[Nick Heath]

Perhaps this topic is a bit stale, but I’m sure it is still relevant.

One gets a glimpse at how some other clubs have dealt with this issue in the following message taken from the Bluewater Cruising Assn, who have traditionally charged admission to their in-person meetings. This is what they say about hybrid meetings and how they cover the additional costs of that format. Note that they acknowledge that the dual format has reduced the in-person attendance.

Hybrid Meeting Format

In-Person Attendees: For those attending in-person, the format will be very much the same as “normal”. Doors open at 7:00 and meeting starts at 7:30. (held at a rented cultural centre in Vancouver)

Cost: $5/Members, $10/Non-Members, payable at the door only.

Virtual Attendees: Virtual club nights (via Zoom) have enabled BCA to continue our monthly meetings and presentations throughout the pandemic, with an added bonus of expanding our community to members and non-members across the globe.  With the return to in-person meetings BCA has continued to provide a virtual component to our club nights as it has significant benefits to our membership. This however comes at a cost for the purchase of cameras, audio equipment and the lost revenue due to a decrease of in-person attendance used to off-set venue costs.

Cost: Members – $5.00 per connected device; Non-Members, $10 per connected device, payable online (see link below).  Note: Due to the small cost of virtual tickets, and an equal or greater cost to BCA of issuing refunds, no refunds will be issued unless Vancouver Chapter is unable to deliver the Club Night via Zoom.

Zoom meeting invitation:  Click here to  register for and purchase your virtual meeting ticket and receive the Zoom meeting invitation.  Please note that you must be signed in to the BCA website to get the member price.

[Nick Heath]

Hi Maureen:

No camping in the Flat Tops, unfortunately.

I checked the Carlos I info a few years ago:

Carlos Island
Layer: Planning Layer
Site Type: Deleted Site
Coordinates: 49.15923, -123.69687
Land Tenure: Private
Tent Sites: n/a
Landing Comments  Easy on sand beach.

Camp Comments   semi exposed. Grassy area at top of island.

Other Comments Flat Top Islands. View.

BC Parks Fdn bought Saturnina a couple of years back but want no camping – however that could change although i understand that BC Parks do not want to make it a park either, so it likely will end up in some nature conservancy status.

Saturnina Island
Layer: Day Use
Site Type: Day Use
Coordinates: 49.14643, -123.67707
Land Tenure: Non profit society, public foreshore
Tent Sites: n/a

Landing Comments Moderate on rock shelf. Exposed to NW, SE. Easier on sand, gravel beach at high water.

Camp Comments Small undeveloped, semi-exposed rocky island.

Other Comments Seal colony nearby. Previously private, bought by BC Parks Foundation approx 2021. Planned use/status unknown.

[Maureen Benzon]

Does anyone know if camping is still allowed on Carlos Island. BCMT has no mention and I see that Saturnina is designated as day use only.

Thanks,

Maureen

[Nick Heath]

Registration is now open for the 22-24 Mar trip.

Pl sign up!

Any questions? – nheath (at) sfu.ca

[Kallie Cunningham]

Registration for 2024 training is beginning. Registration is now open for the following. Please note the process for registration required participants to avoid cancellation, and cancellation policies for these 3rd party provider courses:

1. Remote 1st Aid (May 31 – Jun 2)

2. Safe Surf Landing and Launching (Jun4-5) (mid-week; take advantage of fewer people on the water.

3. Safe Surf Landing and Launching (Jun 15-16).

 

Kallie Cunningham, Training Coordinator

[Nick Heath]

Check out the Feb 2024 Metro Vancouver Parks Newsletter for a brief item about the load of debris that volunteer SCUBA divers retrieved from the lake recently. Sorry, but I can’t find a link to the current newsletter – only to back issues. It is great when people take care of our beautiful parks and wild areas, even in places many of us will never see!

[Kevin Amos]

Hosted by City Of Mission (Clarke Theatre)
March 7 @ 7:30 PM
$15

The Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. Join us at a World Tour theatre screening then, go paddling. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to.

2024 Paddling Film Festival World Tour – Hosted by City Of Mission (Clarke Theatre)

[Kevin Hall]

Dear Kayak Club Members and Nature Enthusiasts,

We are thrilled to invite you to a special presentation that promises to inspire and ignite our love for the natural world. Join us for an engaging evening with bestselling local author, J.B. MacKinnon, as he shares his visionary perspective on the future of nature.

