[Nick Heath]

Thanks to our pail collectors and our site inspection volunteers, 6 were placed at Howe Sd sites this past weekend. So we now have enough, but if you collected additional ones, I can take them from you if you bring them to a monthly meeting. Lids optional. There will likely be other BCMT sites where we can deploy them.

[Former Member]

Hey Paddlers,

Anyone want to join me at Deep Cover tomorrow for a paddle up the Arm? I’ll be renting from there and wanting to head out for 3 hours or so early afternoon. I have yet to get my solo recovery so no solo paddling yet but a great opportunity to meet some people from the group and enjoy some time on the water.

Let me know on 6049673071

Thanks

Rebecca

[Former Member]

posted this on CL,
I see some of photos not working will repair,
Price 1500 OBO for skabc members, as well can arrange test drive for skabc member

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/boa/6689187461.html

 

Older current designs Fiberglass kayak
Colour :Green

Great boat compared to paying 3000+ dollars for newer design.
Ready to splash and make some great trips. As noted below spent couple hundred dollars upgrading rigging for problem free operation

Recent questions:
-older boat with original rudder
-older boat with original rudder pedals
-older boat with original seat

Condition:
Some scratches top and bottom, cosmetic. Not a show boat
-rudder and pedals serviced and upgraded with shock cord.
-Has had all decking replaced
-updated and upgraded hatch replaced.

Comes with
-kayak
-custom made pvc kart
-cockpit cover

Shows 4-5 stars
https://paddling.com/reviews/product/current-designs-extreme-kayak/

Long, narrow, fast – the Extreme.

If you love touring but hunger for speed, then the Extreme will suit your needs.

The Extreme is a very fast and versatile touring kayak. A Shallow “V” hull provides very reasonable stability for a hull that is only 21″ wide. The long slender waterline adds to the efficiency of the hull and gives us an extremely fast open water touring boat. It slices through the water with ease, maneuvers beautifully, and allows the paddler to handle adverse conditions with confidence.

The Extreme is an excellent day tripper or can be taken on longer trips with good storage capacity.
SPECIFICATIONS
VOLUME
LENGTH: 18,10″
WIDTH: 21.25″
DEPTH: 13 3/8″
WEIGHT: 53/49 lbs
COCKPIT: 29″ x 16″

BOW HATCH: 22
STERN HATCH: 26 Gallons
DAY HATCH: N/A
TOTAL VOLUME: 95 Gallons
PADDLER WEIGHT: N/A

[Annette Muttray]

Hi there,

Is anybody interested in a day paddle on Saturday October 6? It is going to be sunny. I’m open to suggestions, but Pasley Islands (via ferry to Bowen Island) sprung to my mind. Please email me at amuttray@gmail.com, or call 604-731-2915.

Cheers,  Annette.

[Former Member]

Call   Italian or Greek restaurants….olives come in them….probably other restaurant food too.

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Hi Nick,

Home Depot has them. Same as the joint compound but in orange.

[Nick Heath]

BC Marine Trails has received feedback from property owners located near some campsites who are concerned about the danger of wildfires that might start from campfires at those sites (although none is known to date).

To show that we are responsive and responsible, we are suggesting that, in addition to all the usual caveats about fires (only when legal, kept small, always attended, extinguished at departure/bedtime, on non-combustible beach surface below high water away from drift logs), we  place a fire bucket at each site. The BC Wildfire Service requires a minimum 8L container of water (or big tools like a shovel) be kept next to a fire in case of need.

So we want to put  5 gal plastic pails in Howe Sd  – one at each site – with sturdy wire handles and securing ropes so that they can be tied to  trees near the fire locations and not blow away or be taken by the waves. We already have BCMT sticky labels specially made for them. (Maybe we should have SKABC labels instead?)

Does someone know a source of free 5 gal (18L) pails with handles? They are often used for drywall compound or house paint. I’ve seen lots of them in dumpsters, so we’d be saving them (for a while) from the landfill. We would need ones that could be easily cleaned. Please let me know – we need 6 immediately and maybe more later for other places. Yes I know I could buy them at Home Depot, but that means manufacturing even more plastic pails!

This is a bit of an experiment – if they become just more  plastic beach garbage, we’ll try something else.

Nick

treasurer2@skabc.org

[Quirine Schuyff]

Sorry.  Here is my email: quisch@gmail.com

[Quirine Schuyff]

I have my kayak still on my car from a paddle last night so would like to take advantage of that and the weather. It’s a bit windy for Ambleside so I’ll head to deep cove.

