[Theresa Davies]

Looking for a few available and interested kayakers to join me for a 3-4 day trip next week pending decent weather. Destination to be discussed- could be ocean or lake.

 

[Shelley Lear]

Hi Bob- is the spray skirt still available?  Would it fit on an older (1994) Seaward Tyee?

Thanks – Shelley at shelleyxx99@gmail.com

 

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Susan,

I would imagine it would. However, in my limited experience with water taxis, the kayaks have either been side by side, or stacked on custom racks. Kayaks, of course need to be empty. Best to make enquiries with the company you intend to use.

I’m interested to hear of others’ experiences

[Susan Servos-Sept]

During water taxi transport, does stacking fiberglass boats on each other hurt them? Could be rough water.

[Maureen Benzon]

A group of kayakers in Manhattan had a collision with a ferry on August 30.

Nine clients of the Manhattan Kayak Company and one guide were paddling on the Hudson River when the collision occurred, leaving five of them injured. The New York Times reports that the owner of the Manhattan Kayak Company, Eric Stiller, says the guide saw the ferry and waved his paddle at the captain to try and alert him to their presence. The guide is reported to have suffered the most serious injuries.

When sharing waterways with larger vessels, being highly visible can reduce the chance of collision. It also makes it easier for rescuers to locate you, especially in low-visibility conditions kayakers know well, like foggy mornings or glaring sun. Follow these five expert tips for staying visible on the water and reduce your chances of dangerous encounters with other boats and vessels.

https://www.rapidmedia.com/adventurekayak/categories/skills/8153-top-five-ways-to-stay-visible-and-safe-on-the-water.html

This article is a little misleading. The best way to avoid collision is to assume they can’t see you and act accordingly. Don’t assume a larger vessel will change course or stop for you, whether or not you technically have right of way.

[Peter Kearney]

meet in Snug Cove when the ferry gets in at 9:30 am. You can paddle from Whytecliffe or Horseshoe Bay or walk-on with wheels it drive-on or rent from Bowen Island Sea Kayaking right on the dock by the ferry.

paddle the southern scenic route to Bowen Bay and lunch. Transport back to Snug Cove can be arranged , probably $10-$15 / boat or you can paddle back. Ferry back to Horseshoe Bay is free.

you must contact me pkearney@shaw.ca if you are interested

 

 

[Karin Hartner]

Sorry about the omission of date.

Meet at Barnett Marine Park at 10 for 10:30 launch. We’ll paddle from there into Indian Arm and lunch at Twin Islands. If there is time we might paddle into Deep Cove.

For those wanting to paddle from the North Shore-start at Deep Cove or Strathcona Park and meet us along the way.

Interested? Let Karin know

karinhartner@gmail.com

[Randy Chatterjee]

You need to identify a day or date!

[Karin Hartner]

Meet at 10 am at Barnett Marine Park in Burnaby for a 10:30 launch. We’ll paddle into Indian Arm and stop at Twin Islands for lunch. If there is time, we can paddle over to Deep Cove. Expect to make a leisurely day of it.

If you don’t want to cross any bridges, you can launch at Deep Cove or Strathcona Park and meet us partway.

Contact Karin    karinhartner@gmail.com    if you want to join us.

[Peter Tutak]

Agree with Laura, as I’m just returning from there. Only thing I’d add is that Launching from Retreat Cove wharf is better done with singles. Tandem is problematic. Also watch for north westerlies that can make Trincomali adventurous.

[Laura Kynnersley]

Two spots come to mind. The Provincial Park is quite an easy launch site (with boat ramp and parking). Also, there is a gov’t wharf further up island that we have launched from. Past Retreat Cove, closer to the north end. It’s better when the tide is not too low so the ramp isn’t at so steep an angle. There is some parking there as well.

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Laura

[Paul Fenton]

Greetings- wondering if there is beach/kayak load in access at the Bodega Park, or nearby from Galiano or if a better access point off Galiano.

Thanks, P.

 

[Heather Kirk]

Hi paddlers,

Anybody interested in joining me to paddle from Horseshoe Bay around the south end of Bowen and on to Langdale this Sunday? You need wheels to roll back onto the ferry, you need to be ready to launch at 8 AM (no later) from the ramp to the left of the ferry dock in Horseshoe Bay and it’s about 15 nmiles. It’s a fun trip, sorry for the short notice. It looks like the weather will be cooler on Sunday with some cloud cover, some possible showers. Nothing to discourage our sorts.

Please reply at heakirk@telus.net

Cheers,

Heather.

[Karin Hartner]

This Saturday, August 27th, from 9-5 Western Canoe and Kayaking in Abbotsford is having a sale. They are offering 15% on many items in stock. Give them a call to see if what you need is available.

[Heather Kirk]

Hi Sarka,

I think Tony Clayton from Lions Bay, tclayton@telus.ca, will be back any day now but I also think if you contact Nick Heath, nheath@sfu.ca, who worked on the Howe Sound Marine Trails campsites that have just been established up into Howe Sound, you could get some really good info on where to paddle and hopefully some paddling partners.

Congratulations for making a break to the west coast. You won’t regret it (I know, it’s almost 40 years now for me).

Heather.

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