[Corey Plester]

Sorry for the late replies! Thanks for getting back to me Mike and Kapila, I’ll be sure to msg you guys for some paddling in the near future then!

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Hi Corey,

I am a solo paddler as well and I loved to join a group for paddling. I am not an expert paddler though I paddle about three years on calm waters, love to get into serious paddling now.

I’ve done a self rescue  course last year with SKABC, so now I know how to get back in.

I sold my recreation kayak last week, and I am planning to buy a touring kayak within next two weeks. Once I’ve got my kayak, I will be ready. My contact also in the member directory.

Thanks,

Kapila

[Mike McHolm]

Hi Corey,
I paddle every weekend from Granville Island into English Bay (and from Jericho in the summer) if I’m not out of town paddling somewhere else. I typically launch Friday-Sun between 3:30 and 5:30 and go out for a couple hours. I roll every time I paddle and am happy to practice wet exits and assisted rescues, towing, general safety etc.

https://www.youtube.com/user/mmcholm1/videos

You can find my contact info in the member directory.
Cheers,
Mike

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

For those looking to do something fun and meaningful this weekend: Fraser River Clean Up organized by FraserRiverKeepers is happening this Saturday!

Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Please bring sturdy shoes, a water bottle, gloves (if you have them), and come prepared for the weather. Safety vests, gloves, pickers, and garbage bags will be provided. Please meet us at the end of Gill Road in Chilliwack; attendants will be there to help you park and direct you to Cleanup Central.<br class=”” /><br class=”” />There will also be a volunteer appreciation BBQ, so please bring your appetite and a reusable container for beverages! To show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we will also be holding a volunteer raffle draw with amazing prizes!

Here is a link to the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1557620097638320/

[Nick Heath]

We’re adding this info and related web links to the BCMTNA map today.

[Kevin Amos]

https://www.meetup.com/Sea-Kayak-Association-of-British-Columbia-SKABC/

 

[Corey Plester]

Was wondering if there is anybody or  any groups of people that go paddle around the lower mainland on most weekends, whether it’s around Deepcove or a day trip around the Pasley Islands or up even a single overnight trip somewhere and a day just geared towards rolls and safety procedure’s . Ive been doing alot single trips alone , but would be nice to have like minded people around as well. Just thought I’d ask!

<li style=”text-align: center;”>FYI. I’m 27,  and I’m pretty eagar and up for anything,  I have some decent gear ( dry suit, VHF radio etc.) And paddle a Nimbus Telkwa or Seaward Quantum

Cheers!

[Admin]

Thanks Peter K for passing this along:

Join HSC for the Spring Equinox Paddle

Sunday March 25th – fun day of paddling, good company and traditional glass of bubbling juice on the water.

Meet at the club at 10am, launch on 10.30, destination – Dundarave or if the weather is ok – Westbay; say 5 to 8 km return trip

Return around 12.30-ish. Light snacks will be served at the clubhouse after the paddle.

NOTE to co-op members: three modernized Nimbus fiberglass and Kevlar kayaks are available – give them a try. Picture is attached 😁

RSVP to kayak@hollyburnsailingclub.ca

Cheers,
Aimee Lumb
Communications Officer
Hollyburn Sailing Club

[Chris Dennis]

Sixteen people have shown a real interest in the Bunsby Islands trip from June 23 to July 1. Seven plus the leader have already agreed on dates and logistics.

I need a trip leader to step forward and lead a second trip for the remaining interested people.

Please give me, Chris Dennis a call on 604 418 8462 and let’s find a way to build a second trip.

[Bob Salo]

Just talked to Parks Canada.  Talked to a lady that didn’t know about the Broken Islands and  then put me on hold twice to get the answers I asked?

1. You need an annual Parks Pass.  Buy online and receive it in the mail before you go. You need to carry the pass.

2. If you don’t reserve a campsite you are out of luck.  Don’t know what would happen then?  We are going in May when it is not busy, so getting a spot should not be a problem?

3. Per person/per day camping fee is$9.90

 

Also – Secret Beach parking is $10.00/day and launch fee is $15

[Chris Lazatin]

Hello Reed,

I also sent you an email. I also have the time and flexibility.

Chris

604 440 3294

[David Hong]

Passing along an invitation from Hollyburn Sailing Club’s Kayak Captain:

HSC’s “About to be Spring” Paddle and testing of co-op’s renovated and new kayaks.

March 11th (Sunday) at 10:15 AM. Kayak launch at 10.30 am. Estimated return between 1 and 2 pm.

Target destination: Sandy Cove or Caulfeild Bay. RSVP to kayak@hollyburnsailingclub.ca.

[Nick Heath]

Thanks, Nancy. Good catch! Overcrowding at sites has been a problem and I guess Parks Canada are trying to address it.

[Nick Heath]

Yup, Nancy!

Conserve energy! (pesky, annoying, incompetent bureaucrats can’t draft things with any care or bother to respond to questions until prodded by the Press). Thank goodness we still have a Press!

[Nancy More]

Does this mean that I no longer have to pull out my soapbox and write a letter?    One more thing off my To Do list for today!

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