[Bob Maher]

Hi,

I found a new local business that Repairs Dry Suites, they make Dry Suits and they do excellent work.

I had to have the Wrist and Neck Gaskets replaced on my Dry Suit. When I took my Dry Suit to their Workshop, they offered a choice of two types of Gasket material and there are four Gasket Size Samples you try on to get the proper fit.

Note: Their Workshop visits are by Appointment.

Their Revised Web Site will be up in mid-January 2026 with product Pictures.

 

The Dry Suits they make are custom, offering Hoods, Extra Pockets etc.

The work they do is excellent, well priced and on time.

 

The company is:  Orange Canoe (interesting name)

The owners are:  Alex and Leah Kozma

Workshop Location:   37 Capilano Way, New Westminster, BC

Contact Info:     Email    info@orangecanoe.ca

Website     http://www.orangecanoe.ca

Phone       778-928-9544

[Nick Heath]

Alison, We’ll always be glad of help as long as our volunteers don’t mind getting a bit grubby and take care when using sharp pointy things.

[Quirine Schuyff]

In case some members do not receive this news letter and would like to participate. You need to register.

https://ckarchive.com/b/38uphkh2zed2qf37xxl75f4qpepnns7hx7pnq?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AGM%20this%20Saturday,%2011am!%20-%2019840951

[Quirine Schuyff]

Full details here:

SKABC ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

 

 

[Bozena Zdaniuk]

could someone remind me the date/time/location for this party? thanks so much,

bozena

[Quirine Schuyff]

REMINDER for the SKABC ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!!! 

Our Annual Holiday Party is coming up! Please sign up soon if you plan to join us for this fun event. We invite you to dress in your best 80s outfit for a chance to win a special prize!  We have a great selection of prizes generously donated for door prizes too. Thank you to Mike Gilbert and the companies that donated.

HELP REQUESTED – Would you like to be part of making this event great? We need people to join us early to help set up, and bring some items for decorating the room. What can you bring? A tree? Some lights? Some 80s memorabilia? Anything! Please email social2@skabc.org soon.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FOOD ITEMS: 

The Billy Bishop does not have a kitchen to warm up, or keep warm, food items you bring. Please bring an electric crockpot or warmer if you have items you need to warm/keep warm. NO OPEN FLAMES ALLOWED.

Full details are on our website on the Events List. We look forward to seeing you soon for this social event!

 

[alison Robbins]

Hi Nick,  I do invasive species pulls out at Everett Crowley Park.  I’m not sure if that qualifies me for some of the work you do out at Simson Park but I will keep an eye out and I may be able to join if you still need help in January or later on.  Alison

[Cynthia Kennedy]

Nominations are open for the Silver Paddle and Orca Awards.
The Silver Paddle Award is given by the club exec to show our appreciation for a member’s awesome contributions to SKABC over the years. We’re also asking for nominations for the Orca Award. This award is a way of saying thanks to someone who’s made a big impact not only on SKABC but also on the sea kayaking community.
Here are the nomination guidelines: We want to recognize unique individuals each year, someone who hasn’t won before! You can find a list of past recipients below. Nominations are open now, and the deadline is December 15, 2025. The awards will be presented in 2026.
To submit your nominations, email Cynthia K. at: conservation1@skabc.org

Thanks a bunch!
Here’s a little history about the Silver Paddle and Orca Awards:
The Silver Paddle Award winners were chosen by the club exec to recognize and say a huge thank you for a member’s volunteer efforts over the years!
Orca Award:
2003 Orca Award: Harald Riffel, President, Instructor
2004 Orca Award: Ray Pillman, Sport BC, Club Executive
2005 Orca Award: Rick Davies, Instructor, President
2006 Orca Award: Tony Clayton, Trip Leader, Club Executive
2007 Orca Award: Cindy Dopson, President, Newsletter
2018 Orca Award: Nick Heath: Conservation, Treasurer, Club Executive
2021 Orca Award: Steve Best: Howe Sound Site Steward, Club Executive
2024 Orca Award: George Prevost: Club President, Instructor

Silver Paddle Award
2008: Gayla Shulhan, George Prevost, Kallie Cunningham, and Peter Kearney.
2009: Bob Maher and Maureen Benzon
2013: Richard Jensen and Susan Jensen.
2014: Karin Hartner, Nick Heath, and Rob Leeson.
2015: Mick Allen, Shirley Brunke, and Simone Avram.
2017: Roy Smyth, Inge Zegel, Bruce Pickwell, and Randy Chatterjee..
2018: Graham Lorimer, Bob Salo, Steve Best, and Chantal Ethier.
2019: Sue Johnson and Calvin Sam.
2021: Philip Kubik.
2023: Kevin Hall and Quirine Schuyff
2024: Kevin Amos

[Nick Heath]

Thx, I must look for The Detectorists, Alison. I like most BritCult, it’s in my blood!

[Theresa Panton]

SOLD.      Well Loved ..Red Delta 17 Kayak for sale..

Excellent condition always stored inside, upgraded deck lines, very comfortable boat, plenty of storage, appox 2.5 yrs old..includes spray skirt & cockpit cover.

Great for Touring & Day paddles..

Ready to paddle….$2000

 

[Kylie Williams]

Hi Kapila. I am interested. Where is the boat located? Could I come take a look this weekend?

[alison Robbins]

Hi Nick,  I love it!    A long while ago, room mates and I rented a metal detector and scoured the large property where we lived.  A very good time was had by all!   If you don’t find the posts you are likely to find some other cool stuff.

 

ps.  The Detectorists–a Britsh series is well worth the watch and no doubt will get you in the mood.

Alison Robbins

[Nick Heath]

Some members know that this past Spring, with BC Park’s blessing, we posted about 30 temporary trail directional signs at Simson Park. However, most of these were promptly removed by person(s) unknown and for reasons that are unclear (although we have our suspicions). A quick check in summer and fall revealed none of them.

There is a fair chance that they were uprooted and then flung into the nearby bushes. With the leaves off those bushes and with a metal detector to help me find the steel rebar stakes that held them up, there is still some hope of recovering some of them and avoiding a week or two of laborious handwork on cedar boards, with router, stain and paint.

Why so flimsy and temporary in the first place? Firstly, many place names are unconfirmed and if we can collect feedback over 1 or 2 seasons, we’ll be more confident in the names and directions. Secondly, we are not permitted by Park policy to attach signs to trees nor are we  allowed to dig holes for posts unless a reg’d archaeologist observes all digging work for potential FN artifacts. Aargh!

I don’t know the likelihood of finding 1.2 m lengths of 15 mm steel rebar on the surface with a metal detector, but I assume it is quite high if we are within a meter or so. I’m not wanting to recover that rebar, just the cedar sign that might be in the same vicinity (but the detector will be unable to locate).

I plan to go to the Park in early Jan. Maybe this is a futile search…

Advice? nheath(at)sfu.ca

[Nick Heath]

Thks Helen,

I’ll communicate directly with you on your offer to help us at Simson!

[Helen Beer]

I’m interested…if you have a cancellation. Helen

 

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