[Debra Merchant]

Today is the last chance to bid on items in BCMT’s Online Auction. All proceeds will be used for Stewardship.

Also, register for JF Marleau’s Arctic Trip presentation. Tomorrow, November 1st is the deadline for registration with show on Nov 2nd. See you there.

Newsletter follows:

https://mailchi.mp/bcmarinetrails/bcmt-october-newsletter?e=1e312e5a98

 

[Kevin Hall]

Have you been thinking about a new kayak, but wanting to try it before committing? PIKA has organized an event with Western Canoe and Kayak (WCK) and invited SKABC members to join them this coming Sunday! There will be over 15 models to test on the water. Including:

Norse – Ask, Embla, Bylgia, Duva, Eir, Heimdall HV, Ymir.
Stellar – S14 Advantage, S16 Advantage, S18 Touring
Current Designs – Solstice GT
Eddyline – Sitka LT, ST, XT
Delta – will bring 15s,16,17 if there’s enough room on the trailer and van.

Location: Buntzen Lake
Date: Sunday, November 5th
Time: 10am – 1pm

To secure your spot at this exciting event, please register in advance by emailing Neil at Western Canoe & Kayak: neil@westerncanoekayak.com

If you have any questions or want to confirm the availability of a specific kayak model for the demo, feel free to get in touch with Neil.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to try out a variety of kayaks before making your decision. We look forward to seeing you at Buntzen Lake on Sunday, November 5th, from 10am to 1pm!

[Devi Desabhatla]

Hi All

I made a short video of our trip and uploaded to my channel on Youtube.

It is not visible as such, you can only view via this link.

Please advise if I should make it “public” for general viewing.

 

This is the link:

 

 

 

Cheers

DeviPrasad

 

[Dermot Shane]

Hi Elisa!

 

email sent,

and yup, excatly what i’m looking for

 

 

[Former Member]

Dermot,

I have a kayak cable lock which needs a new home.  It is a very long cable that has a locking device on two ends.  Is this what you are looking for or ?

Elisa

elisakreller@shaw.ca

[Cynthia Materi]

You folks have produced an excellent AGM report.  Thank you so much for all the work you have done this year!

[Dermot Shane]

we can’t find any in stock at our go-to stores, any ideas’s  Re: where we could hunt a few down localy?

 

[Cynthia Materi]

It is SOLD

 

[Kevin Amos]

This will be organized at the boat ramp at 9 am.

[Former Member]

Sorry I must’ve missed something: exactly when and how is the car shuttle organized? Thanks

[Will Cullen]

Hi Cynthia: yes please.

It was too late to call you but I’d like to buy it:-)

 

Will Cullen

will.cullen65@gmail.com

[Cynthia Materi]

Kokatak Hydrus Tempest Jacket- Unisex Size L/LX
You can see all the specs at https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5057-441/hydrus-tempest-jacket

Mine has never been used.  Like new.
It is red and size L/LX
Has a “Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak” label on the right arm.
Asking $200.   New at MEC it is $400.

Contact Cynthia

[Nick Heath]

I’m sure you know the recreational fishing regulation change that started 1 April 2023 re: floats:

(Crab) Trap floats
Primary trap floats must be:

cylindrical or bullet shaped – New as of April 1, 2023
highly visible and a minimum of 27 cm in length and 12 cm in diameter so they stay afloat in tides and currents – New as of April 1, 2023
All trap floats must: be made of a durable material suitable for marine waters – New as of April 1, 2023
be marked with only your name in legible and visible letters (at least 7.5 cm high) that are consistent in orientation on the float

 

Like this I guess:

In my years of beachcombing I’ve accumulated far too many floats – please take them from me for free! Let’s not  add to the world’s plastic waste – re-use instead!

Nick Heath

treasurer2 (at) skabc.org

[Admin S. Jensen]

Our club’s AGM is November 6 so a Nominations Committee is preparing for the election of club officers. All positions are open for nomination, but the following are roles where we are seeking volunteers.

• Vice President
• Programs Coordinator
• Communications / Newsletter Editor
• Social Committee Member
• Conservation, Parks, and Marine Trails Officer
• Trips Officer
• Outreach and Promotions Officer
• Training Officer’s Assistant

Interested? To find out more, go to the club website. Descriptions of each position and what to do next is here: Volunteers needed for the following positions in 2023-24

[Kevin Hall]

Hi Kevin, I’ve asked the presenter if he’s OK with recording but I haven’t heard back. If he allows it, then yes.

[Author]

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