[Annette Muttray]

Hi Kapila,

I was at Mill Bay Blue Dog Kayaking in late August ’25 to try out a used NDK Explorer. If my memory serves me right, there also was a used Romany from the rental fleet available. I don’t know if it’s still there or not, but worth inquiring with them. Search their website and send Dave an email (paddle@bluedogkayaking.com).

Otherwise, keep your eye peeled on FB Marketplace. It had quite a few kayaks when I was looking for one in the summer.

Cheers,

Annette

[Lynda Froese]

I’m looking for a boat that I can surf. Does anyone have experience with the Karla?

How does it surf? How does it compare to something like the Sterling Progression?

[Kapila Jayaweera]

I am looking for NDK Romany Classic kayak or the new version called Romany Plus.

If anyone thinking of selling it or know someone that may sell, please let me know.

You can find my contact information on membership page.

Appreciate,

Kapila

[Nick Heath]

I heard that BCPF achieved their fundraising goal.

The Council of Yacht Clubs/Marine Parks Forever Soc are now lobbying for Elworthy I to become a park. This is located in Waddington Ch, Desolation Sd, to the  N of Roscoe Bay. It has good anchorage, but there is nothing spectacular ashore there.

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Nick, you beat me to it! I was just going to post the exciting update.

[Nick Heath]

For members who have helped with conservation work here and to all others…

Public access starting 10 Nov to Widgeon Marsh announced by Metro Vancouver:

https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/widgeon-marsh-regional-park

Access is via reserved parking, walking, biking or paddling, or via a free shuttle from Lafarge Lake/Douglas skytrain area on weekends.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

I notice this Facebook market place add for Thule Hullavator. $750 is a great

price. I paid over $800 for mine over five years ago, now they are over $1000.

check this add.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1545826626795283

 

[Nick Heath]

I’m not opposed to funding this land purchase, but so far the Prideaux Haven  area within Desolation Sd. Prov Park has excluded or closed all paddling destination sites to overnight use. Meanwhile hundreds of boaters, often with dogs, make frequent shore visits via tenders, so shore use here is very imbalanced.

I think paddlers could and should contribute to other land acquisition projects for greater impact.

[Kevin Amos]

Thanks to donations to the BC Parks Foundation (promoted in our last newsletter) another piece of the BC coast is now protected forever.

Together, donors helped raise an incredible $1.25 million, with another $1.25 million matched by the Wilson 5 Foundation. The funds allowed for the purchase of 100 acres of coastal forest and nearly one kilometre of untouched shoreline in Prideaux Haven.

The property’s marbled murrelet habitat, thriving eelgrass beds, and breathtaking views will now remain intact, helping strengthen conservation connections around Desolation Sound Marine Park.

[Maureen Benzon]

SOLD.

Thanks for the interest 🙂

[Nick Heath]

Any interest in 3-4 days at Simson Park later this month (Oct) to finish our trail brushing job and a few other related tasks? Camp at Farm Bay or Drift Bay. Transport by kayak or by power boat. Seeking just 1 or maybe 2 fellow masochists! Could be over a weekend or mid-week. Prefer to go when a favourable weather window is forecast. Nick.    treasurer2 at skabc dot org

[Kevin Amos]

We’re building a slideshow to celebrate this year’s adventures  from our epic paddles.

Please send 3–5 of your best photos by November 3rd.

What we’re looking for:
• Action shots on the water
• Group moments
• Nature & scenery
• Behind-the-scenes or funny stuff

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QroiftUN3sgXjh3ay3_EcblpuGxHO6Sp

Let’s make it a slideshow to remember!

[Kevin Amos]

It seems not to be mobile friendly so try on a computer this link

https://www.landrover.ca/en/experiences/sponsorship/defender-service-awards/vote/animal-welfare.html

[Esmeralda Cabral]

Please join us via Zoom for our Club meeting on Monday, October 6 at 7:30 pm

Maia Beauvais’ presentation is titled “Learning in Gwaii Haanas”

Maia will talk about her experience of getting to and paddling in Gwaii Haanas. She will cover trips she has been part of, her favourite places, and key pieces and reflections from her first three seasons guiding in Gwaii Haanas. She will introduce the SKGABC and the original connection to Gwaii Haanas, the story of Athlii Gwaii as well as her own experiences along Indigenous lead Land Defence.

A Zoom link is below – Meeting is open to the public. Everyone is welcome!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82671726670?pwd=pbE7HtsDp1slzrypYZKEbNzxuIzSW7.1  

Meeting ID: 826 7172 6670
Passcode: 164833

[Kapila Jayaweera]

If anyone like to be upside down in their kayak, please join me at 2:30pm Sasamat Lake White Pine beach parking lot F. Still have few more days to enjoy while good weather last then all over till next year.

Parking is free now from Oct 1st.

If interested, please email me or post to this forum. My contact is on the membership section.

Thanks

[Author]

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