[Chantal Ethier]

Quite right Nick!

I will attend the Feb 27th Open house and I’d like to encourage as many members as possible to attend one of these Open houses – remember that there is strength in numbers and that not attending would be a missed opportunity on our part.  We have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

I hope to see many of you there,

Thanks in advance,

Chantal

[Nick Heath]

I’ll try for Tues 27th.

I’d like our club to push for club lockup protected boat storage space at a city waterfront park and close by a new purpose-built paddling centre, with change rooms and showers. I don’t think it’s too much to ask for, and I’d settle for a city-run public facility if they won’t accommodate our club in its own lock-up (which I think they could and should).  US cities like Venice Beach have much better facilities (but inferior paddling) than we have.  Squamish Paddling Club has a simple but nice lock up covered facility by the ocean. Walk or cycle there and go for an evening paddle, get changed and off home again. Perfect!

Why should the golfers, tennis players, skateboarders and swimmers etc get all the resources?

[John Leung]

I took my level 2 with SKILS last year. The option that take the course in Victoria is only slightly cheaper, but you take care of your own accomodation. The option that take the course at Quadra Island cost a bit more, but include accomation at a lodge (which has a sauna).

 

[Philip Kubik]

There are quite a few companies offering Paddle Canada Level 2 at a similar price. For example, locally, there is Ecomarine, Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre, & BC Kayak Centre. On Vancouver I. there is SKILS. Most courses will courses involve taking a ferry. Besides price, you should consider the quality of the instruction. SKABC has offered the course in the past but not this year. The main reason is lack of instructors with current Paddle Canada certification, which is an annual expense.

[Karin Hartner]

That sounds like an excellent price, Cory! They can’t be making a lot at that cost.

 

Karin

[Corey Plester]

Hello, I was just wondering if  there are opportunities through SKABC to get your level 2 or know of a group/outfit that I can get it from at a reasonable price. I was talking to Bluedog kayaking on the coast, and there offering it for about $600 all in with food/camp included. Is that a decent price even though I’ll have to take the ferry out there too?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Chantal Ethier]

Hi Nick,

Thank you for sharing this with all of us.  I think this is a great opportunity for our club to be present and get involved.  I think it’s important for us to have representation there.

Nick, are you planning to attend, if so, which date do you have in mind?

Chantal

[Nick Heath]

Thanks to those members who responded last year to Vancouver Parks Board’s survey of non-motorized watercraft users. Now, they have issued a strategy document and are seeking feedback.  Good for them!  You have until March 16.

This is important even if you live outside the City like most of us, but we launch from time to time we launch there. Their website.

“The Vancouver Park Board is looking for your feedback about On Water: Vancouver’s Non-motorized Watercraft Strategy. Help us imagine the future of canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more for Vancouver’s waterways!

We would like to share our upcoming open house and workshop dates with you. We hope you can make it!

Attend an Open House

The first hour is a drop-in open house followed by an informal presentation by Vancouver Park Board staff and a workshop. Stay for as much or as little as you can. Please RSVP to the workshop portion of the event at onwater@vancouver.ca

Tuesday, February 27 from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way

Monday, March 5 from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

City Lab, 511 West Broadway Street

Saturday, March 10 from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street

We want everyone talking about On Water. We’d appreciate your help in circulating the upcoming open house event details to each of your networks!

Feb 27:  https://www.facebook.com/event

Mar 5:  https://www.facebook.com/event

Mar 10:  https://www.facebook.com/event

I’m sorry if you saw an earlier post that was choked with html code that our Forum s/w could not digest.  I stripped it out this time.

[Sandy Rubin]

I made an error in the email address spelling for rsvp:  it should be nadinesheppard@mac.com.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

[Sandy Rubin]

Special showings of the film “This Living Salish Sea’ hosted by Dogwood. Beautiful underwater photography of the Salish Sea and the corporate fossil fuel agenda that threatens it. Local filmmaker Sarama.

Two showings: March 24 at 4pm and 6:30 pm.

