[Kevin Amos]

Also, check our page here on site updates.

Howe Sound Stewardship

[Mark Stoakes]

Check the BC Marine Trails map for possible camp sites: https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/map/

[Sand Northrup]

Hi. Brand new SKABC member seeking info for a three night trip, potentially launching from Mount Gardner Govt Dock on Bowen, paddling up the west coast of Gambier, around the north end to either Thornborough Point or Douglas Bay and back to Bowen. We don’t know if there is camping on west side of Gambier so any info from experienced paddlers welcome. Thanks!

Sand

[Karin Hartner]

Because Bella Bella is an Indigenous Community, I would suggest you contact the Band. I suspect that they will want you to barge your car to and from Shearwater, but do contact them to make sure.

[Former Member]

Hi,  we are heading to Bella Bella later this summer for a paddling trip.  We’ll have a vehicle with us due to carrying on to Bella Coola and up Hwy 20 later in the trip.  Wondering if anyone has experience with leaving a vehicle in Bella Bella?  Would be grateful for any tips on the best place to leave it. Thanks!

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Should bring kayak wheels if you have. Easy to takedown boats to the beach.

[Former Member]

Hello everyone,

I will be launching from Club Locarno in Vancouver tomorrow morning at 6am if anyone is interested in some early paddling.

Yannick

[Debra Merchant]

Hoping to join you! Thank you!

Deb

[Vincent Law]

Hi Mary,

I’m interested in the pump. Where abouts are you located?

Cheers,

Vincent

[Mary Yee]

Items shown in pic; the pump is like new, the throw rope is used.   Kayak bilge pump $20.00; Rope $5.00. Anyone interested can reply to the posting.

[Kapila Jayaweera]

Wrist gasket replacement went really well. Tool came out easily without sticking to the glue however wrap around using parchment paper as Vincent’s comment is a good idea.

Dollar store cutting board plastic with cardboard insert works well.

Thanks for everyone’s feedback.

[Former Member]

The wheels will fit any kayak.  Feathercraft is/ was the manufacturer.

[Kevin Amos]

Yes, you can and you can find info on BCMT. Nick will have advice too. However George, Deb, Alix & I landed at Duke Point in Sept 2022. It was one of the most gruelling landing to get to the ferry. 4 of us with straps had to carry loaded kayaks over waist high logs. Then we got to a narrow trail. We used wheels but there were a number of sets of stairs we had to use straps and carry. Let alone the drop offs to the rocks below. Then you get to a parking lot. You can then pull your kayak up a hill for a km and then you get to the terminal. Then they open a narrow gate to go down a steep hill to get onto the ferry. I said WTF and will never do that again.

[Quirine Schuyff]

I see this question was asked before and it seems somewhat possible but I’d be interested to hear any thoughts, opinions or advice. I’d rather not take my car if possible but I feel I may need to. I’d be traveling alone.
Nick: I’ll contact you.

[Ted Lam]

Thanks Kapila,

I would need help in some demontration.

[Author]

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