[Former Member]

Brand new Thule racks used once for vehicles with fixed mounting points.  New $650 asking $350.

Yakima roof racks for vehicles with roof rails.  Excellent condition.  New $500 asking $200.

[Philip Kubik]

The city of Vancouver has created a recreational waterway survey concerning non-motorized boating. If you use Vancouver waterways, e.g., English Bay or Coal Harbour, I encourage you to complete the survey. The survey will be open until August 14, 2017. Information from the City of Vancouver:

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is developing a Waterway Recreation Strategy, to guide future planning relating to non-motorized boating activities, existing facilities and emerging waterfront opportunities for the next 10 years. Non-motorized boating activities include things like: canoeing, dragon boating, rowing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding.

We want to better understand:

• What you value about Vancouver’s waterways;
• What activities you are doing and how often;
• What facilities, beaches and waterways are you using or would like to be using;
• Any barriers to participation;
• Your needs and challenges; and,
• Your priorities for improvement.

Share your thoughts on non-motorized boating and Vancouver’s waterways and facilities! Your feedback will help us as we develop preliminary recommendations to improve opportunities for, and the experience of non-motorized boating in Vancouver, while protecting and preserving our waterways.

Click here to start the survey.

If you are unable to click on the link above, please copy and paste the full URL below into your browser:

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[Former Member]

Hi Nick,

There were three of us that went from Batchelor Cove to south Gambier and back. We ended up staying for the night with a skabc member who had a cabin there instead of a campground as planned…thanks again to this member who offered up her home and joined us on a couple of lovely day paddles. I’ll let them chime in if they are interested…

We were on the water so much we felt like it was much more than a normal weekend due to some side trips, I guess about 50 km total was paddled, and we crossed 6 ferry lines. Nicole’s GPS sure came in handy during a crossing from the top of Bowen over towards Horseshow Bay where she was able to calculate it was safe based on our past speed to make a larger crossing rather than cross the shortest distance from Snug Cove to Whytcliffe.

Interestingly Pam Rocks is located in a naturally windy area and was forecast for 20+ knot winds, where our route from Whitecliff to South Gambier really wasn’t exposed to this at all, and we were surprised at how light the winds were in comparison to so close by on the north side.

Marc

[Karin Hartner]

If anyone is interested in joining me this coming Saturday….

The plan is to paddle from Eagle Harbour to Bowen Island with a view to checking out Apodaca park which we are trying to acquire as a Marine Trails campsite. Bring a picnic lunch.

Meet at Eagle Harbour at 9 for a 9:30 launch.

Karin      karinhartner@gmail.com

[Nick Heath]

Just 2 more left to do. Thanks to Rainer and Randy, we did 2 in one day yesterday!

If any of you is able to come on one or more of these days, please let me know.

I plan to launch the skiff at Porteau Cv to do Islet View and at Squamish to do Tantalus Ldg. We won’t easily do both on the same day.  An early start takes advantage of light wind conditions. Suggested meeting time at Porteau Cv or Squamish is 7:30 am. Nick membership1@skabc.org

[Ronald Simmer]

Hi Guys

earlier this Spring I proposed a trip to Nuchatlitz in August. I am posting this message to discover who is interested at this point. Should have posted earlier. The dates are somewhat flexible.  I have led SKABC trips to the west coast of the Island several times and paddled around Nuchatlitz a couple of times.  The general drill is drive to Zeballos, hire the water taxi to drive us to the park, and repeat the exercise on the way back. So we share expenses of a few hundred dollars for the water taxi. I have a van which can tow a trailer, so 4 or so people and kayaks could share the ferry rides.  My email is ron.simmer@gmail.com and my phone is 604 803 5937.   Will be somewhat off the grid for the next few days but if anyone is interested we could have a meeting early next week.  cheers  Ron Simmer

[Former Member]

Hi Barry, did you sell this Kayak? Michael

[Nick Heath]

How did this go Marc? Did you get some paddlers to come along?

[Former Member]

Hi Anja,

If you are able to do Aug25-Sep1 I’m looking for people to paddle the North Coast of vancouver island. Also if you are  interested in adventurous Saturday trips around Vancouver: eg: Paisley Islands (Between Bowen and Keats) Squamish River, Chilliwack lake Ecological reserve, please message me!  Were planning a paddle to the Paisleys late morning this Saturday July 8th.

