[Kevin Amos]

New parking enhancements at Barnet Marine Park, aimed at improving accessibility and safety for visitors to this popular destination, are now in effect Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays until September 30, 2024. We are introducing new parking time limits in certain lots to address parking lot congestion during peak times.

https://www.burnaby.ca/our-city/news/2024-05-01/new-parking-enhancements-barnet-marine-park-burnaby

[Laura Burki]

Hi everyone,

We are selling our 8 month old set of Seaward Tyee Kayaks (both singles) Comes with all the gear as well as the racks for your vechicle. Looking to get $10,000 for the pair and we will deliver.

[Susan Jensen]

Hi everyone, our annual kickoff to the paddling season is this weekend!

If you’d like to go on a paddle Saturday, register by 10pm tonight. This gives our Trip Leaders time for last minute correspondence and to make their float plans.

Choices for destinations Saturday range from a morning launch for an all day outing in Indian Arm to an afternoon Shoreline paddle. See the Event Calendar for details.

After paddling we’ll all meet up by 5pm at the Cates Park picnic shelter for pizza provided by the club. Feel free to bring a potluck item to add to the meal if you’d like.  The dinner is rain or shine — sign up for the dinner by Friday.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

[Nick Heath]

I agree with Cliff. I’ve had problems with leaks and flats on inflatable tires. Yes,  you can fix them with tire levers and a bicycle repair kit, but are you going to carry those items plus an air pump on a trip? You can buy new tubes easily enough, but the tires are flimsy and a few oysters will destroy them. That said, shame upon me, for I’m still using inflatable tires, so I am not practicing what I preach!

[Thom Kline]

You might have some luck at Canadian Tire. Believe it or not they sell tries.

[Cynthia Materi]

Helen

my tire just died too. I bought a new set so you can have the good one.
call me

Cynthia

778-995-9796

[Helen Yeh]

Hi, thanks for the advice! Here is a pic; the dimension prob about 90 cm X 30 cm.

[Heather Kirk]

Can you send a picture of your kayak wheels, I mean the whole thing? Someone will know what brand they might be and where to buy a new wheel.

[Cliff Johnston]

I recommend flat free solid rubber tires. Lots of options on Amazon.
cliff

[Helen Yeh]

Hi,

One of kayak wheels is flat; the tire has visible tear. The system looks like it has inner tube. Does anyone know where I can get this repaired by any chance? Or do I simply need to purchase a new one?

Note my wheel system has a metal frame and I don’t know the brand name unfortunately.

Thanks!

Helen

 

[Admin]

Thanks Mike — if anyone is trying to get a group together for tandem kayak rescue practice it could be organized through this forum.

[Limor Friedman]

 

Spring Fling is coming this Saturday. We still have a few spots at the trip to bedwell bay (about 7 NM)  leaving at noon back by 4 pm to the picnic at cates park.

*We will look for the wrecks at the bay that used to be ships’ graveyard.

*Way more than 5 (sea) stars.

*Glamping washroom at Jug beach.

If you are still interested please register here :

https://www.skabc.org/events-2/spring-fling-cates-park-to-bedwell-bay-2c/

[Lynda Froese]

Thanks for the information all.

-Don

[Mike Gilbert]

I just got my summer shipment of GEARLAB product in.  3/4 has already been sold but I brought in some items for clubs and associations that I still have some product left and am offering them at 20% off for club members.1.  Paddle / Rolling Float         Reg. $135     Club price $108 + GST.  Water Hand Pump              Reg. $  35     Club price $  28 + GST and 3.  Kayak flag (bright orange)  Reg. $  25      Club price $ 20 + GST- this is the safety flag attached to the kayak when transporting on car top.I also have a few greenland paddles and deck bags should someone have an interest.

I am offering a Paddle Canada Certification Level 2 Skills (Urban) should anyone be interested in this.  It is taking place June 10 – 13 and there is no camping (other than having to set up an emergency overnight camp).  It all takes place over four days at different locations in the Lower Mainland (Vanier Park, Steveston, Porteau Cove and Ladner).  Participants must have their own gear and available transport including kayak.  Price is $450.00.  If anyone is interested they may contact me at mgilbert1600@gmail.com or cell 778-835-0774.

Lastly I saw the note on the double kayak tragedies.  If the club ever wants some training in tandem kayak rescues / re-entries I can provide that.  I usually do training sessions every couple of years (not a huge demand but still necessary).  This is offered at a club price of $75.00 / person.  Participants need to bring their own double / tandem kayak and gear.  Cheers.

[Richard Merchant]

This is interesting and merely an example of what is happening everywhere.   I see it as a ‘local politician’ thing, trying to curry favour with local residents, or responding to local pressure groups (that can be quite effective).

This results in the principle that local residents own not only their properties, but also (effectively) the streets in front of their properties and are therefore entitled to priority access to those streets (i.e. for parking their cars) instead of being expected to park their cars on their own designated personal property, and otherwise public property is actually “public”.  So the politicians introduce these special rules for the public streets.  It doesn’t matter whether other entities that pay for street construction and maintenance – the local businesses, public utilities such as hospitals, and so on – have a certain moral need of those parking spaces too.

I would assume that Deep Cove Kayaking will suffer from this proposal too.  And the restaurants and other local services.  And other simple users such as hikers, kayakers and other park users.

Someone should represent those other people at council.  Hard to reverse these policies however.  And the downstream effects will likely be harmful to many.

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