[Mick Allen]

Is Randy’s Van Island circumnavigation still on? I see that his tracking stopped a few days ago and wonder if tracking stopped working or if he pulled out. He was making good time.

https://share.delorme.com/RandyChatterjee

[Nick Heath]

Well, it’s a ;asy minute one – Bain Ck tomorrow Tues. 16 June.

Mick and I will be out there – anyone else?

Lovely to enjoy the fruits of our labour by paddling and visiting several of the sites last weekend. We camped at Thornbrough Channel and Zorro Bay – both nice – fabulous area! Just watch the wind conditions carefully!

 

[Former Member]

MEC is sponsoring Paddlefest again this year. It will be on July 4th at the Jericho Sailing Centre. SKABC would like to have a presence at Paddlefest by way of a club booth. We are looking for volunteers to host the booth and provide information about the club as requested. It’s great day to be in the sun and meet other paddlers and would be paddlers. If you can volunteer please contact Barry at vicepresident1@skabc.org.

[Nick Heath]

Yesterday at Tantalus was hot and only moderately productive. A big rock was moved form mid-landing. Driftwood has been cleared from the upper landing but all the nasty rocks are still there. Mick cleared another tent site to the N of the existing , so that is good.  The professional trail crew are going there this week. Yeah!.

Unsure when we’ll be going out again – maybe Mon 15 Jun or Tue 16 Jun?

 

[Former Member]

Hi Nick

After several years out of the sport,I have just returned to paddling,good to see the evolution of the forum and all the activity.

Just been out by myself localy during the week days.

Just leaving for overseas work on Thursday and will miss the opening of the new Marine Trail…hats off to those who have but in all the work.

See you end of July.

Great work SKABC.

 

All the best

Steve Austin

[Former Member]

4PM works for me.   Our home is five minutes above Strathcona beach.  There are burgers in the freezer and lots of makings for a salad as another option for an after paddle meal.

Looking forward to a warm paddle.

[Former Member]

I am game for a 4PM rendezvous today, June 7th at Strathcona Park, for a 4:30 launch.  I may not have the time or energy to bring all the BBQ equipment and fixings to repeat the tremendous post-paddle feast we had last week, and am game to hit the Raven Pub afterwards.  It should be a great day, high 20s with low winds.

[Former Member]

Looking forward to a paddle tomorrow PM if others are up to it.  Launch time flexible.  Strathcona works for me.

Cheers

Graham

[Dermot Shane]

yes, we just got home, had an excellent day falling out of our boats in safe conditions, many, many thanks for getting this together, and for the support we had!

we do have an extra spray skirt with us, pretty nice and new… will be heading out mid morning tomorrow, so email asap if the owner wants to hit the waves tomorrow

dermot DOT shane AT gmail.com

 

 

 

[Former Member]

Hi….we found a speayskirt hanging on a branch where we stashed our gear….it has eco marine on it  Eva & Dermot are taking it to their house.  I am missing my sunglasses…black, hobbie or so as name.  I think I left them at the geach when I took my firstblot up yo the car….then got chatting. Hoping they ended up in someones bag rather than me dropping them along the walkway.

 

Thank you all for a super fun day.

 

 

Anja

[Heather Kirk]

Hi Nick,

I’m interested in doing the 2 day version. Can you put me in touch with the other person who’s interested?

 

Thanks,

 

Heather K.

[Nick Heath]

So far, we look like we’ll be a group of 5 for the 3 day trip 12-14 June.

At least one other paddler wants to join us on Saturday for a shorter version of this same trip. If there is another experienced paddler wanting to do that, the two or more 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 am not offering to lead this 2 day trip – I’m committed to the full 3 day version – but I’ll put you in touch with those who already have expressed interest and give you more info on the trip plan.

Like the 3 day version, this ends in Squamish with the opening ceremony for the new Sea to Sky Marine Trail and BBQ at the Sta7mes Reserve.

[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!

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