[Nick Heath]

So far, we look like we’ll be a group of 5. Room for more. Also, at least one other paddler wants to join us on Sat for a shorter version of this trip. If there is another person wanting to do that, the two can buddy up and participate more safely.  They will short cut the S end of the route to join us somewhere on Day 2, directly W of Porteau Cove, such as at Islet View. I’ll post the 2 day version as a separate short-notice trip.

[Nick Heath]

The latest is that this is almost full with just a couple of places remaining. Hurry!

[Nick Heath]

Next outing will be Monday 8 June.

Today Steve Barnes helped Mick and I at Thornbrough Channel – we don’t seem to  have much to show for a full day of work, but at least the boat run is complete.

Yesterday at Islet View we also worked on the boat run to take advantage of this week’s low tides. We foiled by a couple of rocks at the very bottom. We didn’t have much time at low slack and the substrate was, I believe technically called blue clay – but to us just seemed like glutinous black grey mud that gave no footing and no place to lever from. At least if these rocks remain there for a while, they will only rarely be a problem and we’ll revisit them some time when we feel especially energetic. The upland site work is going well – another very nice site!

[Anja Pakendorf]

I woild love to come. Is there a boat ramp or should i bring my kayak wheels ?

 

Cheers

 

Anja

[Rose Sirois]

A few of us are headed to Sasamat Lake this Saturday, June 6 to roll our kayaks, practice rescues and self-rescues.  Meeting at 9am in the first parking lot.  Look for the cars with yaks on the roofs!  siroisrose@gmail.com

[Nick Heath]

Super progress made at Thornbrough Channel again on Friday. Lovely day except too hot! Thanks Randy for sweating with us! We’ll go out again Wed 3 Jun. and likely Thu too. Likely venue is Islet View. Helpers welcomed!

[Randy Chatterjee]

I’ve got dozens of sharp blades and lots of extra batteries.  We will be all set to cut through anything.

I’ll also bring my PFD this time!

[Nick Heath]

You got the last spot Randy, you lucky guy! Pl bring the sawzall only. For cutting rebar, so needs a metal cutting blade. I can bring blades if they are standard as with my recip saw. 07:30 St David’s/Taylor Way exit.

Your usual companions plus Kyle our hired help – he is phenomenal! Eat your spinach if your want to keep up with Kyle.  Trail work, some site levelling, some possible rock work on the beach but unlikely as tides are not cooperating this week.

Can you pl submit a good Howe Sd work photo to Rita for the newsletter? Mick and I have taken mostly poor shots of stubborn boulders or the back ends of anonymous workers with their heads down and butts up etc.

[Randy Chatterjee]

If I do not already have a spot on Friday’s Thornbrough work team, then I’ll take the “room for 1 volunteer.”  Are there any special tools or equipment needed?  I have a battery-powered sawzall, 3′ limb clippers, rakes…  Just let me know.

[Nick Heath]

Looks like we are on for Friday with room for 1 volunteer. Destination  – Thornbrough.

On Monday we went out and worked hard all day at Thornbrough. We are opening access to beautiful bluffs with a great view, so we’re starting to feel pumped about this site, too! Added to that we saw a small pod of orca off Anvil I. Nice to see them in Howe Sd.  All the seals had vanished – so the whales were likely transients.

[Randy Chatterjee]

Seems another week with ultimately no takers. We had a pair on the line, but the loss of one resulted in losing both.  Maybe summer’s warmer weather will bring more out.

[Nick Heath]

There are some changes to this project/junket! 1. Starts 19 June not 20 June. 2. Venue is Restless Bight not Keith River – not enough debris found at Keith R on a quick perusal! This is slightly N of the original location, but the access is more or less the same.  The paddling could be a little more challenging due to inshore reefs at Kwakuitl Pt, which need to be avoided offshore (to the W). 3. Access is via Gooding Cove, Side Bay or Winter Harbour. All unpaved roads. 4. BCMTNA membership not required if you are a member of SKABC  – i.e. priority was given to BCMTNA individual members and now it is more open. 5. Car pooling, ride sharing strongly encouraged. 6. Max participants 20 or fewer.

[Nick Heath]

Hey Rita,

It’s nice to hear from you!

No this is unique, as far as I know, based on a a grant from Van Aqua which in turn is based on one time money send by Japan to Canada as some form of nominal compensation ( goodness knows why they felt this was necessary – it should have been the other way around!)

[Rita Buchwitz]

Hi Nick,

Are there any other similar clean ups planned or is that the only one.  I can’t do that date but would be interested in another time in the summer.  Thanks, rita

[Nick Heath]

Super, Randy.

Today was another winner with a 4 man crew at Ramillies Channel. We underestimated the amount of work – thought we might finish in 1 day but it will take another at least to do the basic site prep. By then, there will be 5 tent sites at Ramillies, all with good access off the pebble beach.

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