Category Archives: Paddling

Kayaking Hyacinthe-Open Bays 7 July 2013

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Activity kayaking
Destination Hyacinthe Bay to Open Bay, Breton Islands
Date Sunday, 7 July 2013
Trip Coordinator Valerie Van Veen
Contact Info 285-2329; vvv@qisland.ca  Please contact the trip coordinator prior to the trip.
Description A pleasant paddle along coast, explore Open Bay and the Bretons.  Allow about 4 hours (wind dependent).  Plan to enjoy the 12:00 – 13:00 low tide at Big Beach in Open Bay.
Meeting Place Turn on to Len Road, then turn left immediately to go down to the beach. Parking is limited; we can double park if needed.
Departure Time Meet at 09:30, launch at 10:00
Difficulty
 Moderate; trip will be cancelled if winds ≥20 knots.
Costs none
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
Notes: Bring lunch, water, and maybe a swimsuit and towel.

Kayak and equipment must meet all Transport Canada kayak paddling requirements.  Bring water and lunch and clothing suitable for weather and sea-state.

Breton

Kayak Course Quadra 15-16 June 2013

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Activity kayaking
Destination Paddle Canada Level 1 course at Quadra lakes and Coast Mountain Lodge
Date Saturday-Sunday, 15-16 June 2013
Trip Coordinator Valerie Van Veen, course taught by Coast Mountain Expeditions
Contact Info 285-2329
Description 12 hours.  2 days; land and water instruction; includes planning and executing a day trip in sheltered waters.
Meeting Place  
Departure Time  
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Costs $210 per person, with certification; $199 per person without certification  (regular $250, includes cert)Kayak rentals $40 per day, delivered  (regular $60 + delivery)
Trip limits 6 for certification
Dogs? no
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Kayak Valdez Rd to Village Bay 15 Sept 2013

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Activity kayaking
Destination Valdez Drive to Village Bay
Date Sunday, 15 Sept 2013
Trip Coordinator Terry Hale
Contact Info 285-3157 or terence_hale@yahoo.com
Please contact trip coordinator by Wednesday September 11th  to sign up.
Description An intermediate level trip to Dunsterville Island (wind & waves permitting) & Village Bay Lakes from Valdez Drive beach access.
Meeting Place meet at beach access – south end of Valdez Drive
Departure Time 10:30
Difficulty
 Moderate
Costs none
Trip limits 12 paddlers
Dogs? no
Notes:
Dunsterville

Kayak Quathiaski Cove 26May2013

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Activity kayak or canoe
Destination Quathiaski Cove
Date 26 May 2013
Trip Coordinator Lonn McMartin
Contact Info 285-3425
Description Allow 2 to 3 hours to explore Q-Cove.
Meeting Place Q-Cove boat launch
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy paddle in protected waters
Costs The Harbor authority said that we can launch all of the kayaks for the single price of $4. Parking cost is $2, unless you park up the hill.
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
Notes: If people do not have access to boats, contact the trip coordinator for a possible loan for the day.

Kayak Gowlland Harbour 5 May 2013

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Activity Kayaking
Destination Gowlland Harbour
Date Sunday 5 May 2013
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact Info 285-2029
Description Gowlland Harbour is a lovely, protected harbour with several interesting islands to explore.
Meeting Place Gowlland Harbour Resort parking lot, 823 Gowlland Harbour Rd.
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 easy to moderate
Costs none
Trip limits limited by parking to about 12 cars
Dogs? no
Notes: Only 2 vehicles can unload at beach at one time so please be on time. We will paddle South Gowlland and North Gowlland, 3 to 4 hours weather permitting.  Bring a lunch.  If pouring rain e-mail will be sent out by 8 am cancelling trip.

Gowlland Harbour Resort has kindly granted us permission to use their boat launch for this trip.  This is not a public access.

Kayak practice sessions

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KAYAK PRACTISE SESSIONS WITHOUT INSTRUCTORS

We have various options here.

  • Strathcona Pool- shallow end available 6:30-8 pm Tuesday and Thursday for kayak practise; bring your own kayak, none available at the pool; regular admission charge; check with pool before going over as might discontinue in good weather
  • Strathcona Pool – book for our own use –
    • 8 – 9:30 pm Thursday (possibly other days; staff were not sure what dates are available, will have to confirm) , shallow end, rate $37.50, bring your own kayak
    • 4-5 pm Saturday, possibly other days to be confirmed (usual Birthday Party booking time) ; rate $48.50 per hour; bring your own kayak
  • Lakes – to be arranged by Club members
  • Drew Harbour – a good place to practise in the real ocean – somewhat warmer, shallow, and less wind/wave action – to be arranged by Club members.

13 April 2013, updated 19 April 2013
Valerie Van Veen

Intro kayaking courses by Kayak Unlimited, Spring 2013

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Training Coordinator Valerie has tracked down the elusive Strathcona Pool Kayak course, a Paddle Canada  “Introduction to Sea Kayaking” as outlined on (page 16 of 40 in the PDF, which is actually page 40 of 64) of the Campbell River Spring Recreation Guide:
http://www.campbellriver.ca/CityHall/Departments/RecreationCulture/RecreationPrograms/Documents/Rec%20Guide%20Winter_Sprint%202013.pdf

Each course is a standalone course. If you take all three courses (Rescue IK1, Paddle Skills IK2, Progressive Paddling Skills IK3) you can earn your Paddle Canada Introduction to Sea Kayaking Certification. Kayaks and all the gear are provided for all courses.

NOTE: IK1 (Rescue skills) at Strathcona Pool; IK2 and IK3 Paddling skills at McIvor Lake or CR Estuary

Please contact  STRATHCONA POOL, 250-287-9234, if you are interested in taking any or all of these courses.

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Paddling Courses

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PADDLING TRAINING
by Valerie Van Veen

What do you want?? please read and respond asap…….

Several club members have indicated a desire to take a paddling course to learn/improve skills. Others want the opportunity to practise already learnt skills, especially self and assisted rescues.

To meet these needs, I have researched several options for Club members. The research criteria for courses were:

  • On QI if possible
  • If on QI, on-water skills to be learnt/practised in the Lakes (somewhat warmer and more protected)
  • If available, a Paddle Canada Certified instructor so those who want it can receive the PC certification at the end of the course
  • Competitive pricing of course

The easiest way to make sure every member has the basic skills is for the Club to arrange for an INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING COURSE and/or  LEVEL 1 SEA KAYAKING COURSE for our members, to be held on QI.

(See the Paddle Canada Course guidelines at: http://www.paddlingcanada.com/programs/sea-kayaking25.html   )

The following options are available.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2, EMAIL ME IMMEDIATELY. Coast Mtn. is holding those dates for us but can only hold them another week or if you can make weekdays let me know as well!!

OPTION 1:
Introduction to Sea Kayaking:
Offered By Coast Mtn Expeditions, Quadra Island

OPTION 2:
Level 1 Sea Kayaking
Offered By Coast Mtn Expeditions, Quadra Island

OPTION 3:
Level 1 Sea Kayaking
Offered by Kayak Unlimited, Campbell River

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