[Peter Kearney]

Hi Sarka,

 

There are a few members in the Lion’s Bay but they are probably away on trips.

I do not know if there is anyone in Squamish – maybe a question for the Membership chair?

 

Cheers, Peter

[Karin Hartner]

Meet at Eagle Harbour in West Vancouver at 10 am for a 10:30 launch. Paddle to Bowen Island for a picnic on a beach at the north end so bring a lunch.

Must be comfortable on bumpy water and with some inflow winds on the way back. Bring immersion gear.

Contact Karin Hartner if you wish to participate   karinhartner@gmail.com

[Chantal Ethier]

Hi Peter,

Sorry for the late reply, are you still planning to play in the ebb tomorrow morning?  I’d like to join you.

Cheers,

Chantal

[Peter Kearney]

Sat Aug 20 – play in the ebb at Ambleside

slack @ 6:43 am

max ebb -4.3 kn @ 10:13  am

meet on the beach by Hollyburn Sailing Club @ 9:00 am

KIf you can’t get back in your boat this is not for you!

Hoping for a SW or Westerly for some wave action.

Cheers, Peter

 

 

[Sarka Lhotak]

Hi all,

 

I am new to BC, new to SKABC, live in Squamish. I am looking for people for short (or longer) impromptu paddles. I have a Solstice GT and 15 years of experience paddling the Great Lakes.

Looking forward to meet everybody,

 

Sarka Lhotak

lhotaks@mcmaster.ca

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Nancy,

I had water leaking through from my cockpit into my back hatch in my Tahsis. Since it had originally been sealed with silicone, I went with the marine silicone. It worked like a charm and lasted a good couple of years. The issue is that once silicone has been used, nothing else will adhere to the surface, so if you use silicone that is all you can use in the future. I think the putty you are referring to might be the epoxy putty mentioned in earlier posts. I filled in some damage made by a rock on my skeg box with same, and it is still in good after a couple of years.

Cheers,

Maureen

[Nancy More]

Hi guys

I noticed small amounts of water in my back hatch whenever I dumped or turned over my Nimbus Solander.  It is dripping into the interior when water gets around the bottom of the hatch combing (confirmed by drying the inside and outside and pouring water on the area under the outside of the combing.   So, the question is,  to seal it off with marine silicone or fibreglass putty?

Thanks for all your considered opinions.

Cheers,Nancy

[Maureen Benzon]

Mike contacted us with details of the following course. Please contact Mike directly. This course is not part of the training offered by skabc.

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For those interested in taking their Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills this year, Mike Gilbert is teaching a Level 3 course Sept. 7th to 11th. It will be held in Barclay Sound and the cost will be $750.00 plus GST.

This course develops seamanship and leadership in multi-day touring. The participant in Level-3 will

• develop practical leadership, risk assessment, decision-making, judgment, group management and seamanship in the context of a multi-day journey.

• participate in a multi-day journey that includes changing conditions and varying terrain.

• develop the skills necessary to lead a small group of paddlers on an overnight journey.

• develop the skills outlined in Level-2 to a higher standard of proficiency.

Level 3 Prerequisites

Paddle Canada Level-2 Skills certification or equivalent skill and knowledge

Extended trips of 2 or more days totaling 10 overnights

Wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR is strongly recommended

VHF radio operator’s license is recommended

Bronze Medallion swimming and lifesaving (or equivalent) is recommended

Course Length 4 days with an excursion that includes 2 or more adjacent overnights

Location Exposed coastline with frequent landing opportunities

Conditions Winds moderate (12–19 knots)Surf near 1 metre

Current < 3 knots

Combined sea state near 1 metre with a moderate, occasionally rough sea state

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Let Mike know if you have any questions or wish to register. Space is very limited so jump on it if you have any interest.

Mike Gilbert

mgilbert1600@gmail.com

778-835-0774

[Maureen Benzon]

Please view

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/species-especes/mammals-mammiferes/view-observer-eng.html

 

[Maureen Benzon]

It was pretty cool. We saw the group of about 6 boats and knew immediately why so paddled over to join them. There were also numerous people on shore, who probably had a better view. The whale watching boats were very respectful and approached slowly and kept their distance. Some of the power boats approached too fast but also kept their distance. Only 1 SUP approached too close. We need to remember that even if we are silent, they are still aware of our presence and we need to keep away. I find it very difficult to judge distance on the water, but keeping the same distance as the whale watchers seems ok, and try not to surround them. We want them to keep coming back!

[Nicole Brass]

So happy to hear that you got to experience and see the whales last weekend.

I have no idea if they are still around but my friend’s kids posted a video of the very same 3 orca’s at Bowyer on Sunday. My fiend has a cabin on Bowyer so they were out in a dingy at the time and those whales came within 2 meters of their little boat.  It’s still my goal this summer to see orca’s while out paddling!!

I guess I know where I’m paddling this weekend!

[Maureen Benzon]

Last Sunday I paddled Howe Sound and we saw a group of 3 Orcas. (SE coast of Boywer). Does anyone know if they are still around?

 

[Gaila Eddie]

Hey Karin, I also am wondering about the time we would expect to return?

Gaila

[Rose Sirois]

Due to the rainy, cool weather, the Tuesday evening picnic at Locarno is cancelled.

[Gaila Eddie]

Hi Karin,

I would love to join you, put me on the list 🙂

 

Gaila

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