[John Leung]

I took my level 2 with SKILS last year. The option that take the course in Victoria is only slightly cheaper, but you take care of your own accomodation. The option that take the course at Quadra Island cost a bit more, but include accomation at a lodge (which has a sauna).

 

[Philip Kubik]

There are quite a few companies offering Paddle Canada Level 2 at a similar price. For example, locally, there is Ecomarine, Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre, & BC Kayak Centre. On Vancouver I. there is SKILS. Most courses will courses involve taking a ferry. Besides price, you should consider the quality of the instruction. SKABC has offered the course in the past but not this year. The main reason is lack of instructors with current Paddle Canada certification, which is an annual expense.

[Karin Hartner]

That sounds like an excellent price, Cory! They can’t be making a lot at that cost.

 

Karin

[Former Member]

Hello, I was just wondering if  there are opportunities through SKABC to get your level 2 or know of a group/outfit that I can get it from at a reasonable price. I was talking to Bluedog kayaking on the coast, and there offering it for about $600 all in with food/camp included. Is that a decent price even though I’ll have to take the ferry out there too?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Former Member]

Hi Nick,

Thank you for sharing this with all of us.  I think this is a great opportunity for our club to be present and get involved.  I think it’s important for us to have representation there.

Nick, are you planning to attend, if so, which date do you have in mind?

Chantal

[Nick Heath]

Thanks to those members who responded last year to Vancouver Parks Board’s survey of non-motorized watercraft users. Now, they have issued a strategy document and are seeking feedback.  Good for them!  You have until March 16.

This is important even if you live outside the City like most of us, but we launch from time to time we launch there. Their website.

“The Vancouver Park Board is looking for your feedback about On Water: Vancouver’s Non-motorized Watercraft Strategy. Help us imagine the future of canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more for Vancouver’s waterways!

We would like to share our upcoming open house and workshop dates with you. We hope you can make it!

Attend an Open House

The first hour is a drop-in open house followed by an informal presentation by Vancouver Park Board staff and a workshop. Stay for as much or as little as you can. Please RSVP to the workshop portion of the event at onwater@vancouver.ca

Tuesday, February 27 from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way

Monday, March 5 from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

City Lab, 511 West Broadway Street

Saturday, March 10 from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street

We want everyone talking about On Water. We’d appreciate your help in circulating the upcoming open house event details to each of your networks!

Feb 27:  https://www.facebook.com/event

Mar 5:  https://www.facebook.com/event

Mar 10:  https://www.facebook.com/event

I’m sorry if you saw an earlier post that was choked with html code that our Forum s/w could not digest.  I stripped it out this time.

[Former Member]

I made an error in the email address spelling for rsvp:  it should be nadinesheppard@mac.com.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

[Former Member]

Special showings of the film “This Living Salish Sea’ hosted by Dogwood. Beautiful underwater photography of the Salish Sea and the corporate fossil fuel agenda that threatens it. Local filmmaker Sarama.

Two showings: March 24 at 4pm and 6:30 pm.

Location: dbc Sound Inc., #1 – 1256 East 6th Ave, Vancouver

Parking available beside the building.

RSVP by March 20 to Nadine Shepherd at nadineshepherd@mac.com. Indicate which showing.

Limited seating available.  Please give 48 hrs cancellation notice so that others can attend.

[Admin S. Jensen]

Kayaking the World with Justine Curgenven, award-winning adventure filmmaker and expedition sea kayaker.  Justine will talk about her two most recent trips, from circumnavigating Vancouver Island, to a 1000km Arctic Paddling trip. Here are the details:

Date: Thursday March 15, 2018 at 6:30pm

Place: Deep Cove Outdoors.

Tickets: $15 at:  https://www.deepcoveoutdoors.com/events-races/

 

 

 

 

[Nick Heath]

Today’s announcement by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority might represent more muscle-flexing.  They claim that they are “issuing amendments to the Port Information Guide” but I am suspicious that changing the Fraser R to a Traffic Control Zone (TCZ) from a “Movement Restriction Area” (MRA) effectively bans paddlecraft from the South (Main) Arm of the Fraser R between Sandheads and New Westminster.

The operative phrases seem to be:

“The Fraser River South Arm Traffic Control Zone (TCZ-4) comprises an area extending for a maximum of 61m either side of the charted deep-sea navigation channel or the shoreline, whichever is least”
“All vessels navigating within TCZ-4 shall monitor VHF Channel 74”
“All Tier 2 vessels including fishing vessels, pleasure craft and sailing vessels, when transiting TCZ-4 must be under adequate mechanical power.”
“Tier 2 vessel – Means all other vessel traffic operating in the TCZ-4 boundaries including fishing vessels, pleasure craft and sailing vessels.”

I believe these restrictions are similar to the TCZ restrictions at First Narrows and Second Narrows. Unlike at those two locations, I was not aware of  any previous ban on hand or wind-powered vessels on the Fraser R.  I have paddled in this area and do not consider that I have been a danger to myself or to shipping.  So, if this is new, I don’t support it and will try to stop it.

Please let me know if you are aware of any existing paddling ban on this part of the River.  The 61 m width of each margin of TCZ beyond the deep, dredged channel covers all of the river, except near at some locations such as by Ladner and Deas I, where the river is wider.

