[Selena Chong]

Thank you everyone for your shopping advice. I think I found my all purpose kayak. Can’t wait to take her out tomorrow.

[Susan Murray]

Hi Selena,

I have a touring kevlar Seaward Legend, it is 21 inches wide with a skeg, 18 ft long and just over 50 pounds as it has a keel skid plate and a mounted deck compass.   Took it out last year for a week on the Broken Islands and it performed well. My number is 604-530-9679 if you would like more info. cheers, Susan

[Cynthia Kennedy]

Join the quest to restore Gerald Island’s natural beauty! BC Marine Trails is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us remove invasive English ivy and protect the island’s unique ecosystem. Together, we can support native plant growth, preserve biodiversity, and create a healthier, natural environment for future generations. Your efforts make a lasting impact — come be part of the change!

Our spring event will take place from Thursday, April 10th to Sunday, April 13th. Volunteers are welcome to join for just a day, a night, or the whole weekend! We are privileged, as these events are the only time that camping is allowed on Gerald. If you require help with arranging travel to the event (carpooling) or acquiring paddling gear, please reach out to scutcliffe@bcmarinetrails.org.

Volunteers must be self-sufficient with camping supplies, food, and water. BC Marine Trails arranges for a pack-out toilet for the event.

To sign up go to the BCMT website under Support, then Volunteer with us. or use the link below

The Gerald Island Project

[Mick Allen]

I was saddened to read of Thom Kline’s passing just last December, like many I’m sure.

I didn’t know him that well – had only a few conversations at several of our monthly meetings – but from those and also witnessing how he interacted with others, he was an open, friendly, approachable, and active member of our club.

One of the conversations we had was of the imagery he produced and how he painstakingly cared about how the various layered interactions related and complemented one another. I would encourage those interested to visit the images on his website and contemplate the work, effect and affect that they convey.

I am saddened that our club’s personal interaction possibilities have been diminished so that in recent years, I haven’t seen his smile of acknowledgement – but the posted photo of him at one of the Howe Sound sites is a wonderful remembrance.

[Helen Roberts]

Do you know if “gear” includes paddling jackets?  Thank you.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Is this right at the Capilano River outflow? I’d be watching from land!

[Andrew Mylly]

Hey everyone, there are some good tidal current outflows at 1st narrows, beside Ambleside Park, coming up March 29 and 30 – I’ll probably be out if anyone wants to join me (NOT an organized event).  If weather cooperates (need a westerly wind) there are sometimes big (1-2m) waves to surf.  MUST have experience in strong currents and be able to roll, this is no joke when its big!

Saturday 29 March peak flow -4.2 knots at 10:00am

Sunday 30 March peak flow -4.9 knots at 10:40am

Cheers

[Katie Meredith Kovacic]

I’ve taken the SKABC Currents course as well as the Chilliwack Centre for Excellence 6 session intro to whitewater. I did CCE’s first and then Currents the following year, but looking back I’d have done it in reverse. Currents teaches the techniques in friendlier waters in a sea kayak context.

Coming from CCE, which was super fun but a lot rougher, I was quite nervous going into Currents because I was expecting much rougher waters, but with my 17.5ft sea barge instead of a nimble little whitewater boat. I think it made me more cautious and tense than I needed to be which led me to take fewer risks and gain a little less experience. I think doing Currents first and then CCE would be a better skill progression both mentally and physically.

Highly recommend both courses either way.

[John Halliday]

I’m looking for my next kayak and on the list is the NDK Classic Plus, the one with the knee bulges. At this point I have not even sat in one and so I wonder if somebody in the Lower Mainland who has one would allow me to try it for size. Not looking to paddle it but only to check the fit. I’ve tried the Classic but it is too tight for my legs. Also have paddled the Surf and I like the fit with its knee bulges.

[Dave Simmons]

Kayak has been sold.  Thank You

[Kevin Amos]

I don’t believe you can delete forum posts. Instead update the post that the item has sold. Anyone who checked the notify box will receive a reply via email

[Dave Simmons]

Can someone please explain how to delete a “for sale” posting once sold.  I cannot find any obvious delete option on my post!  (Take note web designer)

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Few people told me that I should take some white water kayak lessons to improve my skills. Last year I could not do due to my busy schedule but this year I am going for it.

If anyone interested, Purple Hays school of Kayaking have their 2025 calendar out. I had conversation with them to find out what training I should take, they advise me to start with introductory course since white water kayaking is very different from sea kayaking. I am taking May 24-25th if anyone interested joining the same day. Also more dates available on their calendar.

Few friends that I am paddling with recommended this place.

Have a look at their website for more details.

https://www.purplehayes.bc.ca/index.htm

Thank you.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Thank you for everyone’s interest on this trip. Just to be clear, this area could have strong winds, swells and surf conditions where paddlers should be able to handle various dynamic conditions due to exposed water. (Class III)

Refer to BC Water classification map for class definitions.

https://www.skgabc.com/app/webroot/uploads/SKGABC-BC-water-class-small.jpg

Thank you for your interest Nancy. I would recommended you to get back into paddling, perhaps take some training that SKABC offer as well as rescue practice sessions. We should have easier trips posted on the club website to being with.

Thank You.

[Nancy Preston]

I am a new member but I am very interested in joining this trip. I have wanted to paddle in this area for years. I understand that I may not be a candidate for extended trips until I have done more with the club. I would classify myself as an intermediate paddler but need to re-do the rescue courses. I have had my kayak since 1986, but haven’t paddled it much the last 10 years. Thanks!

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