[Former Member]

Hi Jake I’m as strong intermediate paddler and flexible in time.

 

 

 

 

[Former Member]

Hi Pam:

Looks like you are getting plenty of options to consider.  I found myself in a similar situation 3 or 4 months ago when considering purchasing a kayak – I live in a small condo near Commercial Drive – where do I store the thing. From my investigations here’s the bottom line.

The two ‘bodies’ you need to worry about are the Strata Council and the Fire Marshal’s Office. Of the two, the Strata can be the most worrisome because there appears to be no hard and fast rules. In my case, the Strata said they have no problem with it as long as the Fire Department doesn’t object. The Strata may have rules for brackets, drilling holes, obstruction of pathways etc so it frustrating to navigate through those shoals and is likely on a case by case basis.

The Vancouver Fire department was pretty straight forward – they have no problem with kayaks. It needs to be off the floor and at least 18″ from a sprinkler head. The director I talked to said to imagine it this way – in the event of a fire there will be smoke and no light in the garage. They don’t want to be stumbling over anything or running into anything lying around on a floor while trying to put out a fire in a burning car. Otherwise, they seemed pretty reasonable.

It also depends on the jurisdiction you’re in. I have the feeling City of Vancouver has different rules (slightly less stringent) from other municipalities so you’ll need to undertake due diligence and contact your local Fire Department. I have a copy of the bulletin that the City of Vancouver sent to me which I presented to the my Strata as evidence that the fire department was on side. (I don’t see where I can attach the document to this reply so if you want send your email address to me jftruchan@gmail.com and I will forward it to you.) With that in mind the Strata still wants to see where and how the boat will be stored. It’s trickier than you think because of the length, any suspended drain pipes and you need clearance to get around or under it to get into your car. Parking stalls are not luxurious in dimensions.

Finally, where I live, fire is not the issue, theft is. Ask you house insurance provider if they have any provisions/qualifications for storage of a kayak.

In the end I decided not to buy a kayak this year and, when I rent, I just leave the kayak on the car roof rack overnight. Your case is different I realise.

Lots to consider but do-able with persistence.

Cheers,

John Truchan

 

 

 

[Former Member]

We’re in Maple Ridge and would be happy to come to an arrangement if you’re nearby…we sold our Saskatoon house last year (lived there only in 2009) and bought bare land on Vancouver Island. The only place we could afford! We plan to turn it into a kayaker’s B&B…someday.

[Former Member]

Peter, I’m flying back to Saskatoon this am – will try to find the time to connect soon!

[Former Member]

So helpful – thank you, everyone! This gives me options where there appeared to be none.

Awesome ideas! For further information:

– I now live in the Fraser Valley area but want to move to the Tri-cities area to be closer to work; or perhaps Burnaby or New West, depending. Realistically, anything further west is beyond my means.

– I’d gladly haul it inside an apartment if it could come in straight and fit (Half a million dollars just doesn’t go as far as it used to these days). It’s just me and it’s well over three times my height. I could earn the nickname Calamity Pam if I had to manoeuvre it too much!

– I have eked out a fine living, but out here I won’t be living in anything with a yard or a basement, guaranteed.

– There are so few listings on the market so options are very limited. To illustrate:  My *neighbourhood* in Saskatoon had more apartment condominiums listed for sale than all of Surrey combined.

– I have put myself on waitlists for outdoor storage at several of the sites that offer it, but my inclination is to have it close so I can throw it on the car and head off in any direction I please at a whim; not to mention admire it daily 🙂

On my hunt for real estate, the agent sends the strata docs for my review. Not all say you can have a trailer, but some do. I feel this is the least resistant path to success.

As for kayaks on the walls of parkades, agreed – condo boards need some schooling in thinking outside the box. Reading strata docs you have to wonder if anyone realizes what an insult to liberty they are 😉

In Saskatchewan, I happily headed out into the wilderness up north all on my own with a dog and some bear spray. It wasn’t exactly safe, but nonetheless it felt adventurous more than reckless. Here, with ocean currents and mountain lions and bears, I realize I needed to reach out to other kayakers before I do anything foolish. I’m happy to have found this association!

Cheers!

 

[Former Member]

I have a Folbot Greenland II for sale. Comes with 2 paddle s& 2 PFD’s. Asking $2,000. Peter 604-339-5025.

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