[Richard Magill]

Looking for advice on a good two night trip out of Telegraph Cove.   Nice sites (though we are looking at BCMT), currents to be concerned about not obvious from charts, prevailing wind/weather patterns, etc. Not sure yet if we’ll be paddling to one spot and staying for two nights or camping at two different spots, but the primary goal of the trip is to practice skills in L2-3 water.

[Richard Magill]

Thank you!

[Sue Johnson]

1.     Two Thule square bars 57.5”

2.     Yakima rooftop mounted rubber rests.

3.     Yakima HandRoll Rooftop Mount, durable rubber rollers that help guide your boat into place. Rollers also pivot to adjust to the shape of your boat for a secure hold.

Instruction booklet included.

Excellent condition. Pick up near 22nd and Lonsdale,  N Van.

$ will go to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

Cash only please.

[Vincent Law]

I’m selling brand new gear for a friend who was planning to paddle to Alaska. Then covid hit and now he has a busy life…

Gear includes:

Women’s Pivot dry suit size Medium $600

NRS Paddle Wetshoe 10 Black/Gray $49

NRS Women’s Paddle Wetshoe 8. $49

NRS Zoya PFD XS/M Gray $70

2 of NRS Taj M’Haul Deck Bag Red/Black. $60

2 of NRS Basic Touring Safety Kit Yellow. $75

NRS Hydrolock Map Case L $40

They are all listed on Facebook marketplace under my name.

10% off for SKABC members

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

The idea of club boats is very appealing. I think it is a huge barrier for folks in the Lower Mainland due to lack of storage. Or/and a secure club storage facility.
Also adding a campsite between Keats and the Thormanbies.

 

[Lisa Ouellette]

Gabriola Passage is one location, accessible from the Gray Road launch on Gabriola Island.  If you have access to the BCMT map, you should be able to find this easily.  You need a good tidal change to fire that up.  No consequences, really, if you miss an eddy turn.

Also, the gap between Mudge Island and Vancouver Island – accessible from the Cedar boat ramp, also easily found on the BCMT map.  Again, a good tidal change will give you some nice eddy lines and waves to play in. Consequences also fine.

Both locations have camping options nearby.

[Richard Magill]

Does anyone in this forum ever paddle North Island (Nanaimo – Port Hardy)?  I’m looking for a place where a friend of mine and I can practice rescues in dynamic conditions without it being to consequential if we’re not as good as we thought we were :-).  I know there are some good places on the West Coast… specifically looking for east coast of the Island, preferably near some good camping spots.

[Nick Heath]

I received a suggestion from Tony C for a new path from the parking lot to facilitate launching kayaks etc off the N beach at Porteau Cv. I ran the idea by BC Parks, but the problem is that the dive area buoyage prohibits all vessels (even human powered) from the N bay all the way to shore.

[Bob Maher]

Hi,

I took my old Flare to the RCMP and they will dispose of them. I am sure that other Policy Forces do the same. Probably best to phone first.

Thanks, Bob

[Cynthia Kennedy]

Stevenson Marine  accepts expired flares once a year . This years was in April. You can return up to 12 per person . Look for it next year.

[Nancy More]

Well, I did it successfully a couple of years ago by arriving at the Cranbrook airport with them and my paddle gear.   The TSB says to ask your airline, so I did.  They said they wouldn’t take them on board, but they did take them for disposal.

Likely too complicated for most people and don’t expect it to work at YVR.

 

[Bob Maher]

Hi,

Where can you dispose of Old Flares?

Thanks, Bob Maher

[Annelisa Pedersen]

Thanks so much to everyone who expressed interest in this opportunity.

Unfortunately due to a lack of instructor candidates, the course won’t go ahead.

 

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[John Drent]

Selling my Necky Tornak

14’8” x 25”

CP is 30” x 17.5” ID x 11” deep under the deck .

The Tornak is a very maneuverable and stable boat. As you can see on the photo, the boat has a good amount of rocker, comparable to a P&H Delphin, but the boat is wider. The plastic is very tough. Obviously not the fastest boat on the market, but it makes a great play boat. I really wanted to like this boat, but the cockpit is just too short for my long legs. I’m guessing this would be better for someone with under a 32” inseam.

Asking $550.00

email John at jtrdrent@telus.net

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