[Former Member]

There is a new trip posted – – see trips page for details!

[Reed Clarke]

Nick, Mick and I were out driving around Sechelt yesterday, groundproofing for BC Marine Trails.

I’ve got some pictures from the day, along with a short write up, on my blog:

https://seareedblog.wordpress.com/

[Former Member]

Hello Heather;

Thank-you for your response.  I would be interested in your thoughts on the trip and potential campsites.  I purchased The Wild Coast series of books several years ago and was using that as my main source trip/campsite information.

I would be interested in touching base with Don Griffiths if you can arrange this.

Have a good day.

[Peter Kearney]

Just in case you haven’t heard, the Bowen trip originally planned for this Sat June 11 has been postponed to July or August.

The ‘Round Bowen Challenge is on Sat June 25  www.bowenislandkayaking.com

Hopefully see some SKABC paddlers on the 25th!  (Great practice for your forward stroke.)

Cheers, Peter

[Heather Kirk]

Hi,

I haven’t circumnavigated it but but I’ve launched from Klemtu and paddled north and then west through the passage between Swindle and Princess Royal. I can tell you the launch/camping details of that area if it’s helpful. I do know that Don Griffiths, a long time (former) member, did it some years ago. I think I still have his contact information. I could try to put the two of you together if you’d like.

Cheers,

Heather.

 

[Former Member]

Hello;

Some day I would like to circumnavigate Princess Royal Island.   If any members of the SKABC have paddled this area, would they be willing to share their experiences?

I can be reached at peter.bruton@canada.ca or reply to this post.

Peter Bruton

 

 

[Former Member]

Solo touring NW Discover kayak for sale. This is an older fiberglass boat that is in very good condition and has been well cared for.
This kayak is very fast and maneuverable and has large cargo carrying capacity. Best suited for intermediate to advanced paddler and is a lot of fun to paddle. It can carry a huge load on a long trip but does not feel like a tank if you are taking it out for a day paddle.

fiberglass

17’11” long
59 lb
Feather craft rudder
400 lb carrying capacity
All new deck lines and bungies
Comes with spray skirt and cockpit cover

The hull is in excellent shape. Some minor staining on the deck. Has always been stored under cover or indoors.

Photos: https://goo.gl/photos/spCa8iGckuV7iwve8
Description and reviews:
http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=1189
http://www.nwkayaks.com/specs_discover.htm

Contact Ben at 604-445-7558 or ombenza@hotmail.com

[Theresa Davies]

Thinking of taking a short 2-3 day overnighter to Twin Islands next week- could leave Wednesday- stay over and paddle to end of Indian Arm and back to Twin Islands Thursday, leave at leisure Friday. Would be nice to have at least one other person along. See me at the meeting Tuesday if interested. Can also email me at mollymarie8718@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

[Nancy More]

HI David

I think the weather looks better on Friday.   I think launch about noon.  If you are planning on coming, can you let me know by phone or e-mail please?

Cheers, Nancy

[Nancy More]

Good morning all

I plan to go for a paddle out of Jericho Sailing Centre this week.  I am flexible with either Thursday or Friday.   Contact me at n_j_more@yahoo.ca or 778 866 6979 if you are interested.

Cheers, Nancy

[Nick Heath]

Good questions, Nancy.  This is exactly what our forum is for!

The two part sticks are thickened  epoxy – a resin stick and a hardener/catalyst stick. The ‘thickened’ part means it is not runny (normally, most epoxies one buys are like honey) . Tiny bits of powdered glass, plastic or minerals like talc do this thickening  job.

This stuff is very practical to carry for a number of potential repairs because it has good shelf life, handles easily but hardens quite quickly (varies by type) . It doesn’t contaminate your stuff and food with nasty fumes (unlike other resins) and it works on most surfaces.

However, it is really only a stop-gap because your boat is not made of this – the most expensive type of resin.Iinstead your boat is made of a vinylester resin (kevlar reinforced boats) or a  polyester resin (most glass reinforced boats). Only my Pygmy or another ‘wooden’ kayak will be made of epoxy resin (because those other resins won’t bond as well to wood).

What this means, is that the stick repair is temporary – grind it out later and fix properly (unless it is so small that it doesn’t really matter).

I would try chandlers like Steveston Hardware or West Marine or Martin Marine.  They might have it a Home Despot too. They make some that it specifically for marine or underwater use, but I doubt that matters for a temporary repair.

Use rubber gloves. Those chemicals are not benign…

Plumbers putty will plug small holes but will not harden and has no real strength- more like chewing gum (another time-honoured multi-purpose sealant).  Another type of material that works well is a sealant/adhesive like 3M 5200 or Sika-Flex. These don;t have great shelf life and are messier to use but for some repair are better because they are flexible as well as waterproof  e.g. for bulkhead sealing (a common need in kayaks, especially those reinforced with kevlar, because they flex more).

Sorry to be so long-winded.

/n

[Former Member]

Nancy

Mine is a two-part (plumber’s?) putty that I think I got at Canadian Tire. I bought it some time ago to cover the sharp ends of the screws from my compass.

Let me know if you want me to dig it out for the specific name.

Jacquie

[Nancy More]

Good morning

I have seen several of you with a fibreglass repair “stick” that was applied by kneading two materials together.  I thought it came from MEC but can’t find it on their website now.  Can anyone tell me where you bought this?

Second question:  with a Kevlar boat, do i need a different repair compound for my repair kit?

Thanks all you technical experts out there!

[Maureen Benzon]

This course was full, but we now have 2 openings. If you have been sitting on the fence, check the pre-requisites, and think about joining us for 3 days in the gulf islands!

[Hugh Davies]

A follow up: I just purchased a Standard Horizon 870 GPS-enabled (DSC) handheld from Amazon for $215 USD that seems to be the cheapest I have seen anywhere since I started looking. Also gives free delivery if you can ship it to US (we use http://www.ship2blaine.com, it’s “pay-what-you-think-its-worth” and easy to organize).

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