[Lynn Malbeuf]

Does anyone have any input on what would be the best method/system/device to use to charge things while out on the water. We are heading out for a 10 day paddling trip to Haida Gwaii and want to be able to charge cell phones, camera (no usb) and the marine radio. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Lynn

[Former Member]

Hi!

I am very interested, I was looking to go around Vargas island this summer, but I was looking for a shorter trip (assuming you meant Saturday aug 12) or over the weekend.

I’ll check if I can free myself for the week.

Joe

 

[Sarka Lhotak]

Ron,

 

Did you mean from Tuesday Aug 8 to Saturday Aug 12 (you said Sat Aug 9th)? I am free and ready to go anytime between Aug 1st to Aug 9th.

Sarka

[Ronald Simmer]

Theresa Davies and I are planning a quick trip to Vargas Island beginning Tuesday Aug. 8^th coming back Saturday Aug. 9. The Idea is to stake camp on Vargas and make day trips to adjacent islands.  Theresa and I have vehicles capable of hauling 2 kayaks each. Vargas is accessible from Tofino so plan would be catch the first ferry to Nanaimo, drive to Tofino, and paddle to Vargas on the outside route. People on this trip must be used to navigating in fog and landing in  surf. Classification 3C.  The rule is early paddling days to avoid high winds in afternoons.  Call Ron Simmer (604 803 5937) or Theresa  (778 870 6043.)  Research studies indicate the wolves on Vargas have given up eating old kayakers since they are too tough to chew.

Cheers

Ron

[Former Member]

Hi Anja,

Great to hear from you!  Sorry I missed your email and did not reply sooner! An easier river like the last part of the Squamish can be done in a sea kayak, however there are shallow spots, and if sudden turns a re needed to avoid trees, that can be an issue. The fraser and Harrison river are very doable in sea kayaks.

How much white-water or river paddling have you done? Paddling with an experienced paddler in a tandem canoe is very doable if you are a total beginner, but white water solo canoeing or kayaking requires so pre-training.

 

My next available days are:

August 12: Would be very good to join the Beaver Canoe club Cheakamus River (paradise valley). That is one of the most fun beginner white-water trips. Lower Squamish is more of a scenic paddle. For river trips more than one boat is preferable for safety. I would rent a white-water tandem canoe, unless you have some experience and prefer to paddle a single?

August 19. Would have to do a paddle ourselves or post on the Vancouver white-water forum for others to join. Vancouver white-water club is mainly kayakers (and the new activity whitewater SUP and rafters).

The VWC does not have another beginner trip until September.

Any Saturday from September 9

Cheers.

Geza Vamos, RPF, Vancouver, Canada.  Cell 604-616-9874. Email gezavamos@gmail.com

[Former Member]

Anyone interested ?I will be flexible for destination.I am new to club but I am not new to kayaking.I am wiling to kayak some lakes in Rockies and end up 08.11-08.13 white water festival Kananaskis river.Sasha

[Former Member]

Hi Anja I am available 08.05.-08.13.does it fit to your schedule or other club member.I am new to club but not to sea kayaking.I am fine with any location.Sasha 604 812 1298

 

[Sarka Lhotak]

Would anyone be interested in a trip up Jervis inlet? It will be an exploratory trip for me. I paddle around 25 km/day, move camp every day.

[Jayne Hardy]

Love to be able to join you on one of those trips but I am back at work in Aug.

[Former Member]

Hi Everyone,

I took the SKABC Greenland Paddle Carving course last year and carved my own paddle. Although at the time I wasn’t really planning to use it much, I was mainly curious and interested in making one. I now use it a great deal; it competes with my favourite carbon fiber euro paddle – turns out I love this paddle! I used it shortly after I made it, again just from a curiosity stand point and discovered what a great paddle it is. It’s light, easy on the shoulders and very efficient and it smells wonderful.

In recent trips, I have had several people ask me if they could try it and many have been intrigued and/or pleased with the feel. I have spoken to Richard Jensen who instructs the SKABC Greenland Paddle Carving course about scheduling another course. Richard is happy to instruct another session however; this particular course requires a different type of planning. The cedar used to carve the paddles has to be purchased in advance to ensure it is dry and to do the basic cuts required to ensure most of us can get the paddle completed or nearly completed in this one-day course.

If you are interested in taking the SKABC Greenland Paddle Carving course, please let me know by August 11^th by emailing me at chantalethier@msn.com so we can determine when the course would take place – likely in September, buy the wood and get the process started. Once we know that we have enough interest, I will be in touch and will publish the course posting on the website so that you may register. The course lasts one day and the cost is $60; the tools required to carve your paddle is a low angle block plane. We will try to have a few on hands but probably won’t have enough for everyone (depending on the number of participants).

Cheers,

Chantal

[Former Member]

Geza…not sure about aug 25 onwards yet.  But a day trip down the squamish and such would be fun !

[Former Member]

It is going to be a gorgeous weekend again and time for a kayak trip! One of my kayak friends and I are planning to go to Prevost Island this weekend and we like to invite a small group to join us.

The plan is to wheel on to the 4:35pm ferry from Tsawwassen to Village Bay (Mayne Island). Meet at 3pm at the passenger drop-off zone. We can street park away from the ferry terminal and only leave one vehicle in the paid long-term parking lot.

It is only a short distance to Prevost Island and the campsite has always plenty of space. It is an old orchard and there is a good chance we will see some deer hanging around. The campsite has a composting outhouse, but no picnic tables or potable water. Camping fees are $5 per person per night and paid by cash at the self register station.

Depending on the speed of the group with getting on the water and paddle to the campsite, there is a chance that we arrive close to sunset. Please be prepared to possibly set up your tent in the dark, have your headlight within reach and bring a small red and a green light to attach to your boat. You can buy these at Canadian Tire. Otherwise those yellow emergency light sticks can do the job. Avoid white light, as it blinds you and your fellow paddlers….

I will bring a (small) BBQ and coals. Feel welcome to bring something to grill for Saturday night. Although the chance of bears is extremely slim, still have a method to store your food away for other critters, because there is no food cache yet. We can not have campfires…..but there will be lots of stars!

On the way back, we can take the ferry from Mayne Island (Village Bay), Vancouver Island (Swartz Bay) or Saltspring Island (Long Harbour). We can decide that during the weekend.

Because of the short notice of this trip, I prefer to go with those who are experienced in ocean kayaking and back country camping or those I know from prior trips. This is a group trip and we like to stick together while we are on the water. Please email me if you are interested in joining and include your full name, phone number and emergency contact. Please do not show up unannounced.

Cheers, Michelle Vandenbroek  mich_broek@hotmail.com  604-522-3585

[Sarka Lhotak]

It was, indeed, a wonderful trip. Competent paddlers, knowledgeable leader, lots of km paddled. Here are my pictures:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2PLxCyO0qUyl0dch1

and a video from the humpbacks performance:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3hpnsSnw476ck5rk1

[Reed Clarke]

Last week, six of us headed for Okeover Inlet on a club trip to paddle up Lewis Channel and around to the Penn Islands. Amazingly all six of us made it back!

Our group included Patrick and Linda Lloyd, Beverly Wagner, Sarka Lhotak, Juvy Ebrano and myself

It turned out to be a very memorable trip. You can read about it in my blog here: https://seareedblog.wordpress.com/

[Former Member]

Hello Jake

I would be happy to paddle with you. Weekdays are fine. My hours vary day to day unfortunately July is almost done. I was planning to do Allouette in the morning if you get this message. Otherwise please get back to me.

[Author]

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