[Cynthia Materi]

Burnaby Sailing Club at Barnett Marine Park is great but full. Contact Curtis at cupatzer@telus.net to get on the waiting list. The club has some kayaks available for members and anyone can join anytime. The wait list is for a place for your kayak. Other than that I don’t know any other place in Burnaby. Good luck. I live in N Burnaby too.

[Former Member]

Hi all,

I’m based in North Burnaby and looking to get back into sea kayaking. Does anyone know of storage options in the area? Open to nearby locations too!

Appreciate any leads!

Thanks,

Corey

[Quirine Schuyff]

Please sign up now so we can move forward with this fun labour day tradition! If not you, tell other members! We’d hate to have to cancel.

We have again booked the campsite for the September Labour Day long weekend! This is a fun and easy weekend combining relaxing, socializing, and paddling. Good for beginners or more experienced paddlers.

This island is close to Nanaimo and people can roll their kayaks and gear onto the ferry at Horseshoe Bay or drive across and park. People then paddle a short distance to the campsite to set up. We will have 2-3 paddles going out and there is an opportunity to just hike or chill at the campsite. Some people come on Friday morning or afternoon, and others on Saturday. Most leave Monday morning. There is a small ferry to the island for those not wanting to kayak at all. There is also a good concession which sells food and beer!

Saturday we usually hold a potluck which has us feasting on delicious meals! The Dinghy Dock pub is a short paddle away and we usually go on the Sunday eve for dinner. It offers many options for paddles and also some hiking.

Details on the website calendar. Any questions? Email social2@skabc.org

 

[Kallie Cunningham]

It’s great to see all the trips on the calendar this year.  But…

• Have you encountered a current you didn’t know how to handle?
• Did you avoid joining a trip because of concerns about paddling through currents?
• Want to know more about currents so you can confidently plan a trip where currents are something that you may need or want to address?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is your last chance to sign up for the SKABC Currents course running from Friday Aug 8 – Sunday August 10.

The instructors have generously agreed to proceed with only 3 participants. That means there are 3 more spots available, and even if we have 6, it is still a small group. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Sign in to the website for details here: https://www.skabc.org/training/course-list-new/ 
If you register, the training coordinator will send details to the instructors who will review your experience and confirm approval to attend. You may receive a call. Once approved we will ensure that ferry/travel accommodation will work for you and then collect payment.

Send questions to Kallie Cunningham at training2@skabc.org

[Quirine Schuyff]

Mercia was perhaps the reason I joined SKABC and became an avid kayaker. The Coast Kayak Symposium was one of the most fun events I’ve been to and really made me want to be part of that community. Of course there was much learning there too!

The obituary says Aug 16 but this post says Aug 13. Kevin, do we know which is the correct date?

 

[Maureen Benzon]

For those who don’t know, skabc has perimeter line at a discounted price of $1.50 per ft. and plastic tubing at a discounted price of 75¢/foot

I will bring these to the picnic if you would like to purchase some.

I will also have the skabc reflective decals to give away.

This is our first combination picnic and paddle on a weekend. We forgot about the fireworks so for the late nighters, it is an extra bonus. Do come along and enjoy.

🙂

[Susan Murray]

Good afternoon Annette, 604 530 9679 is our landline ( does not receive texts)  and my cell is 604 328-4227 texts OK,

Thanks for you interest in this beautiful kayak. Cheer,s Susan

[Kevin Amos]

I am just reaching out to you with news that may be of interest to some of your members. Mercia Sixta, one of the founders of SKABC and PIKA, passed away three weeks ago. There is a celebration of life happening at Spanish Banks on August 13 for anyone interested, kayaks welcome! An obituary can be found here:

https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/heather-sixta-1092997767

Marcus M. Sixta

marcussixta@gmail.com

[Kevin Amos]

I am just reaching out to you with news that may be of interest to some of your members. Mercia Sixta, one of the founders of SKABC and PIKA, passed away three weeks ago. There is a celebration of life happening at Spanish Banks on August 13 for anyone interested, kayaks welcome! An obituary can be found here:

https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/heather-sixta-1092997767

Marcus M. Sixta

marcussixta@gmail.com

[Annette Muttray]

Thank you both for your helpful replies.

Susan – I’ll text or call you at the number you provided for more info on the Legend.

[Daisie Huang]

Blue Dog Kayaking on the Island often sells their used demo/rental NDKs at a discount. For example: https://www.bluedogretail.com/shop/p/explorer-1.

[Helen Roberts]

Hi.  We’re looking for a used kevlar or carbon fibre double.  Our trusty old Seaward Gemini is getting too heavy at 90 lbs!

If you have or know of one, please let me know.  Thanks, Helen

[Susan Murray]

Hi Annette, I have a 17′ 10″ ft Seaward Kevlar Legend for sale $3500. It is fast boat with a 31″ by 15″cockpit. 12.5 ” deep. Designed by Nigel Foster. It may fit the bill!   Cheers, Susan or Gerry

604- 530-9679

[Annette Muttray]

Looking for used NDK Explorer or Romany, Valley Etain 17.5 or 17.7, P&H Cetus MV or HV, or Tiderace Xplore M or L to try and buy. I’m 174cm (5’7″). Have been paddling a fibreglass Valley Nordkapp HM for 20 years, but the ocean cockpit has become too small for me now (funny how they shrink!) and I need something a bit wider and keyhole shape for safe wet exit and reentry. The Nordkapp cockpit is 15″ x 19.5″ and 11″ high (for comparison).

Any leads welcome. Thanks! – Annette

[Quirine Schuyff]

SKABC PICNIC IS THIS SATURDAY!!

All details are on the website.

We still have space on the 2 paddles and lots of room for the potluck picnic. Go to the calendar or events page and log in to sign up.

Reminder that it is fireworks night so if you come for just the picnic parking may be harder to find and traffic may be heavy.

We hope to see you there!

 

 

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