[Kevin Amos]

June 3rd 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Join Pacific Wild for an inspiring evening diving into Canada’s developing Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Network in the Great Bear Sea.

The event will feature Susan Conrad – expedition kayaker, adventurer, and recent Fellow of The Explorers Club. Susan will share a dynamic presentation on her 2022 solo paddle through the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest  from the San Juan Islands to Sitka, Alaska.
Before Susan’s presentation, Sydney Dixon, Marine Specialist with Pacific Wild, will lead a discussion on the progress and importance of MPA Networks in B.C. to highlight their integral role in biodiversity protection.

“You only conserve what you love, and you’ll only love what you understand. By raising awareness with my paddle, I hope people will be inspired and motivated, understand Marine Protected Areas better, and want to advocate for marine protection in this incredible region.”

— Susan Conrad

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by the stories of the coast.

Details
Address:
1923 Fernwood Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 2Y6, Canada

Registration here:

Adventure With a Purpose — Kayaking the Great Bear Sea with Susan Conrad

[Maureen Benzon]

Broken Islands was my first taste of the west coast of Vancouver Island. It was a trip I will never forget and lit my passion for kayak camping on our beautiful BC coastline.

Combine the beauty of the area with 2 experienced kayakers willing to share their knowledge over the week and magic is bound to happen. Skills covered are whatever you need to know, from how to set up camp to navigating around the islands and so much more.

There is one space left. Don’t miss out.

🙂

[Nick Heath]

I re-scheduled to Tues 20 May. I’m likely returning Fri 23 May. Thu 22 May is the scheduled trail walk with the Park staff.

Pl. email : treasurer2(at)skabc.org if you would like to join us.

[Kallie Cunningham]

Registration for SKABC’s popular Currents course, base at Seal Beach on Mayne Island is now confirmed. Registration has 2 steps:

1. Register for approval to to particicipate

2. Upon approval, pay registration fee, and camping fees, within 48 hrs.

Questions can be sent to Kallie Cunningham at training2@skabc.orb.

 

[Nancy More]

For people looking for Dave, he has changed his email address.  The correct address is L.DavidMiddleton@gmail.com

[Nick Heath]

A kind volunteer has come forward but further help will still be appreciated!

[Nick Heath]

BC Parks staff will be walking some of the trails 22 May. Any days before that date, I’m hoping to set up the temporary trail signposts that we did not finish putting up on 30 Mar. This involves walking with a pack, but is not hard. The Park is beautiful.

Short paddle over to S Thormanby from Brooks Cv. Camp 1 night.

Any days suit me but the long weekend might be now awkward for getting a ferry booking, depending on our timing preference. Car ride share offered. If your paddling experience is slight, I could take a tandem kayak or a power boat instead.

email :  treasurer2(at)skabc.org

[Nick Heath]

BCMT met with the Parks Canada Superintendent but did not get very far except we heard their commitment to attempt to find alternative sites in the next year or two. This was judged to be an unsatisfactory outcome.

Further requests will be made for more definitive background information (e.g. consultant’s report) and an approach will be made through political channels (Green Party MP Elizabeth May represents this federal riding).

As far as is known, no individual First Nation had raised any issues of cultural or heritage preservation related to the use of Cabbage Island for paddle-in camping.

Its continued day use by fee-paying boaters using the mooring buoys and toilet suggests an unequal regard by Parks Canada to paddlers as opposed to those using larger vessels, even though the latter user group has more options for dispersal to other sites.

Thanks for supporting BCMT!

[Nick Heath]

A recent court decision has transferred land title for some parts of N Nootka I to the Nuchatlaht Nation, affecting Garden Pt, Garden Pt east and Wy ash Island – popular campsites, formerly in the Nuchatlitz Prov Park and in a Provincial Recreation Site within a Provincial Forest. The new Park boundaries are still unclear.

As far as BC Marine Trails can determine, the Nuchatlaht have not yet taken any move to restrict public access to these sites and might decide to not limit access in future.  However, logging activity appears to have already made Garden Point unusable.  Temporary notices closing this site were seen there in early Fall 2024.

Information will be updated on the BC Marine Trails map when available.

BCMT much appreciates the support of many SKABC members. Thanks!

[Bob Maher]

O’Neill Men’s Neoprene Kayak jacket, Full Zipper, 1.3mm, Medium Size (Fits Tight) , Excellent Condition. $35.00

P.S.   Thanks Susan for your help

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Contact Bob:    bob_maher@telus.net

[Bob Maher]

O’Neill Men’s Neoprene Kayak jacket, Full Zipper, 1.3mm, Medium Size (Fits Tight) , Excellent Condition. $35.00

P.S.   Thanks Susan for your help

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Contact Bob:    bob_maher@telus.net

[Nick Heath]

I recently visited Pedals & Paddles near Tuwanek and spoke with Kyle Reid. I’m sure many SKABC members have patronized this fine business.  I judge that they offer the best launch option for paddlers arranging overnight trips in Sechelt Inlet. With ample selection of rental kayaks and a responsible attitude to safety, they are very well set up for any beginner-level or higher overnight club trip. The user fee with one’s own boat is $20 per weekend i.e. $10 for first day and $5 for each subsequent day. For convenience, I added this location to the BCMT map.

Note that overnight parking is prohibited at Lambs Brook, anywhere in Tuwanek and at several other local launch sites. Locals are quick to call the By-law Enforcement Officer!

I hoped SKABC would offer some trips this year in Sechelt inlet, but those listed earlier seem to have disappeared from our trips schedule.

 

[Admin S. Jensen]

In July 2024, Philip Kubik and fellow SKABC member Ted Lam paddled from Port Hardy around Cape Scott and through Quatsino Sound to Coal Harbour. Philip will show photographs from this trip and a 2021 trip guided by SKILS which covered the same route as far as San Josef Bay. We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an informative presentation!

Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84976489101?pwd=WzgZfBHH2mZmRQEWsPCm9kJAhSbl0e.1
Meeting ID: 849 7648 9101
Passcode: 526772

[Bob Maher]

This gear is perfect for SKABC’s White Rock Crabbing Paddle (on June 7).

The kit includes:

1   crab trap 2ft x 2ft x 1ft

202 ft. leaded rope (in sections, 78 ft, 58 ft, 48 ft, and 18 ft

2   4 point “lifting” harnesses

2   11 inch floats

1   6 inch float

1   bait pot

1   sizing gauge

1   pair rubber gloves

 

Contact Bob Maher 604-531-5588

bob_maher@telus.net

 

[John Woodcock]

Hi Nancy

Last year friends needed hatch covers for an old Nimbus kayak.

They got them from (had them made by):

David Middleton 252 west 5th, north Vancouver. (Chesterfield and 5th, west of Lonsdale)
604 240-

Hope this helps – John.

[Author]

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