[Former Member]

Good to have another paddler on board. This is what the rest of this month is looking like for me.

Wknd 1: Mar 2, 3
Wknd 2: Mar 9, 10 – booked
Wknd 3: Mar 16, 17 – maybe!
Wknd 4: Mar 23, 24 – booked
Wknd 5: Mar 30, 31 – maybe!

I will be watching the forecasts pretty closely.

[Annette Muttray]

Hi Allan,   I’m interested in weekend paddles in April. I’m also skiing in March. 🙂   I can sometimes paddle on Mondays and Fridays as well – it depends on my work schedule. I have a wet suit, but not a dry suit. I have been to Thornamby a number of times. There are some unofficial and more hidden camp options in coves along the south end of South Thornamby as well. For small groups only. Other paddle-and-camp destinations sound good too.

[Nick Heath]

On Friday 8 Mar, the weather looks like it will be reasonable. Planned is a trip from Squamish by open power boat to Tantalus Ldg where decking will be put across the 2 logs that we placed last Fall to span the creek. Non-skid wire will go on the treads, too. This will be fairly heavy work with a generator (running most of the time) and hauling materials and tools there. If Friday, doesn’t work, Monday 11 Mar is another option, but it looks more likely to rain then. On either day, we’ll launch early at Squamish – say 8 am and plan to finish by 2 or 3 pm, getting back to Vancouver by about 5 pm. Please let Nick know if you are able to help treasurer2@skabc.org

[Former Member]

1) i just finish reading this book. It was  very interesting, especially if you like to fill your brain with little tidbits that are useful  but not necessary8):

https://www.naturalnavigator.com/books-and-library/how-to-read-water/

2) interest map of the coast in 1850:

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2019/03/01/british-nautical-maps-charting-kelp-beds-bc/

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Deep Cove KayaK is hosting a very cool event for female paddlers on April 27 -28. The instructors are top notch and the sessions look very interesting. I just registered and it looks like there are still a few spots left. Here is the message from Bob at Deep Cove:

This spring we are excited to hosting a Women’s on Water (WOW)  Workshop.  We have arranged for some of North America’s top sea kayak coaches.

Justine Curgenven
Kate Hives
Meaghan Hennessey
Krista Cawley

The weekend kicks off with a Friday Night Film presentation and talk by Justine Curgenven.  BTW this presentation is open to non-workshop people too.   Even Males.

Here is a link to register: https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/event-race/women-on-water-workshop/

[Former Member]

Tomorrow’s forecast sounds really great. I hope you find safe passage wherever you decide to go. If you take pictures, don’t forget to forward to our Media team to post 🙂

[Quirine Schuyff]

I have a dry suit that keeps me mostly dry. Looking for a new one but it works fine. The weather does look great this weekend! I think I might just head out on the water tomorrow. Maybe even early morning. No winds predicted at all as far as I can see. It is too bad that you are booked!

[Calvin Sam]

There will be door prizes and silent auction during the evening festival.

Tickets will be available for sale at the Monday night, March 4th Club Night. Bring your cash!

Any questions, please feel free to reach out to me

Calvin Sam, Outreach & Promotions

outreach@skabc.org cell 604.561.7629

 

[Former Member]

Hi Sarka. Lucky you! Skiing in March. April is starting to warm up, literally and trips-wise! Keep an eye on the Trips List page.

[Sarka Lhotak]

I am interested in these trips for the second half of April (still skiing in March and in Europe first two weeks of April). I have’t been to Thormanby, it is on my list. I’ve done lots of kayak trips, some solo. I am quite flexible, also through the week, informal trips may have more flexibility for choosing conditions.

[Former Member]

That’s great! I’m hoping there’s more of us out there.

Do you have a dry suit?

Looking at Sailflow.com this morning, the winds are light in Howe Sound. It’s 11 NM from Batchelor Cove in West Van to Plumper Cove on Keats. It is a 2 km crossing from Whytecliff to Snug Cove on Bowen. It’s 3 km from Little Flower Islet to Keats. It feels very doable to me. Too bad I’m already booked for this weekend.

[Quirine Schuyff]

I would be interested in any of these locations.

I’ve got lots of experience kayak camping and paddling in general but I’d still rate myself as low intermediate? My boat and I aren’t the most confident in heavy winds but I probably need to change that!

[Former Member]

Looking to see if there are any other Advanced Beginner / Intermediate paddlers interested in weekend trips in March & April.

When the weather gets cold, the light is limited, and you’ve only got a weekend, a paddle that would be easy-peasy (and crowded!) in summer, makes for memorable adventures for the willing and prepared.

Some trips I’ve considered:

* Alouette Lake
* Keats Island – from any of Whytecliff, Bowen Bay, or Gibsons
* Thornbrough or Bain Creek (West Howe Sound) – from Porteau Cove
* Halkett Bay (Gambier Island) – from Porteau Cove
* Buccaneer Bay (Thormanby Island) – from any of Davis Bay, Sargeant Bay, or Welcome Beach

These are suggestions; not all will get done. I figure I’ve got a shot at 2 weekend trips at least in the next 2 months. For me, more options are better than less.

Example of my destination consideration: Thormanby is the only site listed I haven’t been before. I know it’s quite an exposed camp site, but if there’s a decent weather weekend forecast I figure it’s worth seeing without the summer crowds and site reservations.

Example of my route consideration: The Davis Bay to Thormanby could be brutal if the winds are foul: 3C would be pushing my limits. I would give it a pass in that case. If the wind forecast is kind, it would be good training for summer crossings.

I am open to: (a) posting a club trip, (b) doing this informally (not a club trip), or (c) going solo. Last year I paddled every month of the year and camped many of them. I’d like to stay on that pace this year, but attempting “the more, the merrier!” strategy as well.

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Dear all,

A student reached out to me in hopes of connecting with the kayaking community and getting some data of on water encounters with fish farms for a university project. If you have paddled near and around fish farms, please share your experience. The survey is very short and shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes to complete.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=zLt5FsG0xA6URvlL67yCFR0nrwyVOLXbqnPQvRmPBc0AOdAfISWQSjPOhokPbmzn

[Former Member]

This is to anyone who attended the Trip Planning Workshop on Feb. 2, or who may have been at Hollyburn Sailing Centre since then: did you happen to take home or notice two new navigation friends AKA Gulf Islands chart 3462 and 3463? These charts are brand new, never used, never folded. Please let me know if you’ve seen them–a puppy cries every night they are not returned.

Thanks!

Nicola

[Author]

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