[Quirine Schuyff]

I live near city hall and could drop it off between my home and Jericho.

I just won’t be able to make the meeting.

[Former Member]

Many books mention to “carry” a cell phone in an emergency bag. There a good deal right now on ebay with those. They usually around 100$

https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=spareone&_sacat=0&LH_PrefLoc=2

[Calvin Sam]

Summer is almost here and i am sure you have all your trips planned out already. If you happen to be not going anywhere on Saturday June 15th and looking for something to do?

MEC has reached out to us for help by asking if we can put on a clinic whether it be on the water or on land.  If you have something interesting to talk about such as examples below:

• packing a kayak for a multi-day trip,
• meal planning (maybe you want to feed the other SKABC/BCMT volunteers)
• trip planning
• Strokes, Edging and bracing, etc.

Please reach out to me at 604.561.7629 outreach@skabc.org

Thanks

Calvin, Outreach & Promotions

 

[Calvin Sam]

What a sunny day !

Bring some sunshine to a youngsters heart by helping out at the Big Brothers/ Big Sister Paddle on Saturday June 15th. I am still looking for one paddler to cover off at 0900h & 1200h shift.

Please get in touch with me at 604.561.7620 or outreach@skabc.org

Thanks

Calvin, Outreach & Promotions Officer

[Former Member]

Just a reminder folks to check the Club Trips List regularly. It is fantastic weather for paddling and though it seems all the coming trips are marked Booked Full, there are still spots to be had. Sometimes there are openings due to cancellations, so it is in your interest to keep in touch with the trip leaders for the trip you are hoping to get on.

• Anvil Island Circumnavigation (3C), June 2  w/ Philip Kubik – Booked Full
• Crescent Beach Sunset Paddle (2B), June 13 w/Susan & Richard Jensen – Booked 3/12
• Indian Arm to Granite Falls (2B), June 15, 16 w/ John Leung – Booked Full
• Gulf Islands – Go with the Flow (3B), June 23-27 w/Maureen Benzon – Booked 3/5

Enjoy the sun everyone, stay hydrated, and don’t forget your sunscreen!

[Admin S. Jensen]

Regretfully selling a very rare cedar strip hand crafted triple kayak. Almost fully restored, just needs a fresh coat of fiber glass to the outside which means you get to choose the final color/stain/decorative pieces for a fully customized finish!

Kayak details 

3 cockpits, first and third set up with seats, middle can be used for 3rd person, child, beer, camping gear or my personal recommendation dogs!
2 extra spacious storage hatch’s, 1 at bow, 1 at stern, plenty of room for overnight expeditions or a day or fishing
Lots of deck bungee straps for holding all your fast access gear
Fully functioning foot peddle operated rudder with matching timber features
Easy carry handles at bow and stern
24ft long
Comes with everything pictured, currently located In Maple ridge. Asking $2,750.

If you would like more information or to have a look I can be contacted via email at sam_dunbrack@hotmail.com or phone /text at 604-902-6489

 

 

 

[Former Member]

Another voice for this discussion with food for thought:

https://paddlingmag.com/stories/columns/rock-the-boat/certification-killed-paddling-adventures/

[Nancy More]

Hi Daniel

I am going to wade in late on this.

My experience in industrial safety and kayaking lead me to believe that there are no accidents.  There are a series of events and choices that lead to incidents that become notable or cause injury or loss.   So, you choose every day things that may or may not contribute to your safety.  They start way before you get on the water.

You choose whether or not to check your boat at the start of the season or before a big trip.  You choose what equipment to carry in your repair kit.  You choose whether to learn how to manage your boat with and without the use of a rudder.   You choose to learn to understand wind, water, and waves and make appropriate choices. That might make the difference between inconvenience (something breaks that you can fix on a beach easily),  something that causes you minor discomfort (you have to paddle for the day without the benefit of seat back support) or something that causes you to have to call in help and and cancel a long trip.

My first overnight kayak trip was 14 days from Fair Harbour to the Brooks.  Lots of open water and opportunities to learn.  Knowing what I know now, that probably wasn’t the smartest choice, but we were 4 people with extensive back-country hiking experience and sound decision-making skills.  I remember being terrified at at least one point.  And I know that we spent at least one afternoon on the beach as we waited for the evening calm to continue on down the coast.

Someone has already addressed the probability versus impact risk management matrix.  It works.  You mitigate the items that are high risk and high probability though specific planning and equipment.  You have to be aware of the “black swans” that can cause serious injuries and fatalities and can’t be predicted.  Basic safety (wear a PFD, wear a dry or wet suit in big and cold water, carry a radio, get some education) means you have the capability of dealing with most things.

Each of us have our own risk tolerance.  As you point out, the more you know and the more experience you have, makes you aware of the possibilities.  It also gives you the capability and skills to deal with those possibilities.  So, yes, people go out and they do things without the requisite understanding and equipment and  they get away with them, or not.  They are lucky, or not.  And people with a lot of experience and knowledge are sometimes in the wrong place at the wrong time, like the recent avalanche deaths in Alberta.    And some people never leave the beach.

[Former Member]

A little bump here. I’ll be around next weekend (June 8-9) if anyone wants to take her for a test paddle.

 

And in case you need help making your mind up, I’ll just leave this here: https://paddling.com/gear/mariner-kayaks-inc-mariner-ii-1-kayak/

 

Happy spring!

[Kevin Amos]

Thank you all for your responses. They have been very helpful.

I have a follow up question specific to the Standard Horizon YCE15 software. Have any of you used to to import waypoints. I understand Marine Trails allows members to export gpx or klm files.

Thanks

[Philip Kubik]

I would be careful to distinguish between challenge and risk of injury or death. Although I agree that challenge is important for growth, I don’t agree that risk of injury or death is necessary for growth, at least not for me. Personally, I am convinced that I would enjoy kayaking even more than I do if it were completely free of that type of risk. On the other hand, there are those who say that they enjoy the adrenaline rush of a risky experience.

[Former Member]

A new battery pack i heard of

 

 

https://www.amazon.ca/talentcell/s?k=talentcell

[Former Member]

Thanks very much for the information Katya.

Unfortunately a family health issue arose and I was unable to make the trip.

My colleagues reported that it is a beautiful area, hopefully I’ll get an opportunity to go someday.

Thanks again

 

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Just came back from there. You can camp on Spring Is at the West Coast Expedition’s site (on the north side of the island), they won’t be using it until June. There is a sign at the site asking for a donation if you are staying there. I recommend taking the water taxi out as the inlet is a bit of slog and if winds blow up it will be too much for a beginner. If you get calm weather, the Mission group is lovely.

No wildlife warnings at Rugged as of Saturday. We stayed at the South beach and hiked to the North one – very easy short hike. While protected from the SE, the north beach is very exposed to northerlies and was actually quite rough when we went there. I wouldn’t recommend crossing the Kyuquot channel with a beginner to get there.

The estuary around Fair Harbour is pretty and sheltered but is a very short paddle.

Feel free to text or call if you want any more details)

604.600.3738 Katya

 

 

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

I have an Anker power bank for all USB compatible devices and it is awesome for that. Doesn’t work with the the radios though, so looking forward to see what others are using fo that purpose.

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