I get off work at 3 and will drive over   I could wait a while for someone that wanted to come but want to be on water by 5pm ish

Disclaimer: I am not a guide or taking responsibility as a trip leader. I’m simply stating that I will be going and like minded paddlers can join.  You should be confident doing a solo wet exit, and self rescue.

Please have all safety gear, knowledge, appropriate clothing and necessary skills.

headlamp, change of clothes, warm hat, warm jacket, rear light for kayak,

 

[Kirsten Hathaway]

Last minute free event at the Vancouver Aquarium. Reserve quickly as this sells out:

Deep Dive with Team Sharkwater | Panel with the Sharkwater Extinction Filmmakers

Thursday, 27th September @ 7pm (doors 6.30pm)

Join Team Sharkwater for an inspiring evening talking about the upcoming movie Sharkwater Extinction, ocean conservation and carrying on the legacy of Rob Stewart.
Panelists include:
– Brian & Sandy Stewart, Producers & Parents of Filmmaker Rob Stewart
– Brock Cahill
– Julie Andersen
– Moderator: TBC

About Sharkwater Extinction
Sharkwater Extinction (2018) is a thrilling, action adventure journey that follows filmmaker Rob Stewart as he exposes the billion dollar illegal shark fin industry and the political corruption behind it. Speaker bios and more info is on the registration page.

Event Details
What?: Panel Discussion with Sharkwater Extinction Filmmakers
Price: Free, but register here  (https://education.ocean.org/oceanmatters/calendar/event/36363) to guarantee your seat
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Website: education.ocean.org/oceanmatters

If you can’t make it, but would like to hear about future Ocean Wise events subscribe to their mailing list!!

[Former Member]

We actually have some decent weather returning for the Harvest Moon, which is full on Monday the 24th (this coming Monday).  This is one of the largest moons of the year, and a paddle by moonlight is a magical experience.

One of the safest places to enjoy a moonlight paddle is in the Fraser River marshes off the town of Ladner in Delta.  There is a 6 mile (10km) route through the marshes from Wellington Point Park, which includes just two crossings of the South Arm of the Fraser, both under 1 kilometer.  Very little boat traffic should be in the area at this time.  However, we will ALL have lights, which can be a proper deck-mounted omni-directional white light behind the paddler or anything truly visible.  Even a headlamp could suffice.  We will travel as a tight group in order to make sure we are visible (and no one gets lost).  We will also use a buddy system to help keep track of everyone.

So the true full moon rises at 7:26 on this Monday evening.  We would launch at 7:00, just at sundown.  We would like all paddlers to arrive no later than 6:30 to prepare to launch.

As a possibility, since Sunday night will have an almost full moon as well, we could also do a paddle “on the weekend.”  I’d be up for doing the exact same paddle on Sunday night as well, for any who could only do it on Sunday.

The forecast is for about 60% cloud on Sunday night and 10% on Monday, so Monday MAY be better.  Cloud cover forecasts are really not all that accurate, but even a 60% occlusion could be an enjoyable paddle with the moon peaking out at some point.

Come celebrate World Rivers Day, at night!

Let me know here or by email to rchat@me.com or pastpresident@skabc.org, if you’d like to join and which night.

Randy Chatterjee

http://worldriversday.com

[Former Member]

Women’s Bomber  Gear  Dry Suit Small Petite.  Perfect for someone under 5’2″.  Very roomy.

In great condition, well cared for.  New neck gasket.  Needs one wrist gasket redone.  All zippers in good order.  Just to short in the body for me.

Asking $250  Pick up in POCO.

Contact Joann for pictures    J_greeley@yahoo.com

604-862-5991 or 709-693-6768

[Annette Muttray]

That’s a great idea, Quirine. Thank you! We should suggest this to Karen for a monthly meeting. People could bring in photos, videos, or actual racks/rollers for a show and tell and to ask questions and get ideas for how to load boats single-handedly.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Sounds like we need a day to all do show and tell of getting boats onto cars alone!

[Quirine Schuyff]

I have the sweet roll system which works really well for me.  I use a fleece blanket on the back of my Rav 4 (older model and thus higher than the newer) and on the roof rack between the rollers to protect the boat.

I lean the bow on the fleece blanket then push up until it hits the rollers, then roll up. In reverse for taking it off.

I have a tarp and or blanket on the ground for the stern.

It is slightly awkward sometimes but it works.

[Author]

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