BBQ

[Former Member]

Back in town next week.  Deep Cove or Strathcona Park work well for me.  Call if these locations work for you.

Graham

(604)928-1542

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Harley,

If you are trying to scramble up onto a wider boat, climb up near the back (be careful of the rudder), then keeping your body low and your legs wide, pull yourself forward until your chest is over the front deck before you drop your bum into the seat.

Have fun practicing!

 

[Former Member]

Hello ladies!

Thank you all for your thoughts, feedback & suggestions – it’s very much appreciated!

I just picked up a full Kokatat drysuit (albeit with back ‘relief’ zipper) to try out…but will try to find a men’s version with the front zip before I take it out to play in the water.   As you mention Quirine, it’s bulky up top to get a proper fit in the bottom.  I looked into ordering one with some modifications from Kokatat…but the price tag is a bit…extreme.

I like your idea Randy, of having both for the reasons you mention…especially as I hope to paddle year round too.

Thanks again!!

[Former Member]

I would be interested. Feel free to contact me at 778-231-7446 to coordinate a practice 🙂

 

[Christoph Reiners]

I would be interested but would likely not be available before Sept 6.

Christoph

[Former Member]

Hi Bob,

Thank you for sending Mike’s details and likewise I would also like to practice together after I complete my training

Thanks

Svetozar

[Author]

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