[Thom Kline]

The currents can get a bit strong around the Ironworkers bridge. Plus you are in the harbour with harbour traffic which sometimes can be interesting.

An alternative would be to go to Barnet Marine Park. Small amount of harbour traffic but mostly you are in a more natural environment and can even paddle to deep cove in North Van subject to wind and currents.

Cheers, Thom

[Miranda Mallinson]

I’m new at paddling, have started doing short trips.  I live in East Van, not far from New Brighton beach.  It’s a bit of a walk from parking down to the beach, but I’m up for that.  Just wondering if others have paddled around there much, and what issues there might be that I should be aware of.  thanks!

Miranda M

[Stuart Smith]

Boat is sold.

[Stuart Smith]

It is in New Westminster if you want to see it – you can call me on my cell phone at 604-446-2332

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Hi Stuart,

I’m interested in your double kayak. Where can I see it?

Clark Perry-Bater

[Karin Hartner]

If you have time for a sociable mid-week paddle, we are meeting at 8:30 am on Thursday May 12th at Ambleside Beach. Launch will be at 9. We will paddle out to Point Atkinson, then turn around for a rest and lunch at Sandy Cove.

Please let Karin know if you wish to join us   karinhartner@gmail.com

[Stuart Smith]

It is a 2002 – three owners but extremely lightly used.

[Stuart Smith]

Hi Dave – No I am not coming. Kayak is in New Westminster.

[Stuart Smith]

Hi Dave

 

No I am not coming.

[Marika Stephenson]

What year is this kayak?

[David Biehn]

I realized I should probably give you my contact information.

dave.biehn@gmail.com

604 378-9938

[David Biehn]

Hello Stuart,

I might be interested in your tandem.  Are you coming to the Spring Fling paddle tomorrow by chance?

Dave Biehn

[Stuart Smith]

Libra XT Fiberglass Tandem Kayak w/ centre hatch – $2300
condition: very good shape – never used commercially – just for the family

See this link: https://cdkayak.com/Kayaks.aspx?id=4

Overall Length: 21′ 8″ (660.4cm)
Width: 32.00″ (81.28cm)
Depth: 15.75″ (40.005cm)

Cockpit Size:
Length: 31.50″ (80.01cm)
Width: 17.25″ (43.815cm)

Bow Hatch:
Length: 14.50″ (36.83cm)
Width: 8.00″ (20.32cm)
Volume: 22.00Gal. (83.16L)

Stern Hatch:
Length: 17.50″ (44.45cm)
Width: 12.00″ (30.48cm)
Volume: 27.00Gal. (102.06L)

Details include:
– 22′ long w/ rudder
– bow/stern hatches and centre hatch with third seat
– includes two spray skirts

[Anja Pakendorf]

Sandra…sorry didn’t see earlier.   The port moody power squadron. I know they still have an opening may 30 or 31st.  It’s a one evening course.

[Roxanne Rousseau]

Dear SKABC Members,

ANNOUNCING: NORTH BROOKS 2016 TSUNAMI CLEANUP EVENT!  June 14 to 23, 2016.

Do you have some experience paddling the Vancouver Island west coast waters?

BC Marine Trails Network Association (of which SKABC is part of) has this year, targeted the North Brooks area, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. We are seeking 18 volunteers with West Coast water experience to help clean our beaches of Japanese tsunami debris and other debris that has washed ashore. Volunteers will have food cost covered at $12 per day; vehicle fuel will be covered at $0.25 per kilometre; vehicles must transport two kayaks and paddlers to qualify for fuel expenses.  It is suggested that the use of vehicles with high clearance is needed as you will be making way through approximately 80km of logging roads from Port Alice. Our focus for the Tsunami Shoreline cleanup will be as follows:

Side Bay Launch: Lawn Point and 2 beaches at Newton Entrance,

Klaskino launch: 2 beaches at Heater Point

Klashkish launch: 2 beaches at Crabapple Islets; we will gather debris on each of the beaches.

We will have 3 teams of 4 to 6 volunteers.

These cleanups are a lot of work, but they are also great fun, exciting, and team and friendship-building.

Please follow this link to view a snippet of last year’s effort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh-kPVOwVgo

Funding for this cleanup is provided by the Vancouver Aquarium Tsunami Debris Management Program, which is made possible by the generous contribution from the Government of Japan and its people and supported by the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Environment and the Government of Canada.

To volunteer please contact:

Jeff Follis at Jeff@bcmarinetrails.org

Submitted by Roxanne Rousseau, Conservation Chair, SKABC

 

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