📅 Date: Monday, February 5th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (PST)
📍 Where: Zoom Meeting (see details below)

In a time where reconnecting with nature is more crucial than ever, J.B. MacKinnon’s insights offer a beacon of hope. Through his renowned work, “The Once and Future World: Nature As It Was, As It Is, As It Could Be,” J.B. invites us to reimagine a world where wilderness thrives once again. From reflecting on nature’s past glory to envisioning a wilder future, his message resonates deeply with all who cherish the great outdoors.

About J.B. MacKinnon:
📚 Bestselling Author
🎓 Adjunct Professor of Journalism, UBC
🌱 Advocate for Rewilding and Environmental Restoration

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be part of the discussion about shaping a more vibrant and sustainable future for our planet.

Zoom Meeting Details:
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89383695876?pwd=utuC91FoxB1uAM2erX53hkM2sRbRwj.1
🆔 Meeting ID: 893 8369 5876
🔑 Passcode: 286187

All are welcome to attend, so feel free to share this invitation with friends, family, and fellow nature enthusiasts. Let’s come together to explore the wonders of the natural world and chart a course towards a brighter tomorrow.

This month, Safety Talks make a return, led by Bob Salo, with a follow-up discussion regarding cold-water safety that picks up on topics raised by Dr. Giesbrecht in his January presentation.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Kevin Hall
SKABC – Programs Coordinator

[Nick Heath]

I asked when I was at the Vancouver Boat Show yesterday. One of the marine radio specialists there were from Calgary – Radioworldcentral.ca. They sell generic replacement antennas for 2m and marine VHF handheld radios- a common replacement/repair item.

[Quirine Schuyff]

PLEASE SIGN UP THROUGH THE ACTUAL TRIP POSTING

DETAILS HERE:
Gambier Island 2024 –  Feb 17, 18, 19

Family Day Weekend Camping/Cabin on Gambier – 2B (with rocky landing, possible wind)

Come and enjoy some winter paddling with the benefit of a rustic cabin with a wood stove to warm up in. You may choose to sleep in the rustic cabin or bring a tent to sleep in. There are a few flat spots on a sloped property. There is a stream for water which can be used for cooking. It can be used for drinking if filtered.

One purpose of this trip is to give back to our gracious Gambier host by helping with some tasks on the property. This may be: blackberry bush clearing, firewood cutting, building a shed, or something else.

Important:

Depending on whether we have use of an ATV or not, this trip may involve walking up a rugged and steep road/hill for about 150m with your gear (and back down.) Please ensure you bring adequate footwear for this.
Our host prefers that stove use is kept to outside use only, so ensure that you have a stove capable of handling varied types of weather.
This site involves using an outhouse for toilet needs
Trip Leader: Quirine —- Co leader: Ken Bigelow

Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale – 9:45am

We will launch from Langdale.

Option 1: walk your loaded boat on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay (need good wheels)
Option 2: drive car, boat and gear onto ferry and park at Langdale (may be cheaper and easier)
Distance/Route:

Langdale to Gambier landing area:

3.9 NM direct
5.4 NM hugging coastline – safer choice if v windy.

Passage time 2-3 hr.

Suggested Itinerary:

Sat morn.

Launch: Langdale

Arrive, set up camp, beds, unpack etc.

Tour of the property if needed

Sat eve:

Communal meal – participants are asked to contribute to food costs for this if joining.

Sun:

Breakfast on our own or communal? – TBA

Paddle or hike if the weather is favourable. Also do some tasks on the property.

Sun eve:

Communal dinner

Monday morning:

Breakfast –

Pack up for return trip – bring gear down to launch site.

Launch from Gambier at 12:00pm latest

3:15pm Ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay

[Nick Heath]

We’re open for sign-ups now, so pl. join in!

[Kapila Jayaweera]

I could help with Co-Leading.

Kapila

[Nick Heath]

Thanks everyone!

Based on many positive responses, I’m going to try arranging this for Thu 15 Feb 9 am – 1 pm. Hopefully I can post it as a trip and members can sign up on the web site. More info will be available on the trip posting, but it will be more or less similar to what we’ve done there before. Rain or shine. Deadly weapons like Reed’s Hoedag or my mattock may be used if the Trips Committee and the Park Ranger feel the risk is justified! Otherwise GVRD will issue gloves and we will just be told to pull as hard as we can on the vines without hurting ourselves!

[Kapila Jayaweera]

I should be able to do any of these days, happy to take a day off and help.

[Mark Stoakes]

I can do mid week 9, 14, 15, 16, 28

[Author]

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