[Jonas Lindgren]

Circumnavigation of Bowen with early start from Whytecliff Park. Subject to weather and wind. This is a full day trip for intermediate to advanced paddlers.

Please email me if you are interested:  jonas@piccolosoft.com

 

[Former Member]

he has a new book coming out soon that seem promising:

 

Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

I will be out of town this time, but will attest that this is a super fun and satisfying trip!

[Nick Heath]

I’m hoping for a few more volunteers for Saturday’s repeat of last month’s weed bash at Widgeon Creek/Marsh. Details and registration on the Trips list. See you there!

 

[Maureen Benzon]

Calvin should also have told you that this is a fun day, and so rewarding to see the delight on the kids faces when a seal pops up, and the low tide group are amazed at the sea stars (which are returning!). Pizza and fruit are served to the matches when they return and there is plenty for volunteers too. skabc generously pays for the pizza and the rental of 4 double kayaks for the day. All you need to supply is your own boat and a good attitude.

This has become an annual event and so popular that the organisations always have a wait list.

 

[Calvin Sam]

SKABC will be looking at hosting Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Paddle once again tentatively on Saturday June 15th out at Deep Cove. It will run from 0900 to 1800h.

This is a worthwhile cause. We need volunteer paddlers that can simply accompany the big & little ones who will be paddling doubles. There will be 3 shifts @ 0900h, 1200h, 1500h. You can volunteer for one shift, two shifts or all three shifts.

If you can volunteer, please contact Calvin Sam outreach@skabc.org 604.561.7629

Thank you

[Calvin Sam]

SKABC will be looking at participating at the MEC Paddlefest to be held on Saturday June 15th at Jericho Beach. The Paddlefest will run from 1000h to 1500h.

We are looking for SKABC volunteers that can set up and manage the tent to promote our Club and its activities. We will share our tent with BC Marine Trails who will also provide some volunteers.

If you can volunteer, please contact Calvin Sam outreach@skabc.org 604.561.7629

Thank you

[Former Member]

I find this one during one of my reading:

 

https://www.warriorsandwonders.com/Spyderco_Knives/Spyderco_C88PYL2_Salt_2_Plain_Edge_Yellow_FRN_H1_Blade

[Former Member]

Thank you for your suggestions.

Plans not completely firm yet. Rugged Point looks like a good option, also may take the kayaks over to Walters Island for easy access to Spring Island or other spots?

Planning around a work engagement May 21-23 in Kyuquot – staying at Waters Cove Resort . We plan to drive to Fair Harbour long weekend prior.

 

[Maureen Benzon]

I have not explored the inlet (and be warned about the pm inflow winds) but you can catch a water taxi there and back and spend the the days exploring Spring Island, which is a very beautiful. Arrangements can be made through West Coast expeditions, who are happy to offer information and advice. They also rent kayaks.

Or Rugged Point Provincial park is a closer and a more protected paddle, but be sure to check the wildlife warnings before you go. Previous years the park has been closed because of cougar or wolves but that was a little while ago

Fair Harbour itself is very inaptly named. How many days do you have, and why Fair Harbour?

Maureen

[Former Member]

The inside of Rugged Point is quite a bit more tame than the outside. I haven’t camped there in a long time so I don’t recall but I would think you could walk through to the other side.

[Former Member]

Anybody have any suggestions for Day Trips and/or one night camp from Fair Harbour.

I’m an intermediate paddler with experience on the west coast of Van. Island, but I’ll be paddling with a novice who likely won’t do well in open ocean.

Thanks

[Former Member]

Hi Quirine.

I have several of these seats. I have sat in the chair and I have used them as paddle floats. They work. I’ll remember to bring them to the next meeting.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Did you ever sell this? Have you actually tried it as a paddle float? Seems like a very handy thing to have.

[Former Member]

This May 10, 11 12th, Skyview is holding its annual May Sale, their largest sale of the year.

For more information, check out the flyer on their website.

https://skyviewcamping.com/

[Author]

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