[Daisie Huang]

I just found a website that will print any CHS chart to order and they look great! You can pick up your order at their site or have them ship to you as well. No more trying to find out if Steveston Marine is ever going to get your chart in stock!

https://www.canadanautical.shop/canadian-charts

Note: they seem to be a fairly new concern; I don’t think they’ve managed to get rid of all their placeholder text. My confirmation emails came from the sender “kevin for test purpose.”

[Richard Merchant]

I don’t know of anyone in specific but you clearly want a “sports physio”.  If you are on the west side of Vancouver you might try the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic at UBC – but whoops I see that the physio clinic seems to be located in Yaletown (which is perhaps good and bad).

They specialize in sports injuries and there is lots of rowing/canoeing/kayaking at UBC so there is a good chance they have experience I would think.

[Theresa Davies]

Anyone have success finding a physiotherapist who specializes in and understands forearm tendonitis (extensor tendon) as it relates to paddling? If you know of someone, I would appreciate the name. Thanks

[Dave Wilburn]

I have had this kayak for approximately 25 years and, still to this day, use it for short day trips around the North Shore and within Howe Sound. However, I have (finally) purchased a new kayak and would like to find a home for this one. It was a one-off constructed kayak prior to my purchasing it. It has a hard-chine, no skeg or rudder and storage hatches on the smaller side. The cockpit is also quite small and, therefore, would only be suitable for someone of small-medium build. (I am 5′ 9″ and 155 lb.).

If interested, email me at davidgwilburn@gmail.com. I am in West Van and the kayak is stored near the beach to try out on the water.

David

 

[Cynthia Kennedy]

SKABC Conservation Volunteers are needed Wednesday June 3, 2026
9 am until 2 pm at Widgeon Creek, to be accessed from Coquitlam BC side.

Help SKABC in partnership with Metro Vancouver Natural Resource Management cut
and bag the invasive Yellow Flag Iris flowers and seed pods.
Bathrooms are on site.
As a kayaker and outdoor enthusiast why would we want to do that? Per the Invasive
Species Council of BC, Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus), an invasive aquatic plant. It
disrupts water flow and can reduce a marsh’s ability to purify water. This plant alters the
ecosystem along the shoreline and can reduce the concentration of macroinvertebrates
(insects) from 600 per m2 to 6 per m2. This has a rippling effect on the entire food chain
that depends on these insects for survival.
Meet at the new parking lot for Widgeon Creek  9 am at the end of Quarry Road. (note it is not the same place as last time) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctPUFA5D8R1REzfX8
Then we will be escorted in the cars to the meadow and to the Spit to our launch site (https://maps.app.goo.gl/favHtdJ9gWPi1xgF8)
Metro Vancouver has survived the area of Yellow Flag Iris plants infestations. The bottom left part of the map is the starting/ending point. Widgeon Spit (https://maps.app.goo.gl/favHtdJ9gWPi1xgF8)What to bring:
– appropriate clothing and gloves, yellow flag iris can cause skin irritations
– snacks
– water
– kayak gear
– cutting shears and supplies will be provided but if you wish you can bring your own
NO KAYAK? Please come! 3 canoes are available to use.  If you are not bringing your kayak, please indicate that when you sign up in comments section. But please bring your PFD.
Trip is rated 1A. Meaning Minimal paddling skills, protected inland waters, Moderate
wind effects, Weak to moderate currents, and easy to moderate landings. Participants
must be capable of getting in and out of kayaks or canoes comfortably and confident in
leaning out of boat.
To join the event a Metro Vancouver waiver must also be completed before starting .
Trip Leaders: Cynthia Kennedy
10 Volunteers spots available
Registration opens April 21 until full.

[Esmeralda Cabral]

Wow, you can’t even blink when these become available! Thanks for posting.

[Susan Huumo]

Hi Sherron. I would be interested if it is still available and if Esmeralda cannot use it.

[Ken Bigelow]

Poker Run Success! 🌊🔥

What a fantastic weekend out on the water.

Over 3 days and 2 nights we visited 6 marine sites throughout Howe Sound, covering approximately 33 nautical miles in total.

The trip was filled with great paddling, good conversations, hot meals and a few luxury surprises along the way 😄

And in the end, our President of SKABC and our official Paddle Queen Quirine took the winning poker hand with a pair of Queens 👑♠️

Stay tuned for the next adventure.

Ken

[Lorraine Sharpsteen]

Alice Wong, who was a club member 10 years ago, and I would like to do a short overnight paddle in Howe Sound the weekend of July 3-5. We’re thinking of Bowen, Gambier or Keats Island. We’re proficient paddlers but not super strong. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I assume we could get a spot if we got there early enough in the day.

 

[Sherron Soo]

Hi again folks, the seller said that he had another interested buyer so most likely this isn’t available anymore.  Hullavators go so quickly!

[Quirine Schuyff]

Great Christine. She has your info and will get in touch.

[Christine Stewart]

Hi , I’m interested in the Solander. My cel is 778-230-8099, email is winch64@gmail.com.
Thanks, Cas

[Quirine Schuyff]

A friend of mine is selling this modular Solander on Facebook Marketplace. If you are interested feel free to contact me or reply here, and I can connect you. I cannot seem to find the ad to link it right now. She can send photos if desired.
She is open to offers and is in North Vancouver.

[Philip Kubik]

A space has become available on the Kayak Cuisine Trip to Gambier I. this weekend. To register or for more information see the Trips List on the SKABC website. Do not reply to this message. The last day for registration is Wednesday, May 20.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Hi members,

I notice this Kokatat Meridian Gore-Tex Dry Suit on sale for $1012.00

This is a very good suit, I paid closer to $2k over 4 years algo. This seems to be a very good price. I think they only have small available.

Check the Trailhead website for more info.

https://www.trailheadpaddleshack.ca/kokatat-meridian-gore-tex-drysuit.html

Thanks

 

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