[Maureen Benzon]

The date has been set for the Fall fling. I hope many of you will attend.

We are looking for trip leaders for the following paddles

1. Twin Islands

2. Bedwell Bay

3. Thwaytes landing

If you are able to lead one of the paddles, please reply to this forum as I will be out of touch for much of this time, and by email will not be reliable. If we get more than 1 leader per trip, that is fantastic and we can open to more participants. Please don’t be shy to volunteer. We need you 🙂

I will contact leaders the week of September 8

[Heather Kirk]

When I’m on an overnight or a multi-day trip, I put one of my 4 liter waterbags behind the back support of my Telkwa Sport. It can be a bit inconvenient when I get into the boat because the top or the back rest tends to flop forward but it’s well worth it for the gentle and flexible support it gives when I’m paddling. It’s probably similar to the support you get from your paddle float. I would say, buy a paddle float that you decide to dedicate as your back rest inflatable bag and optimize the inflation volume or try my method, using water that you can drink along the way, empty all of the water out to use for drinking and, start using another water bag, as needed. If you are on a longer trip, I’ve got the same advice.

Heather.

[Maureen Benzon]

haha.
I generally prefer to paddle without a back support, but for our God’s Pocket trip I had a water bladder stashed behind my seat, and it too was very comfortable. If you are concerned about stressing your paddlefloat so that it is not there for you when you need it, mec sell an inflatable cushion which I use as a kneeling pad. I think this might be the perfect solution for you.
🙂

Glad you enjoyed your trip. What a beautiful area to paddle.
Maureen

[Richard Magill]

So…  Just got back from a 4-day paddling trip to God’s Pocket.  Was a great trip but on the 2nd morning, my foam block back support came unglued.  I wound up partially inflating my paddle float and sticking it back there for the rest of the trip.  I’ve got to say that’s the most comfortable back support I’ve ever had in a boat.  And it provided more support than my foam block did.

Has anyone ever used a PF for back support long term?  Just wondering how durable it is.

[Kevin Amos]

I would suggest reaching out to Marcus to confirm the date.

[Cameron Redenbach]

Forgot to comment on this Dawn

I met a lady that works for BCFerries as a ticket booth employee. And it seems that BCFerries is cracking down on people making overheight reservations.
The issue is people are attempting to make a reservation for normal height and all sailings are booked. So they go to overheight and make a booking even when the vehicle is not overheight.

So it might seem funny but its became a huge issue at BCFerries and causing ticket agents to clamp down.
Even to the point my spouses RAV4 with a roof storage box that I shimmed higher two 2×4’s. And measured pretrip to make sure it was at or over the minimum overheight. They declined her passage and unfortunately I was not present to push the matter.
Anyways the bottom line is they are taking this seriously and not joking around because of misuse.

Happy Travels

[Cameron Redenbach]

Just a update to this thread August 1 2025

1) NO butane canisters are allowed in the camping type form. Backpacking type canisters as well offshore type spray can type. No idea BCFerries policy for butane lighter refills canisters.

2) Please be advised 2025 this document found on bcferries web page is incorrect. https://www.bcferries.com/web_image/hb8/h47/8800139018270.pdf
5L COLEMAN’S FUEL, NAPTHA, WHITE GAS now requires completing this form.
You would need to fill out the following documentation:https://www.bcferries.com/web_image/h01/h47/9041334829086.pdf

I hope that helps

Propane – is permitted on BC Ferries in approved cylinders within specific limits and when carried for domestic use only. Commercial vehicles are prohibited from carrying propane cylinders of any size. Cylinders must be upright and securely attached to the vehicle.Recreational vehicles (e.g. RVs, campers and motorhomes) are permitted:Up to 2 cylinders, each with a maximum of 46 litre water capacity individually.* The maximum capacity for both cylinders combined cannot equal more than 65 litre water capacity total.
Propane must be for domestic use and must be secured to the vehicle or trailer.
A vehicle or trailer carrying a portable barbecue (or for a BBQ) is permitted:Limit of one (1) cylinder with a capacity not exceeding 18.9L water capacity.
This would make the 3rd allowable cylinder for RVs, trailers and camping vehicles.
Butane
Some camping fuels are prohibited, for example, UN1011 Butane. Reach out to your terminal of departure prior to travel for more details, if desired.

[Helen Roberts]

Thanks very much for your informative reply.  We will certainly keep those comments in mind.

[John Drent]

Kevlar is stronger than regular glass, and more wear resistant. It can manage more flexing without breaking, especially if an epoxy resin is used rather than polyester. It’s a blessing. And a curse. In the quest to save a few pounds, the manufacturer will use less layers of cloth ( and less resin) and count on kevlar’s strength to compensate. But this can result in a kayak with much more flex in the hull ( and the deck). The kevlar can manage the flex, but the gelcoat cannot. I have seen many kevlar kayaks with significant gelcoat cracking and spider cracking. Those cracks eventually compromise the cloth underneath, as well messing up the cosmetic appeal.

Not saying this is always the case. Sometimes a manufacturer will use the same same amount of kevlar layers as he would have in e glass and then you will have a bombproof boat. But it won’t be any lighter. And often enough the manufacturer will mix up e glass and kevlar layers and find a compromise between strength and weight, which could be the best solution. But if you are insistent on the absolute lightest boat you can find ( in carbon or carbon/kevlar ) , be aware there is another side to that story.

[Helen Roberts]

Nimbus has some kevlar doubles advertised at 64 to 85 lbs.  Just wondering why you wouldn’t trust anything lighter than 80/83 lbs?  Thanks.

[Christine Stewart]

Hi Rob, very interested! Please call me at 778-230-8099 or email winch64@gmail.com. Thank you. I’ve also sent an email.
Christine

[John Drent]

[John Drent]

22’5” x 27.5”

The Nootka and the Passat are the top two touring tandem kayaks ever made.

This one is in excellent condition.

Asking 2,800

Contact John:  jtrdrent@telus.net

[John Drent]

Try a Current Designs unity. Advertised at 83 lbs.  However, the Gemini is supposed to weigh 80 lbs., and I wouldn’t trust anything lighter than that in a tandem.

[Rob Leeson]

   I have thoroughly enjoyed several years in my Telkwa however, health issues have come to the four and it’s time to say goodbye to kayaking.

The Telkwa was designed as a full-fledged ocean touring kayak for long trips. Unique combination of tracking and turning makes it excellent for long distance or day tripping .This Kevlar version reduces the weight by 8 lbs over the fibreglass model.

Note all the accessories in the photo are included in a sale. Several other accessories are available as well, which we can discuss.

Asking price $2350

Contact info cedardeck@gmail.com

Rob Leeson

[Author]

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