[Theresa Davies]

Launch at Barnet Marine Park for a 3-4 hour paddle, including a lunch break. May head toward Twin Islands or Jug Island, depending on the conditions. Call me to arrange details at 778 870 6043.

[Nancy More]

Anybody interested in a day paddle on Wednesday May 18?  Simone and I will be launching at 10 am from the Barnet Marine Park for a few hours paddling. Direction to be determined by the wind and the waves.  Contact Nancy at n_j_more@yahoo.ca / 778 866 6979  or Simone at  sdavram@gmail.com  / 604 961-8267.

[Nick Heath]

I concur.  Just avoid anything too heavy or cumbersome or that could absorb loads  of water. I have a Petzl rock climbing/mountaineering helmet that (to me anyway) seems superior to the paddling helmets I have seen, They basically all do the same job.  Even a cheap bike or hockey  helmet should work well enough if the harness is properly adjusted, so the helmet can’t fall off from an impact (unlike those used  in the NHL that seem to fall off at the first punch!).

Nick

[Former Member]

For nearly a quarter of a century, this company conducts guided sea-kayak tours and also offers packaged day trips.

This is an opportunity for an outdoors enthusiast to enter the growing local tourism industry. Existing brand and name recognition allows a new owner to concentrate on growing the business instead of spending time and resources establishing a brand new business.

This is strictly a summer business with 100% of revenues coming in during a 6 month period.

The BC tourism industry is now experiencing a record year. This is a great time to start as the tourism season begins. Sales can double without expanding the current operating capacity.

All Assets (2 x mini busses and 10 sea-kayaks) included. All required provincial and municipal licenses are up to date.

Year Established:          1993

Number of Employees:  1 FT(owner) 2 PT (Seasonal)

Annual Sales:                $90,000

Listed Price:                  $55,000

Contact Chris Juras by phone at 604-786-2046  or e-mail chris@businessbrokersbc.ca

[Former Member]

Hi Karin,

See you at Ambleside in the morning.

An

[Maureen Benzon]

Hi Susan,

This enquiry should have been sent directly to the instructors. Please confirm with them as they have the final say, but generally any helmet should be OK – if you are willing to subject your helmet to sea water.

Maureen

[Susan Servos-Sept]

If planning to just wear a helmet one time for a course, wondering if one can wear a helmet made for skateboarding or other.    OR     is it necessary to have a helmet made just for kayaking? Thanks

[Former Member]

Anyone interested Saturday May 14th by kayak or land a protest of the Kinder Morgan pipeline -decision by cabinet is imminet.  The Break Free from fossil fuels protest is a global climate change protest in May 2016.  www.breakfree2016.org

The day of action is a joingt effort of hundreds of groups around the globe. Locally Tseilwatuth First Nation, Greenpeace, Council of Canadians, 350.org

There is mandatory orientation Friday Nights (both on the water  with your kayak and canoe and a legal briefing to make clear how to stay safe from arrest if you are not interested in being arrested. Geza Vamos Email gezav@vcn.bc.ca

[Former Member]

Includes spray skirt,carbon fibre paddles,pump, towing line.

A steal @ $950 firm Ph 604-926-4410; C 604-618-6224.

[Former Member]

Wow! So much helpful information!! Thank you!!  So much to learn and know!!

Karin, I’ve gone into my profile and made my contact info visible. 😀

[Karin Hartner]

Hi Miranda–couldn’t find an email for you so I’ll paste the info here:

Hello Ms. Hartner,
Human-powered vessels are prohibited in the First and Second Narrows.
There are some sections of the Harbour where human powered vessels are permitted.
Please refer to the Port Metro Vancouver Harbour Operations Manual for details:
http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/Libraries/PORT_USERS_Marine_Operations/Harbour_Operations_Manual_Practices_and_Procedures_for_the_Vancouver_Fraser_Port_Authority_1.sflb.ashx
6.4.2.1 Narrows
Tide and wind conditions may cause turbulent seas in both Narrows. Caution should be exercised. Only adequately powered craft may pass through either Narrows. No craft under sail or oars may transit either Narrows.

[Karin Hartner]

Miranda, besides this being challenging water, you are not allowed by law to paddle in the harbour which is officially between the two bridges. Only a small area in Coal Harbour near the Rowing Club is exempt. I’ll forward you the reference.

Karin

[Former Member]

Thanks  Thom!

[Former Member]

The currents can get a bit strong around the Ironworkers bridge. Plus you are in the harbour with harbour traffic which sometimes can be interesting.

An alternative would be to go to Barnet Marine Park. Small amount of harbour traffic but mostly you are in a more natural environment and can even paddle to deep cove in North Van subject to wind and currents.

Cheers, Thom

[Former Member]

I’m new at paddling, have started doing short trips.  I live in East Van, not far from New Brighton beach.  It’s a bit of a walk from parking down to the beach, but I’m up for that.  Just wondering if others have paddled around there much, and what issues there might be that I should be aware of.  thanks!

Miranda M

[Author]

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