[Rob McIntyre]

Paddling Film Festival – Clarke Theatre, Mission – March 11 – 7:30pm $15 advance tickets

An evening of inspiring paddling films from around the globe is landing in Mission.
Adventure, storytelling, and jaw-dropping waterways guaranteed. Advance tickets: $15 at WCK
Tickets also available online click here
Learn more at Paddling Film Festival

We have been invited to present a table to share info about the club before the event – let me know if you plan on coming and would like to join in spreading the SKABC love 🙂

[Rob McIntyre]

Our friends at Western Canoe Kayak have the following events this month:
Gear Up for Spring – until March 31, 2026 – Member-Only Deals including 15% discount (some restrictions) Coupon to print here or for mobile here

Dear Paddling Club & Team Members,
Spring is around the corner – and that means GEAR UP FOR SPRING is back at Western
Canoeing & Kayaking!
This exclusive members-only promotion is your chance to get fully outfitted for the upcoming
paddling season with special pricing, big savings, and a chance to win a $100 WCK Gift Card.
When & Where In-store only -WCK 1717 Salton Rd Abbotsford
March 2 – March 31, 2026
Available to CLUB & TEAM MEMBERS ONLY
Member-Only Deals Bring your Gear Up coupon and save on select gear:
● 15% OFF ALL GEAR (some restrictions apply—see fine print)
● Wood Dragon Boat Paddles (Grey Owl) — $65
● Carbon Dragon Boat Paddles (Blackwater) — $249
● All Blackwater SUPs — 50% OFF (others as marked)
● Norse Kayaks — 15% OFF (in-stock only) –
● Clipper Canoes & Blackwater Kayaks — 10% OFF (in-stock only)
Bonus! Every coupon used also enters you into a draw to win a $100 WCK Gift Card.
The Fine Print (aka the important stuff)
● Coupon required for discount and draw entry
● Items must be paid in full and picked up by March 31, 2026
● Discounts apply to retail pricing only and cannot be combined with other promotions
(including free shipping)
● No discounts on: Thule, Zaveral (ZRE), Bixby, ePropulsion, trailers, big canoes,
electronics, special orders, or online purchases
● In-store shopping only
Your coupon is above — don’t forget to bring it!
See you in the shop,
The Western Canoeing & Kayaking Team

 

[Maureen Benzon]

You can buy iron on tape for repairs on seams etc, but I was reluctant to bring an iron anywhere near the goretex lining, so I bought a patch for the outside, cut a very small patch and ironed it on using a piece of cotton cloth  between the iron and the suit. It has done the trick.

On my suit I could see that the fabric was worn from rubbing against my shoe

You can also use a small dab of aquaseal.

Hope this helps 🙂

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Hi Quirine, I fixed those with a dab of Aquaseal very successfully. Didn’t even use tape. You can use Aquaseal + tape combo for a nicer feel on the inside. Definitely not worth shipping to the States for this repair.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Hi all:

On my last kayak trip I realized that one of my goretex drysuit socks has holes. My inner sock was very soggy! Upon testing with water, I saw that there are at least 4 or maybe more pinhole leaks. Kokatat said I may be able to repair them myself. I’d love to save on shipping charges.

Has anyone ever repaired these using a goretex patch kit? Or other fancy repair tape?
Thanks in advance.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Hi everyone:

These two workshops have a deadline for this eve. If you are interested in either the morning radio test session, or the afternoon VHF radio review workshop, please email training at training2@skabc.org soon!

If we have enough people showing interest we may still be able to run them, despite the deadline this evening.

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Hi Will,

The SKABC navigation course is now posted under training.

[Quirine Schuyff]

JOIN CLUB LOCARNO!

Club Locarno has a full fleet of sea kayaks that can be borrowed by their members. They also have a selection of other watercraft fleets. Club Locarno runs out of the Jericho Sailing Center so is conveniently located for those in the Metro Vancouver area, and you can launch into beautiful English Bay! They also have very discounted pricing for overnight and multi-day rentals.

For all the information and pricing go over to their website and see if this is something for you.

https://www.clublocarno.com/

They have one “Discover Club Locarno” Open House (registration required) coming up soon and another two following.

DISCOVER CLUB LOCARNO (registration required)

March 15th, 2026

11:00am – 1:00pm (PDT)

Location: Jericho Sailing Center

[Quirine Schuyff]

Is this Pacific Scuba Industries?

[Bob Salo]

One owner Lightspeed Phoenix.  Thermoform construction.  Large capacity touring 17 ft 6 inch long.  Large easy opening/closing hatches.  I am 6 ft 2 inches tall and fit comfortably in the cockpit.  The forward bulkhead was moved forward 2 inches when constructed to give me full leg extension.  A very unique feature is the drop-down skeg/rudder system positioned 3 ft forward of the stern.  This enables the big boat to turn and handle like a smaller boat.  A very experienced kayak in good shape.
Bob Salo –  contact me for pictures or more info

besalo@telus.net

[Theresa Davies]

Thanks for all the tips for getting my drysuit wrist seal replaced.
Michelle at PSI got it done and did a fantastic job, highly recommend, especially if yoir suit is Level Six brand.
“(PSI) in Abbotsford offers professional drysuit repair and maintenance services, including seal replacements, zipper work, and leak repairs for various suit brands.”

 

[Maureen Benzon]

SOLD

[Philip Kubik]

I invite SKABC members to join me on an early season paddle around English Bay on Sunday, March 8. This trip will include crossing from Locarno Beach to Siwash Rock (3 nm) and paddling up False Creek to Science World. For additional information and to register, log in to the SKABC website and select English Bay Circumnavigation on the Trip List. Registration is required.

[Bob Maher]

Hi Everyone. Parking at Trout Lake Community Center for our In Person meeting this coming Monday.

I just checked with Trout Lake Community Center about the “free three hour parking”. After we park, we have to register our cars at the IPAD Kiosk that is “Inside” the Community Center, in the area of the front desk.

Hope to see you on Monday.

[Kelly Robertson]

SKABC will be offering a Currents Course June 12 – 14 for half the price, and it includes accommodations.  It will be posted soon so stay tuned.

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