[Former Member]

If you are considering storing your kayak off-site, I have a storge spave available at a covered facility right on English Bay Beach. Costs $350 for the year.

Peter 604-339-5025

[Former Member]

Hi Pam,

I live in a condo in Surrey; I’m the president of my strata.  A couple of years ago we were reviewing our by-laws and making amendments as to what was permitted in the parking spaces.  We included a clause that allows council to make decisions on a case by case basis.  I submitted a request to hang my kayak, on the wall of my two parking stalls.  I included pictures of what the setup would look like, as well I committed to keeping the space tidy and clean and I made sure it didn’t interfere with the neighbouring stalls.  Our property manager at the time insisted that she had never seen a kayak in the parkade of a condo, I responded that there is a first time for everything 🙂

We have since had several fire inspections and we’ve never had any issues with the inspectors with regards to the kayak.  I recently submitted a request to hang a second kayak which has been approved.  In truth I do a lot for our condo and it is possible it influenced the council’s decisions, I’ve also strived to train council members and property managers to think outside the box and challenge the status quo as long as it’s reasonable.

I hope this helps.  Good luck

[Brian Pegg]

Hi Pam –

I live in a townhouse too with nowhere to store a boat, in Kitsilano.  I have kept mine at Jericho Sailing Centre for three years now, $200 per year includes membership (lounge, workshop, showers) and I can go paddling whenever I like from Jericho Beach.  Its outdoor storage.

Brian

[Former Member]

Anyone interested in considering the north coast, Vancouver Island, Aug25-Sep1 (43km, and 1 week i hope allows for staying put when NW winds are strong). Likely portage Cape Scott unless its calm. I can meet in van to try paddling together most weekends. My partner and friend will be hiking the same route, ideally we see them at camp.

[Former Member]

Hi Jake

I am interested in day paddles on Saturdays. I work on the north island and have 48h in Vancouver on weekends. I am strong intermediate, but flexible – just not excited with deep cove unless its blowing hard and we need the shelter.  Anyone interested in considering to paddle the north coast trail, Vancouver Island, Aug25-Sep1 (43km, and 1 week i hope allows for staying put when NWwinds are strong. Likely portage Cape Scott unless its calm. Can meet in van to try paddling together most weekends. My partner and friend will be hiking the same route, ideally we see them at camp.

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

We store our two 17′ boats on the living room wall. It looks kinda cool and doesn’t take up that much space. Lucky to be on the first floor with courtyard access. The angle work out just right to wiggle the kayaks in.

[Former Member]

Green coast are local guides, great when we went with them 2012 (new owners now)

http://www.gckayaking.com/

[Former Member]

I have a garage spot near the beach in kits, at least until September and longer term for sure a space on a covered outdoor rack.  Are yo interested in easy whitewater paddles here? I am looking for sea and river paddle buddies for Saturdays.

[Former Member]

You should mention where you live, in case someone can help you out. We keep our Cetus (MV) in the basement where there’s plenty of room.

[Lynn Malbeuf]

I have just gone through this in the condo that I purchased in December. I requested, but the strata would not allow a free standing Kayak storage nor could I mount anything on the wall. They do allow boats on trailers, so I found a small (4’x8′) trailer that is perfect for my two 14.5′ Delta kayaks. The trailer is new (boxed, needing to be assembled) for $760.00. My friend assembled it for me and it is perfect! The unique feature about it for me is that it folds in 1/2 and stands upright against the back wall of my parking spot when not in use. I purchased it from JSE Equipment in Mission.  Hope this helps!

[Former Member]

Hello to any who read the post. New to the association. Moved very recently for work from Saskatchewan and bring years of lake kayaking/backcountry camping, some whitewater I. Thrilled to have brought my beautiful P&H Cetus LV to use in the actual sea! Right now I rent a townhouse with a garage so I can store it, but it’s a short term lease.

As I look for more permanent housing I am struggling to find storage options. None of the marine areas have room; townhouses are pricey for someone who just took a hit from a slow SK housing market, unless I move prohibitively far out. I can’t be the only one in the same, er, boat.

Do condo properties with underground parking to allow storage of a kayak? On a rack, on the wall, or in a second parking stall? I’ve read some strata docs and some allow ‘licensed trailers’ in the underground parkade – has anyone used this loophole? I’ll gladly buy one to store my kayak on.

Unfortunately, I’ve had no luck trying to reach out to condo boards (contact info not accessible to random buyers) quickly enough not to miss out on the bidding.  And damn it I’m not giving up this boat!

Any tips, tricks, suggestions … I’m open!

I look forward to meeting a few of you as I settle in!

[Nick Heath]

Following recent success at Zorro Bay and Thornbrough Pt we plan to install the remaining 4 food cache boxes on Tues and/or Wed, so I’m seeking crew(s) for either or both days. Some of us will stay overnight at one of the sites while others may choose to return home, spending either one or two days on task.  I can use the skiff as a taxi to/from Porteau or Squamish, as needed. We’ll start each day early to take advantage of light wind conditions. Suggested meeting time at Porteau Cv is 7 am.

I’m thinking this could be 2 separate crews, but that means 2 sets of tools, taking more organization, but still feasible.

Pl let me know if you are able to help and, if so, for which day(s).

The work is likely to be in the shade, digging holes, mixing small batches of concrete, fetching gravel and pebbles in pails and other fairly straightforward site work. Work gloves needed, sturdy shoes, too.  The heaviest work is actually loading and unloading the boat. Wading needed for that – so bring 2 sets of footwear. This is an open boat, subject to lots of spray. Put your gear in dry bags to protect it.  Bring and wear your pfd.

I won’t be replying very soon because I’m off camping for a few days, but will definitely confirm arrangements on Sun ev or Mon am.

Nick

membership1@skabc.org

[Karin Hartner]

So Sorry–I meant Anvil Island (not Gambier) circumnavigation this coming Saturday, July 8th.

Meet at Porteau Cove at 9am, on water at 9:30. Immersion gear.

……and it’s still not a beginner’s paddle

reply to karinhartner@gmail.com if you want to join us.

[Former Member]

Hi All!

I hope you are all out enjoying this wonderful weather. We just posted a new Beginner Ocean Course starting on July 14 – 16 for those of you who didn’t make it into the other course we offered in May and for those of you just wanting to brush up on  your existing skills. Please check out Beginner Ocean Course on the SKABC Website. We hope to see more of you out there on the water enjoying this wonderful weather!!

Cheers,
Nicole

[Nick Heath]

This morning, four cheery SKABCers delivered the 6 steel tool boxes (aka bear-proof food caches) to 6 widely-spaced Howe Sound sites. Thanks v much to Reed, Randy and Darlene. Now comes the installation so bruin can’t roll them around and play silly billies with them! I’m planning to go out Sunday for the day and try to get one finished as a test for the correct technique. I would like one volunteer, please. Full day with early start but we might return quite early too, due to Howe Sd’s summer weather pattern having set in (windy in the afternoon). Travel by skiff. Dress for immersion then for work in the shade or sun (with bugs, possibly).  Bring lunch , water, work gloves. Work is digging, levelling maybe minor concrete work, etc. Some carrying of materials.  Might be interested in an overnight stay Sunday night to work on an additional site. Nick 604 939 7222 membership1@skabc.org

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