Location: dbc Sound Inc., #1 – 1256 East 6th Ave, Vancouver

Parking available beside the building.

RSVP by March 20 to Nadine Shepherd at nadineshepherd@mac.com. Indicate which showing.

Limited seating available.  Please give 48 hrs cancellation notice so that others can attend.

[Admin]

Kayaking the World with Justine Curgenven, award-winning adventure filmmaker and expedition sea kayaker.  Justine will talk about her two most recent trips, from circumnavigating Vancouver Island, to a 1000km Arctic Paddling trip. Here are the details:

Date: Thursday March 15, 2018 at 6:30pm

Place: Deep Cove Outdoors.

Tickets: $15 at:  https://www.deepcoveoutdoors.com/events-races/

 

 

 

 

[Nick Heath]

Today’s announcement by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority might represent more muscle-flexing.  They claim that they are “issuing amendments to the Port Information Guide” but I am suspicious that changing the Fraser R to a Traffic Control Zone (TCZ) from a “Movement Restriction Area” (MRA) effectively bans paddlecraft from the South (Main) Arm of the Fraser R between Sandheads and New Westminster.

The operative phrases seem to be:

“The Fraser River South Arm Traffic Control Zone (TCZ-4) comprises an area extending for a maximum of 61m either side of the charted deep-sea navigation channel or the shoreline, whichever is least”
“All vessels navigating within TCZ-4 shall monitor VHF Channel 74”
“All Tier 2 vessels including fishing vessels, pleasure craft and sailing vessels, when transiting TCZ-4 must be under adequate mechanical power.”
“Tier 2 vessel – Means all other vessel traffic operating in the TCZ-4 boundaries including fishing vessels, pleasure craft and sailing vessels.”

I believe these restrictions are similar to the TCZ restrictions at First Narrows and Second Narrows. Unlike at those two locations, I was not aware of  any previous ban on hand or wind-powered vessels on the Fraser R.  I have paddled in this area and do not consider that I have been a danger to myself or to shipping.  So, if this is new, I don’t support it and will try to stop it.

Please let me know if you are aware of any existing paddling ban on this part of the River.  The 61 m width of each margin of TCZ beyond the deep, dredged channel covers all of the river, except near at some locations such as by Ladner and Deas I, where the river is wider.

This refers Port Information Guide

[Cameron Redenbach]

For any paddlers that are meetup users as well, I have created a petition to try to get meetups attention.
can be signed with your name or anonymous
please sure with anyone that has issues with meetup themselfs

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/386/230/197/please-fix-meetup/

[Admin]

Level 6 drysuits in size small are on sale here: https://www.levelsix.com/products/triton-3-ply-drysuit. Thanks Peter K for passing this along!

[Jillian Pedrick]

This European manufactured boat was purchased from Eco-marine two years ago for $3800 (plus tax) and has had light use over that period of time. Paddles, Skirt and accessories available separately.
https://whistler.craigslist.ca/spo/6448191072.html
http://www.northshoreseakayaks.com/

The Atlantic LV is every inch a contemporary sea touring kayak, with all the attributes of the Atlantic, the LV is 10inches shorter than its big brother. This reduction in length has created a very fast turning stable kayak with excellent glide and tracking. A very comfortable cockpit and seat with adjustable hip pads also includes a supportive back band. With ample storage for those much sort after weekend trips the Atlantic LV is a kayak that will put a smile on your face in any weather and sea state you wish to paddle in.

STANDARD FEATURES
A hull design that delivers directional stability and control with smooth predictable turns.
3 Hatches and bulkheads.
Comfortable seat and out fitting.
Retractable skeg.
Adjustable Yakima footrest.
Perfect for coastal exploration, open water crossings and camping trips.

Modifications include safety paddle holder and compass
Specs
Maximum length 485cm 15′ 11″
Maximum width 55cm 21 5/8″
Kayak Weight 23 Kg 50 lbs
Paddler Weight Range 40 – 100 Kg 88 – 220 lbs

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