[Nick Heath]

I wrote to the Port Authority with my and what I believe to be our club’s objections. Since then, a number of other clubs have become involved including PIKA and several canoe clubs. They are forming a loose “Share the Fraser Coalition”.  All are encouraging multiple individual letters and are attempting to get some press attention.  Help with this appreciated if you can – as much as anything it is a matter of principle that the non-motorized sector be consulted on matters like this – it’s the same problem as last year’s thwarted attempt to block Siwash Raock etc.

[Nick Heath]

Thanks those who came to Tuesday’s Open House at Creekside CC. I’m sure the consultants and staff were listening. Please try to attend one of the upcoming sessions. See the earlier message for where and when.  Remember that our club members and the kayaking public deserve facilities  as much as many other types of recreational users!

[Former Member]

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[Former Member]

Hi Reed !

 

I tried to e- mail you but link does not wotk.  I have the time off and am very much interested.

 

Cheers

Anja

[Nick Heath]

It was super to see several SKABC members incl our illustrious Co-Pres and VP at the first open house held Tues ev. The City staff and consultants were listening attentively, so please try to attend one of the upcoming 2 remaining  sessions if you couldn’t attend this past one. Kayakers seemed to be in the majority, even near the Dragon Boat HQ.

[Admin S. Jensen]

Hi Nick and Chantal, I can also attend the open house tonight.

[Former Member]

Hi Cory,

I believe Mike Gilbert of Paddle Canada is teaching one maybe two level 2 this summer and I confirmed with him that SKABC members are eligible for a 10% discount.  You can reach Mike at mgilbert1600@gmail.com for more information.

Good luck,

Chantal

[Former Member]

Quite right Nick!

I will attend the Feb 27th Open house and I’d like to encourage as many members as possible to attend one of these Open houses – remember that there is strength in numbers and that not attending would be a missed opportunity on our part.  We have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

I hope to see many of you there,

Thanks in advance,

Chantal

[Nick Heath]

I’ll try for Tues 27th.

I’d like our club to push for club lockup protected boat storage space at a city waterfront park and close by a new purpose-built paddling centre, with change rooms and showers. I don’t think it’s too much to ask for, and I’d settle for a city-run public facility if they won’t accommodate our club in its own lock-up (which I think they could and should).  US cities like Venice Beach have much better facilities (but inferior paddling) than we have.  Squamish Paddling Club has a simple but nice lock up covered facility by the ocean. Walk or cycle there and go for an evening paddle, get changed and off home again. Perfect!

Why should the golfers, tennis players, skateboarders and swimmers etc get all the resources?

[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.

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