[Heather Harbord]

Holy catfish! Rip van Winkle here. When I took my first comprehensive kayak course in the early 1980s we were taught how to do our own fibreglassing. Not difficult and I’ve done it ever since, including Kevlar.  You do need to do it outside on a relatively warm day. I must admit that sometimes my boats did look a bit like a dog’s breakfast, but they never leaked and I could make repairs even on trips.  In fact, I always carry the makings of a repair just in case. If it is cold, you may have to make a fire to get the stuff to go off.  Your boat isn’t really broken in until it has a few scratches and at least one repair. Seems to make it go faster.

[Nick Heath]

Sunday 22 Nov should work, avoiding some recent wind , one hopes.

Leaving Vancouver area/Coq/N shore about 7:30 am. Full day.  Bring your lunch!

We might get only one site done,  but perhaps two. / Nick

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi, These don’t belong to the person I thought, so if they belong to you, please let me know and I will get them to you.

Maureen

benzon@telus.net

[Linda Rushlow]

Hi Nick,

It is November 13th today,  Just reading the post about the Howe Sound work.

If you are going out again, let me know and I will try to make it out and help out.

Linda  778-877-4206

[Bob Salo]

Bare  Womens full length neoprene wet suit and jacket    size 12

Good fit for 5 ft.  4 inches tall

Older, but seems to be in good shape.  Not sure what to ask for it?   Have a look at it, try it on and if it is what you want, make me an offer.

 

Bob Salo

besalo@telus.net

[Bob Salo]

Seaward cockpit cover  31 inches long  $10

Brooks Neoprene Spray skirt  35 inches long  $20

Bob Salo

besalo@telus.net

[Bob Salo]

MEC Neoprene Pogies  New  $15

Brooks Neoprene Dive gloves   Mens Xl  $10

MEC Neoprene Boots  Mens size 10 1/2  $30

[Bob Salo]

8 x 18 x 2 inches   $10

[Bob Salo]

AMT Tripper 220 cm     $60

Bob Salo

besalo@telus.net

[Nancy More]

I had Warren from ATD Composites work on my boat.  http://www.atdcomposites.com/index.html

Phone: (604) 355-0559
Toll Free: 1 (855) 283-3703

ATD stands for Attention To Detail which is how Warren works.  He did the work at Jericho so it took no effort on my part.

[Reed Clarke]

Sorry, Nick. Tomorrow is booked. I have to be at home in the morning for an attic inspection.

If weather, or other issues, force you to move the outing to another day this week, I can be available.

Cheers, Reed

[Nick Heath]

We’re looking again for a little help. This time we are putting up bear hangs – wires between trees to throw a rope over to suspend your food, so that we avoid or rather prevent the Howe Sound bear population from learning bad habits, like snacking on your grub.

First outing looks like Monday 26 Oct. Yell if you are available.  Skiff transport. Full day needed. PFD, boots, rain gear, gloves needed.

Nick Heath 604 939 7222

[Reed Clarke]

According to Deep Cove Kayak’s website:

“Our repair technician Peter works with fiberglass, composites, carbon, kevlar, and even some plastics. Using these materials he can repair kayaks, surfskis, stand up paddleboards, surfboards, and paddles. His maxim is: If it floats (or is supposed to) and it fits in the workshop, we can probably fix it. And if it has a leak, he’ll find it and plug it.”

[David Biehn]

Looking for a tandem kayak in good condition capable of carrying gear for 5 day trips.  Please call 604 378-9938.

[Brad Percival]

I need someone to hire to do some minor glass work on my boat, anyone have any recommendations?

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