[Kevin Amos]

I have a Standard Horizon HX870 VHF radio which allows me to enter a manual waypoint. BC Marine Trails Map gives me coordinates for campsites that I would like to enter into my VHF. The map gives me coordinates in two formats such as this.

Coordinateslat 50.02600 lng -124.82559
Coordinateslat 50° 1.560′ lng -124° 49.535′

However my VHF has the following format options
“ddd°mm.mmm”,
“ddd°mm.mm”,
“ddd°mm’ss””

How do I manually enter a coordinate into my VHF?

[Former Member]

Can we get a item by item break down ?

thanks

[Former Member]

dry bags,/box, siltarp, throw bag, self Rescue float and first aid bag. Sold as a kit 200$

 

 

 

 

[Former Member]

https://westerncanoekayak.com/lithium-battery-15ah-water-resistant/

https://www.voltaicsystems.com/9-watt-kit

https://youtu.be/8SuvAKZt0Vs

I don’t have “field experience” yet but been researching the subject a lot. I’m an amateur radio portable power is very important for us. So here a few things i found that may be of interest. At the end it depends how much power and what kind of power. Many panel have a usb ports but for example in my situation all my radio stuff use 12v so i can’t use it. My set up i will be trying this season is an anker that does also 9v and 12v. My panel will be a 5 w powerfilm in a chart bag when i paddle and adding a 10w when i get to shore. I can go on and on that topic but a good presentation on solar is :

 

[Cynthia Materi]

Sign up for the Beginners course on June 8 and 9.    Learn to understand your kayak, it’s parts and how it floats.  Learn ways to get into it, how to get it to move the direction you want, and how to go long distances without getting tired.  There is lots on safety and practice on how to get back into your kayak should you fall out.  Also introduces what you need to plan a trip such as charts, tide and weather information.  This course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to go on trips in sheltered waters or to join competently led trips in places such as Indian Arm and the Gulf Islands.  Sign up under ‘Training/Course Schedule’ on the main web site page.

[Maureen Benzon]

The weather looks to be warm and sunny so we will be off the water at noon. Sign up through the trips page.

[Former Member]

I see there is a posting from July 17 about recommendations for solar power for charging electronics on trips. There were a couple of responses.

I’m wondering if anyone has any other suggestions for solar or portable power packs to charge devices such as camera, iphone, GPS, marine radio or satellite phone? For kayaking.

Thanks, Joe

please reply by text to 604-649-1126

 

[Sherron Soo]

Me too!

thx for organizing Quirine!

Sherron

[Colleen Cole]

Hello Quirine,

I am going to the symposium but I can only carry one kayak.  I have ferry reservations already (2 pm Friday and 8 pm Sunday) and I am picking up Carole from the overnight parking.  I guess this doesn’t really help to share the ride since you have a kayak but look forward to seeing you there.

Colleen Cole & Carole Fitzgerald

[Quirine Schuyff]

Just wondering if anyone from SKABC is going and would like to share the ride.

Quirine

[Quirine Schuyff]

Apologies…..I should have put my email address in so that anyone interested can give me all necessary details.

quisch@gmail.com

Please email me with:

NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
SKILL LEVEL
BOAT: MAKE,SIZE,COLOUR
EMERGENCY CONTACT: NAME/PHONE
CAR: MAKE, MODEL COLOUR, LICENSE

 

[Vincent Law]

I’m interested. thx!

[Ted Lam]

Please count me in. Thanks

Ted 778-939-6423

[Quirine Schuyff]

Destination from Jericho will be determined by weather, water and group dynamics. I am open to relative beginners but you MUST:

-Be able to handle a kayak in turns and moving forward and be able to do a wet exit.

-Have all required safety gear and an appropriate style kayak. (or canoe)

-Come dressed appropriately for weather AND water. I STRONGLY suggest a wet or dry suit as the water is still very cold. If you do not have one then you must carry a full change of warm clothes in a dry bag which will be accessible on the water.  For wearing on the water:

A thin synthetic or fleece layer(s) on the bottom and synthetic layers on top with a wind breaking jacket. Water worthy shoes. A warm hat. A sunhat. Warm gloves. Sunglasses. (we may travel directly INTO the sun) .

Other suggested items: A headlamp and/or other light source. A snack. Water. Camera. Chocolate for the trip leader.

Return time will depend on group but I will aim for 8:30 latest return time. Please allow some leeway for unexpected circumstances.

Reply to this forum and I will get email notifications.

Yay paddling!

[Nick Heath]

Sorry folks, I had to cancel since Brian at Metro Vancouver wanted at least 6 participants to make the logistics and paperwork worthwhile. We’ll re-schedule when it isn’t a long weekend with courses running!

 

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