[Calvin Sam]

There will be door prizes and silent auction during the evening festival.

Tickets will be available for sale at the Monday night, March 4th Club Night. Bring your cash!

Any questions, please feel free to reach out to me

Calvin Sam, Outreach & Promotions

outreach@skabc.org cell 604.561.7629

 

[Allan Edwin]

Hi Sarka. Lucky you! Skiing in March. April is starting to warm up, literally and trips-wise! Keep an eye on the Trips List page.

[Sarka Lhotak]

I am interested in these trips for the second half of April (still skiing in March and in Europe first two weeks of April). I have’t been to Thormanby, it is on my list. I’ve done lots of kayak trips, some solo. I am quite flexible, also through the week, informal trips may have more flexibility for choosing conditions.

[Allan Edwin]

That’s great! I’m hoping there’s more of us out there.

Do you have a dry suit?

Looking at Sailflow.com this morning, the winds are light in Howe Sound. It’s 11 NM from Batchelor Cove in West Van to Plumper Cove on Keats. It is a 2 km crossing from Whytecliff to Snug Cove on Bowen. It’s 3 km from Little Flower Islet to Keats. It feels very doable to me. Too bad I’m already booked for this weekend.

[Quirine Schuyff]

I would be interested in any of these locations.

I’ve got lots of experience kayak camping and paddling in general but I’d still rate myself as low intermediate? My boat and I aren’t the most confident in heavy winds but I probably need to change that!

[Allan Edwin]

Looking to see if there are any other Advanced Beginner / Intermediate paddlers interested in weekend trips in March & April.

When the weather gets cold, the light is limited, and you’ve only got a weekend, a paddle that would be easy-peasy (and crowded!) in summer, makes for memorable adventures for the willing and prepared.

Some trips I’ve considered:

* Alouette Lake
* Keats Island – from any of Whytecliff, Bowen Bay, or Gibsons
* Thornbrough or Bain Creek (West Howe Sound) – from Porteau Cove
* Halkett Bay (Gambier Island) – from Porteau Cove
* Buccaneer Bay (Thormanby Island) – from any of Davis Bay, Sargeant Bay, or Welcome Beach

These are suggestions; not all will get done. I figure I’ve got a shot at 2 weekend trips at least in the next 2 months. For me, more options are better than less.

Example of my destination consideration: Thormanby is the only site listed I haven’t been before. I know it’s quite an exposed camp site, but if there’s a decent weather weekend forecast I figure it’s worth seeing without the summer crowds and site reservations.

Example of my route consideration: The Davis Bay to Thormanby could be brutal if the winds are foul: 3C would be pushing my limits. I would give it a pass in that case. If the wind forecast is kind, it would be good training for summer crossings.

I am open to: (a) posting a club trip, (b) doing this informally (not a club trip), or (c) going solo. Last year I paddled every month of the year and camped many of them. I’d like to stay on that pace this year, but attempting “the more, the merrier!” strategy as well.

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Dear all,

A student reached out to me in hopes of connecting with the kayaking community and getting some data of on water encounters with fish farms for a university project. If you have paddled near and around fish farms, please share your experience. The survey is very short and shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes to complete.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=zLt5FsG0xA6URvlL67yCFR0nrwyVOLXbqnPQvRmPBc0AOdAfISWQSjPOhokPbmzn

[Nicola Kuchta]

This is to anyone who attended the Trip Planning Workshop on Feb. 2, or who may have been at Hollyburn Sailing Centre since then: did you happen to take home or notice two new navigation friends AKA Gulf Islands chart 3462 and 3463? These charts are brand new, never used, never folded. Please let me know if you’ve seen them–a puppy cries every night they are not returned.

Thanks!

Nicola

[Stan Matier]

The Kayak is sold – sorry I can’t figure out how to remove the post.

[Philip Kubik]

Hello Daniel,

In addition to Maureen’s excellent suggestions, there are incident management and rescues components in Paddle Canada Skills courses, primarily in level 2 and higher. The environment is increasingly dynamic as the level increases. Also the Pacific Paddling Symposium usually has such sessions; however this year’s symposium is already full.

 

Regards,

Philip

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Daniel,

Skils.ca probably offer incident management with their guiding courses.

The best incident management courses I have done in dynamic water, have been with Body Boat Blade on Orcas Island (actually in Deception Pass, so easier to get to). Across the border unfortunately and USD, but well worth any training you do with them. I also did the same course with them at a Lumpy Waters symposium in Oregon. This is a really fun weekend with lots to choose from. Contact me personally if you would like more information.

Our trip leader course offers incident management in a group dynamic in a more general way

Cheers,

Maureen

[Barry Dutour]

Hi Daniel

I don’t know of any incident management courses locally although it may included in a small way in some advanced courses.  Same for the repair courses.  You might try asking these questions at  http://www.westcoastpaddler.com.  Regardless of the response it is a tremendous resource for kayaking on the west coast.

Barry

[Daniel Del Vecchio]

I really like to get into the technical side when I start something new( most be the geek in me) . Looking around I found those online:

https://www.howardjeffs.com/paddle-sport/repairs-maintenance/

http://www.iskga.com/courses/incident-management/

Anyone know if such are offer here on this side of the pond??

 

[Peter Loppe]

Stable, and large this is an easy beginners boat to take on overnight trips. It been well used and there are a few patches. But the boat as no leaks and the frame is fully functional. Comes with stuff bags, spray deck, rudder and foresail. $500. Text me at 604-339-5025

[Peter Loppe]

Stable, and large this is an easy beginners boat to take on overnight trips. It been well used and there are a few patches. But the boat as no leaks and the frame is fully functional. Comes with stuff bags, spray deck, rudder and foresail. $500. Text me at 604-339-5025

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