[Former Member]

More information on the charts, and an update:  there are 25, not 26.  Here are the chart numbers, I am selling the charts as a set:

3512
3513
3543
3544
3545
3546
3548
3549
3550

3737
3741
3742

3934
3935
3936
3937
3938
3941
3943
3944
3946
3947
3958
3985

[Former Member]

Hello,

I am selling one set of sea charts covering Vancouver to Prince Rupert on behalf of Aase Richter and her paddling group, as they are flying home today to Norway (see Kayaks for sale posting).

This is Aase’s description of the charts:

…sea maps covering the whole distance with waterproof ‘paper’, each set being ca.26 sheets. They are printed by Trakmaps (https://www.trakmaps.com/en/)<wbr />, the maps are made by Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). The maps are good quality, and have been a great pleasure to read and use. The maps have been folded in plastic cases on the kayak so they are in good shape. Scales are 1:40 000 and some in ca.1:80 000.

If you are interested, please contact me at antoniadehaan@shaw.ca.

 

 

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

I will take over from Ellen/Stephen this week and inspire those who wish to paddle from Jericho Sailing Center with a group.

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.

Location will be weather dependent. (Likely into False Creek?) If the winds are very strong and/or there are less experienced paddlers in the group,  I may decide not to go.  (Right now the Windy forecast shows there could be quite strong (15kt) winds…. moving ahead of the front that is bringing a change of weather).

Please email me if you would like to join. quisch@gmail.com

I am horrible with spread sheets but am going to attempt setting one up with all of our info.

 

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Turns out it’s a bit too much effort to get down there with the kayak early enough to get a parking spot at Jericho, so I guess I’ll cancel for tonight. Thanks for the idea!

Clark

[Admin S. Jensen]

We are six kayakers from Norway that just finished kayaking from Vancouver city to Prince Rupert.

We have two kayaks for sale, one Seaward Passat G3 fiberglass and one Valley Etain 17.5 fiberglass (European manufacturer). We’re asking CDN$5000 for both kayaks. Links to specifications are below. Both are used but in good shape. They are in Port Hardy. The kayaks were bought from Ecomarine. They are in good shape, with lots of good stories to tell and experience from long distance paddling on the BC coast. (See our blog at https://turen2018.wordpress.com/)

We also have 3 sets of sea maps covering the whole distance with waterproof ‘paper’, each set being ca.26 sheets. They are printed by Trakmaps (https://www.trakmaps.com/en/), the maps are made by Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). The maps are good quality, and have been a great pleasure to read and use. The maps have been folded in plastic cases on the kayak so they are in good shape. Scales are 1:40 000 and some in ca.1:80 000. These are located in Vancouver.

Contact:  Aase Richter by email at: aas-m-ri@online.no

 

Specifications

Seaward Passat G3 can be found here: http://www.seawardkayaks.com/products_fibre_passatg3.php

Etain 17-5 from manufacturer (http://www.valleyseakayaks.com/our-kayaks/composite-models/etain):

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Hi Ian,

I hope to join you at Jericho at 8:00, maybe 2 of us. I guess parking could be a problem, right?

Clark 604-434-2294

[Maureen Benzon]

We are definitely going. We are a group of about 6!

[Former Member]

Hi Maureen !

 

I would like to join you if you are still going.

 

Cheers

Anja

[Ian Cohen]

• I plan to paddle out tomorrow  evening for the fireworks, launching from Jericho sailing centre at about 8:00, in case anyone else wants to tag along. I have done this a few times and know what to expect.  I’m new to this forum and not quite sure how it works, but if you are interested or have questions feel free to respond.
• Ian   iconarch@gmail.com

[Former Member]

I possibly may have one or two covered and heated storage spaces conveniently located at English Bay boathouse. Costs $310/year & GST.

Let me know if you are interested.

Peter 604-339-5025

[Former Member]

A costume rental company I deal with is selling their wet and dry suits.

All sizes, weights, N/S or L/S and short styles as well as full body. All brands.

They have been used as rentals for films. As I need one, I was able to buy, and found out he wants to rid of it all. Oceaner is one of the brands. And Oceaner  do alterations if needed. (From what i recall  dealing with them)

He is selling for 100 a piece. But I am sure you can negoiate. It is based out of North Van near Bridge. New and used.

 

Contact Shawn at 604 356 1037 (owner out of town for a couple of weeks)

They are for personal use and NOT for resale. This is why I offered to post here. 🙂

[Maureen Benzon]

Come out and get wet. Sunday at Stratchcona Park on Sunday 29 July. Rolling or rescue practice.

8.00am to 10.am to beat the heat and secure parking. I will be launching from Deep Cove at 7.30am. Let me know if you will be coming, and if you need help unloading your boat, or if you have any questions.

Maureen benzon@telus.net

[Theresa Davies]

Proposal to travel the Chilcotin Highway – Williams lake to Bella Coola. Activities include kayaking Nimpo and Chilco Lakes, hike/backpack Rainbow Mountain range, optional horseback riding and fishing, wildlife photography. Prefer early-mid September 2018.  A minimum of 3 others would be best. Experience in the wilderness is mandatory. If interested, please get in touch at 778 870 6043.

[Former Member]

Hi, I am new too and also have found this. I rarely use one and don’t have one. (i paddle in good weather usually) but I do understand the need for one on a longer trip and will be buying one.

Also finding that I need a recent training in rescue, which I don’t have but hope to take a class soon to refresh with my new boat. So getting accepted in a group is challenging

It is harder to sign up for trips but as I have been told, you need more caution for kayaking and having a reliable participant is important.

 

Oriana

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Gord,

I agree with Karin. In summer, it is not always necessary, but you must confirm with the trip leader. If it is an informal group arranged through the bulletin board, you are responsible for yourself, but it is still a good idea to ask the coordinator what they think for the area. Most of our longer trips and all of our training require a wet or dry suit. It is worth investing in one.

🙂

Maureen

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