[JD]

Am interested in the paddle float.

[Ronald Simmer]

Hi Oron

are you staying at  the lodge for your trip through the broken islands?

I did this trip many years ago when the rates at the lodge were cheaper… I might be interested in joining your trip if you like. I have lead many trips to the west coast of Vancouver island.  Phone me if you like    Ron at 604 803 5937

[Andrew Mylly]

Well, due to lack of wind, no big waves this time.  I think a northwest wind is the key ingredient.   However, even without the waves, this is a great spot for people to get used to paddling in currents, whenever there is an outflow of 3-4 knots or higher.  Just check dairiki.org and search for “currents at first narrows, british columbia”.     It’s really accessible launching from Ambleside park, and you can choose to go into the moving water lower down (further west) where it isn’t quite as fast.  As long as you are dressed correctly (wetsuit or drysuit), worst case scenario if you swim is you float half way to Point Atkinson before you rescue yourself or get rescued!

[Limor Friedman]

Hi all. As the weather kicks in this coming week, I am planning a nice paddle day from Deep Cove to Twin Islands (about 5-6 NM) .

It will be a relaxing paddle, we can do a rescue practice, test some new gear and enjoy the water.

If you wish to join me please give me a shout anytime before Saturday am

My plan:

OTW- 10 am (high tide at 10:28 am)

Bring ; Drysuit/wet suit, water, a snack .

Recommended to bring wheels.

Ice cream at the cove for after party 🙂

Parking at the cove has changed and mainly pay, but there are some free unlimited areas.

See some of you on Saturday,

Limor

 

 

[Bob Maher]

Hi,

Does anyone have a Werner Athena Paddle, Straight Shaft, 220cm.,  for sale, in good condition ?

 

Bob Maher    bob_maher@telus.net

[Oron Frenkel]

Planning a trip in July. We have 3 nights and we are cutting some crossing time by going in/out from the Lodge.

Wifey and I are reasonably experienced paddlers and can handle up to 2C but we’ll have our pre-teen with one of us in a double.

Looking for any recommendations on what to do or NOT do. Seems challenging to have much float plan flexibility in planning with making reservations ahead of time…?

 

[Quirine Schuyff]

Oh that’s great!
We’ll chat soon. I’m out and about a bit this weekend but should be available this eve and tomorrow eve.

[Cynthia Materi]

Hi

yrs i would like the paddle and PFD. And could take the rest if mo one else wants it. I am at a workshop all day but can connect with you tonight.
many thanks

cynthia

778-995-9796

[Quirine Schuyff]

I have some extra items that I cannot keep due to lack of space. If someone has space and would like spares I’d be happy to get these to you.

• spare Werner paddle (somewhat roughed up)
• PFD
• rope in a bag (heaving line?)
• hard foam paddle float

[Andrew Mylly]

Due to a scheduling conflict I won’t be going out for the tidal rip tomorrow (Sat.), but plan to be out Sunday morning – will try to get there by 8:30am and on the water by 9:00am.  Cheers!

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

 

[Limor Friedman]

HI Selina.

Call Steve who builds the Nimbus, he is on Quadra and will gladly send the exact covers to you .

I did it when I bought the boat .

His number : 250 -285-2154

[Heather Kirk]

Hi Selena,

In case you “need” to go paddling before you get your new neoprene covers, putting a plastic garbage bag between your worn out covers and the boat works great as an interim solution. I did this on a trip with a friend once – he came to visit and rented a boat for a trip and we soon discovered his hatch covers leaked badly. When we held one up to the light we could see through it all around the edges where it was in contact with rim of the boat. Luckily, I always carry a couple of green garbage bags to pick up any garbage I find along the way. They worked fabulously for the rest of the trip, even in rough water.

[Kevin Amos]

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[Peter Kearney]

Brooks Paddle Gear – used to be Brooks wetsuits in North Van.

Now in Burnaby.  778 727-1245

They have the templates for all the kayak hatches and spray skirts.

When Seaward closed up I had 2 new covers made for my Passat – fit perfectly. Very reasonable pricing – less than Seaward was.

Cheers, Peter

 

[Brian Pegg]

Seconding Maureen’s choice.  I bought new covers last summer from Topkayaker.  They have a large assortment to choose from and will tell you from measurements which covers will fit best.

https://topkayaker.com/

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