[John Halliday]

FYI Paddle Expo at Cultus Lake is on Sunday April 28. Not tomorrow.

Same long drive though:)

[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

A person who can reliably roll in heavy seas in a single would also be typically quite proficient in paddling in such rough water and not require a lot of rolling. I have also read stories of Greenlanders surviving heavy storms by continually rolling.

[Quirine Schuyff]

Is anyone planning to go tomorrow?
I was just pondering it but it’s a long drive.
It may be better to wait until the Burnaby one.

[JD]

Port Moody is so slammed with traffic during peak season I’m not sure I’d want to wrestle with Murray Street traffic at all.

I hope the full day rates at the municipal parks implementing pay parking are reasonable. Makes this new hobby a bit pricier. Wish I could buy a season pass for places like Whytecliff.

[JD]

There is some discussion on the VictoriaBC subreddit about the wind storm they would have been caught in.

For those of you that have experience in gnarly sea state. If someone in single gets caught in such a wind storm with waves causing the vessel to capsize, could this hypothetical person “wait out” the wind storm by performing rolls to right themselves anytime they get caught and turned over by a wave?

Not considering stamina and endurance. If one could perform recovery rolls for 30 – 60 mins could they use that skill alone until the sea state returns to something more tame?

[JD]

Thanks Vincent.

1) Interesting idea for larger wheels to have the boat rest on the axle. I may consider this for a rebuild.

2) When I make a second version, I will hitch it to the rear axle using a deconstructed children’s trailer. My current version serves the purpose for a quick run to Rocky Point from near Suter Brook but felt a bit awkward when I attempted a ride to Marine Barnett.

With a children’s trailer I think I could tackle hills better and maybe hop on the ferry/bomb around some Gulf Islands (maybe with an electric bike). As is, if I load the kayak with gear it makes my bike’s front wheel want to lift off the ground.

The one benefit of my current trailer configuration is that it takes up much less space than an extended bar with child’s trailer would (especially for an apartment dweller).

3) Skid guard is a solid suggestion

4) The metal post is shaving some plastic off my yak’s nose so I’m thinking of using a carabiner to lower the nose a bit away from the post. Or put some foam around the metal dumb-stick itself.

[JD]

Thanks for this, I may look to Colin’s builds for inspiration on updated version or upgrades I make.

[Bob Maher]

Damn, do they offer Seniors Discounts ??? 🤪

[Kevin Amos]

Starting this June, it will cost $2.50 per hour per park at Rocky Point Park.

https://tricitiesdispatch.com/pay-parking-strategy/

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Space available for Paddle Canada Level 2 course done by PIKA this July 20th to 23rd.

Please check PIKA calendar for more information. Contact John Drent for more information. Contact information listed on the calendar.

https://pikakayak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PIKA-Trips-and-Training-Calendar.pdf

Thank You,

Kapila

[Kallie Cunningham]

The workshop information and registration is found on the SKABC Training/Course Schedule page.

[Clark Perry-Bater]

Hi Kallie, I would like the same information as Bob is asking for – time period, location, any cost?I’m definitely interested in this workshop.

[Bob Maher]

Where is it being held, what time , is there a cost and who is putting it on?

[Kallie Cunningham]

We have now confirmed a date for this informative workshop.  We require 4 to register by 5 pm Monday May 13 or it will be cancelled. So, don’t delay.

[Don Froese]

Looking for a set of Thule Hullavators. Anyone have any they want to part with?

Thanks, Don Froese

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