This refers Port Information Guide

[Former Member]

For any paddlers that are meetup users as well, I have created a petition to try to get meetups attention.
can be signed with your name or anonymous
please sure with anyone that has issues with meetup themselfs

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/386/230/197/please-fix-meetup/

[Admin S. Jensen]

Level 6 drysuits in size small are on sale here: https://www.levelsix.com/products/triton-3-ply-drysuit. Thanks Peter K for passing this along!

[Former Member]

This European manufactured boat was purchased from Eco-marine two years ago for $3800 (plus tax) and has had light use over that period of time. Paddles, Skirt and accessories available separately.
https://whistler.craigslist.ca/spo/6448191072.html
http://www.northshoreseakayaks.com/

The Atlantic LV is every inch a contemporary sea touring kayak, with all the attributes of the Atlantic, the LV is 10inches shorter than its big brother. This reduction in length has created a very fast turning stable kayak with excellent glide and tracking. A very comfortable cockpit and seat with adjustable hip pads also includes a supportive back band. With ample storage for those much sort after weekend trips the Atlantic LV is a kayak that will put a smile on your face in any weather and sea state you wish to paddle in.

STANDARD FEATURES
A hull design that delivers directional stability and control with smooth predictable turns.
3 Hatches and bulkheads.
Comfortable seat and out fitting.
Retractable skeg.
Adjustable Yakima footrest.
Perfect for coastal exploration, open water crossings and camping trips.

Modifications include safety paddle holder and compass
Specs
Maximum length 485cm 15′ 11″
Maximum width 55cm 21 5/8″
Kayak Weight 23 Kg 50 lbs
Paddler Weight Range 40 – 100 Kg 88 – 220 lbs

[Former Member]

2016 Delta 17, very lightly used. Paddles, Skirt and accessories available separately.
https://post.craigslist.org/k/ftHXP6Tx5xGj2f5GrhdIVQ?lang=en&cc=us&s=preview
Specs
Length: 17 ft
Width: 22.5 in
Weight: 50 lbs
Max Capacity: 410 lbs
Color: Red
Rudder option

Delta 17

Delta has focused on perfecting this high-gloss, lightweight and incredibly versatile plastic, and on refining a streamlined selection of kayaks to suit touring and recreational paddlers.
True to this mission, the revamped-for-2015 Delta 17 remains the quickest and most efficient boat in the brand’s performance touring line-up–a series that includes the recently updated 15s and 16, as well as the 18.5–while receiving similar performance and contemporary aesthetic updates.
From the top down, the 17’s deck illustrates Delta’s expertise when it comes to shaping plastic sheets. Molded-in bungee clasps help secure the new press-lock hatch covers–even easier to use
than previous iterations thanks to their single gasket seal–and recessed grooves for bungees keep the deck super sleek and snag-free.
The front deck has been raised slightly to accommodate larger paddlers and a new day pod (more on that below), but its sculpted shape allows an efficient paddle catch. Bigfoot could slip his dogs in here, yet medium-sized paddlers won’t feel like they’re helming the control tower of a container ship. The rear deck, meanwhile, has been lowered to facilitate rolling and re-entries.
The 17 is Delta’s flagship touring kayak, and as such it packs an immense amount of dry storage in its three hatches. Campers who love their luxuries (camping cot and double-burner stove, anyone?) will appreciate the oversized stern hatch. The day pod in the front deck is also more generously sized than most, and easy to reach from the cockpit.

Like its siblings, the 17 features a shallow V hull and well-defined chines for stable, precise edging. Novice paddlers will find the boat encourages development of edge control by resting comfortably on a slight edge, and sitting just as solidly when
pushed further onto its chine. Plenty of freeboard means the 17 remains a capable performer on edge when loaded for a longer trip.
Great final stability means the 17 doesn’t capsize easily. When we did finally manage to get it over, the boat’s natural positive buoyancy brought us right side up in a hurry. Greenland rolling competitor and instructor, James Roberts, confirmed our findings, “We love it for rolling–it just pops out of the water and back upright.”
Still, the Delta 17 is most at home devouring open water miles. The long waterline and moderate rocker make for efficient glide and tracking. The sharp bow cuts through calm waters or chop quietly and effortlessly–we reached an impressive cruising speed in just a few strokes.
Whether you’re starting out on your journey or you’re a seasoned paddler, larger folks looking for a lightweight touring kayak will appreciate Delta’s commitment to bending plastics. With its sophisticated looks, affordable price tag and hardwearing construction, the thermoformed 17 is built for the long haul.
Comfortable Control
The new, well-padded Contour Seat System has four inches of travel fore and aft, and can be adjusted on the fly to optimize contact with the thigh braces or trim a loaded kayak.
Tough Stuff
Delta’s acrylic Solarkote thermoform layup is durable and UV protected– that means no oil-canning or sun-fading.

[Admin S. Jensen]

This request is from Virginia and Andy Lamb of Cedar Beach Ocean Lodge located on Thetis Island. Two “necky-type”, plastic, single kayaks in working order. Associated equipment desirable but not required.

Contact by email andylamb@telus.net or by phone 1-250-246-9770

[Author]

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