[Kapila Jayaweera]

Congratulations Limor. I listen to both of your podcast and they were amazing. Love the way your guest speaker Spencer Jones explaining about surfing at Skook.

Chessy’s rolling tips were great. Very encouraging for someone like Chessy telling that rolling should have been thought early stage of kayaking similar to what Inuit people do.

Looking forward to your next podcast.
Love your beautifully design logo. Keep up the good work.

[Limor Friedman]

Hello paddlers.

I am excited to share with you my podcast Beyond the Eddyline! Its about kayaking  and how paddlers develop their skills to a level of confidence beyond our comfort zone.

There are 2 episodes out there – the first one is about riding the largest wave in the works- skookumchuck narrows with Spencer Jones . The second with Chessy |Knight- exploring how proper boat fitting, thoughtful paddle choice, and Greenland rolling techniques can transform your experience in dynamic water.

There will be a new episode every Friday as long as the stories flood in 🙂

Your feedback and suggestions are always appreciated.

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

I received this email from Western Canoe & Kayak.

I wanted to personally invite SKABC to an event we’re assisting with featuring speaker/author/adventurer/paddler –Story Teller James Raffan.  The show is called The Accidental Canadian.  This will be the first time the show has been done west of Ontario.
If you can share this info with your web or newsletter people, that would be great.  Actually please share with any group you see fit!
Tickets to this show would make a fun Christmas gift or – if we’re too late for a Christmas newsletter – maybe Valentines 🙂

The show is in Fort Langley at the Chief Sepass Theatre (Langley Fine Arts School)

Saturday March 28th

Tickets available at Western Canoeing & Kayaking or online.  You can also get them at the door (please bring cash).

The show: The Accidental Canadian

The show title was derived from the simple toss of a coin by his British parents when they were indecisive about which country they would immigrate to after WWII – S. Africa or Canada.  James and his 3 sisters would be ‘Accidental Canadians’.

James Raffan is a cultural geographer, canoeist and writer who has produced more than 20 books including many best sellers.  He has been recognized with nominations and awards including the Queens Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals and Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal for his foundational work in bringing the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough Ontario onto the national stage.

The Accidental Canadian is filled with ‘flashy visuals, whimsical stories, and original songs performed live. It’s a two hour presentation providing laughter, joy, tears, and an unprecedented sense of Canadian pride. His message to Canadians “Stand strong and together to protect the wild places and the integrity of the people he bore witness to, through his lifetime of travel and scribing”.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

This kayak is now sold.

[Andrea Kovits]

SAVE THE DATE!

To all our dedicated SKABC Volunteers:

We appreciate all that you so generously share with the club, including your time, your expertise, and your passion for the sport.

In your honour, SKABC is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch on Saturday, January 31st.

Please join your fellow volunteers from 11 am to 1 pm at Float 30 Restaurant, located in the Reed Point Marina off the Barnett Hwy.

If you have volunteered in any capacity in 2025, you are invited to attend.

Stay tuned for more information under Events on our website.

Sign up starts January 1st, but in the meantime, don’t miss out.

Mark your calendars today!

[Esmeralda Cabral]

A few of us are planning a holiday paddle in False Creek on Saturday evening, Dec.13. Decorate your boat with lights and tinsel and come for a paddle. Meet at Vanier Park Boat Launch at 5 pm. We will paddle to Science World and back, then head to a local pub for eats.
This is not an official club trip, just an informal paddle. We will go rain or shine.
Saturday, Dec. 13th, 5 pm, Vanier Park Boat Launch

[Jim Govett]

Hi Kapila, is it possible to take a look at your kayak?  I am interested in it.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

This Atlantis Wav 16 is still available for sale if anyone interested. Will posted on the Market place in spring if no one from the clubs wants.
It is a solid boat build in Nanaimo, used to be my favorite boat till very recently. Won’t sell it if my fleet wasn’t expanding rapidly.

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

Hi everyone, A quick reminder about our December meeting, featuring speakers Dan Wong and Hannah Goodings from Jackpine Paddle. Dan and Hannah will talk to us about  their sea kayaking trips in Great Slave Lake.  Plan to join us if you are available. Here are the details:

Topic: SKABC December 1st Club Meeting
Time: Dec 1, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82057165160?pwd=uv6p0BKXL4ipwDn5DIM2LZ4VeNLiZz.1

Meeting ID: 820 5716 5160
Passcode: 418628

As always the meeting link is also posted on the homepage of the website.

[Theresa Panton]

SOLD 

[Nick Heath]

OK – here’s a few changes for the trip which should be posted shortly. Dates 2-6 Jan 2026.

Travel will be by water taxi, paid for by SKABC. Cabin accommodation. 5 limit incl me plus the cabin owner. So far, 3 others have expressed interest and I want to give them preference (because they responded here and therefore made it possible for me to plan the rest of the event) so there might be only 1 place left after that.

Thks everyone!

[Nick Heath]

Thanks to the generosity of a member, I think we will be able to borrow a metal detector, saving our club some rental money! It does seem a shame to rent something for a week when we will probably use it for only a very short part of that time.

[Christine Baker]

I used them to repair a tear in my drysuit in May and they were great: straightforward, clear about the price, and good with finishing when they said they would.

[Esmeralda Cabral]

Great to know! Thanks so much for posting, Bob.

[Bob Maher]

Hi,

I found a new local business that Repairs Dry Suites, they make Dry Suits and they do excellent work.

I had to have the Wrist and Neck Gaskets replaced on my Dry Suit. When I took my Dry Suit to their Workshop, they offered a choice of two types of Gasket material and there are four Gasket Size Samples you try on to get the proper fit.

Note: Their Workshop visits are by Appointment.

Their Revised Web Site will be up in mid-January 2026 with product Pictures.

 

The Dry Suits they make are custom, offering Hoods, Extra Pockets etc.

The work they do is excellent, well priced and on time.

 

The company is:  Orange Canoe (interesting name)

The owners are:  Alex and Leah Kozma

Workshop Location:   37 Capilano Way, New Westminster, BC

Contact Info:     Email    info@orangecanoe.ca

Website     http://www.orangecanoe.ca

Phone       778-928-9544

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