[Kevin Amos]

On one of SISKA’s YouTube videos they talked about having someone at home text the weather to there Spot Sat Communicator. Not sure if that is possible with the Zoleo.
https://youtube.com/@siskakayaking?si=VS7ZTijizhLv2Chk

[Nick Heath]

I brought free crab floats to the Spring Fling but no-one took any, so I brought them all home again. If you want any pl. call me and arrange to pick them up. They are beach salvage but in ok condition.

You must use a specified type of float – bleach bottles etc are no longer permitted.

If no-one wants them they will be disposed of to others/garbage.

Nick Heath

[Joe Barnwell]

Hi,

I’m planning a 3 week kayak trip near Sitka, Alaska for this August. I carry a VHF  marine radio with me, a Zoleo satellite communicator and use Navionics for electronic charts/forecasting/etc.. It appears as though some of the weather stations in the Sitka area are not operating or are degraded. So…I am wondering is there a way to get good marine weather forecasting remotely/offline? Zoleo weather does not include marine weather and the weather information on Navionics seems limited when off the grid. My understanding is that if you monitor Ch 16 then weather alerts are broadcast and you can switch to 22A for further information. Any thoughts about other options?

Thanks,

Joe Barnwell

[Dave Simmons]

3300 block Marine Drive West Vancouver if further interested.

[Roland Stefani]

Where is the kayak located?

[Dave Simmons]

17′ long  24.5″ beam  56lbs

Stored indoors – Good Condition. Has great leg/knee space

Nylon & Neoprene Spray Skirts

Paddle float

Thro Line

Pump

Compass

Hatch Cover

High back seat for comfort

 

 

[Dave Simmons]

18′-3″ long  22.5″ beam  56lbs

Stored indoors – As New

Nylon Spray Skirt

Float Paddle

Thro Line

Pump

Compass

Hatch Cover

High back seat for comfort

[Tania Carriere]

Hi. id Like to attend if the spot is still available

[Kallie Cunningham]

In case you missed it… There is one spot left for this Thursday workshop

If you have a VHF radio and the ROC certificate, and would like to join a group of SKABC members to review protocols and tips before setting out on Summer 2024 trips, this is for you. Registration is required before 9 pm May 15.

[Cynthia Kennedy]

Kayak roller loader for sale. $40 or OBO. also doubles as a small kayak cart.

Brand is ROLLERLOADER.

No longer needed as I have a hullavator.

Worked great to assist solo loading and unloading of a heavy kayak.  Can go on hood or trunk.  Worked best when suction cups cleaned with a cloth prior to use.

See YouTube video to see how it worked or I can send photos of item.

I’m located in North Vancouver

Cynthiarx@shaw.ca

 

 

 

[Andrea Kovits]

Hi Lorraine,

I would like to order a copy of JF Marlowe’a new book – Sea Kayak Touring and Leadership Manual.
Is there any cost for shipping?

 

thank you,

Andrea Kovits

604-379-8833

[Bryden Fergusson]

Jericho

Bryden Fergusson

604-362-6281

 

[Bryden Fergusson]

We just got back from Baja on Sunday from a kayak tour or I would have replied sooner to your enquiry. Myself, wife and adult daughter went on a 6 day trip with seakayakadventures.com out of Loreto. We toured the Islands in Loreto Bay National Park. The company we chose was excellent, the best organized I have experienced in our various sea kayak trips. Because it was the last trip of the season there were just the 3 of us and 2 guides! But if full I understand their guide ratio is still 3:1 or 4:1. The guides were local, very experienced and great cooks. The best food we have experienced on a sea kayak guided tour. Because we were less than 4 guests, we weren’t supported by a panga and carried the gear but that was no problem for us. They still got resupplied halfway through the trip. I was a bit concerned going in that the company seemed like a bit corporate and tourist slick but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Very local in their outlook, seems like they have great quality control in terms of the guides, equipment, communication ion, etc. We are looking at a future trip with the company in the future. Oh yea, the area was an absolute knock out, quality and diversity of the snorkeling alone was worth the trip.

[Nancy More]

Nancy More

7788666979

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

JF Marleau is offering SKABC members discounts on all books and CDs, including the newly released book. (See offer below my email.) Individual orders will not be accepted, only one large order through the club.

As club librarian, I am willing to facilitate purchases for individual club members. If interested, please email me (library3@skabc.org) a list of items you wish to purchase by MAY 10 at the latest, as per JF’s request.

I will request payment by bank transfer once I know shipping costs.

Lorraine S
Club Librarian

From JF Marleau’s email:

With the release of our new book *Sea Kayak Touring and Leadership Manual. Freedom of the Seas Volume 2*, we would like to offer to your club wholesale prices which is 40% off!

*Pricing*
Sea Kayak Touring and Leadership Manual. Freedom of the Seas Volume 2. 450
pages in color (released in February 2024) Retail: $49.99. *Wholesale
$30.00 per book*

Navigation, Sea State and Weather. A Paddler’s Manual Freedom of the Seas
Volume 1, Second Edition, Released in 2020. Retail: $30.99 *Wholesale
$18.59 per book*

Kayaking the Broken Group Islands. The Essential Guidebook. Third Edition,
Released in 2020. Retail: $21.99 *Wholesale $13.19 per book*

This is the Sea Ca$10:
This is the Sea 2 Ca$10:
This is the Sea 3 Ca$10:
This is the Sea 4 Ca$10:
This is the Sea 5 Ca$10:
This is the Roll Ca$10:
This is the Roll 2 Ca $10:
This is canoeing Ca $10:
Kayaking the Aleutians Ca$10:

Add 5% GST

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