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'This was a bizarre incident': Man arrested after kayakers struck by log pushed off cliff near Nanaimo: https://globalnews.ca/news/9052236/nanaimo-log/ https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/this-was-a-bizarre-incident-man-arrested-after-kayakers-struck-by-log-pushed-off-cliff-near-nanaimo-1.6022138...

Unfortunately minimal usable water access, so for general info only: Metro Vancouver is proposing to spend $40 million to preserve part of a spectacular site that was being developed on Bowen Island...

No, I'm wrong: the rough edge is turned back on top toward the inside of the kayak so the trim is also to the inside of the kayak covering that edge, so the trim just might help reducing scrapes, catches, or drysuit damage when vigorously exiting.

That's an interesting point CPS: my first take, without seeing the issue, is that a trim pc is a total waste of time and energy that just a few swipes with some sandpaper or a heatiron would solve in a minute or two - I mean all other kayaks don't have a trim piece, how ridiculous. What else...

Sorry Tongo-Rad, I don't know where I saw the incorrect length . . . here's an adjusted image, but using composite:

get this while you can - I got too many kayaks. https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/zip/d/vancouver-free-delta-kayak/7517724576.html

No, I haven't launched there. But looking at google and esri, the launch still appears to exist, a vehicle or so, altho the ramp/parking photo is 20yr old. The log handling area seems to be at only +1.5-2m elevation and the launch is low 15% slope with under 100mm material at the photo...

I presume you're using the log dump just S of Artlish Rvr: there's a semblance of a boat ramp and a large [1/4 hectare] flat area that potentially could be used for parking. The area is unassigned crown land, but there is a log handling tenure on that area. so YMMV if seems not in use.

[Lila did say “. . . plastic layup, second hand . . . only for surfing not . . . day trips / touring.” So to my mind that single requirement leans more toward a surf play type kayak.] However your added rock hopping and narrow beam requirements will lean more towards a traditional sea kayak...

you can see tire tracks in tangler's photo that in the recent past 2 vehicles parked perpendicular to the road.

my conjecture Sandy: Launched, got into difficulty as entering main channel, 3-4 knots confused current, dumped, drifted beside dumped kayak - and didn't want to let go of tools, battery, motor, kayak whatever - and had a million opportunities to swim 10 strokes to shore . . . . . . but...

Looks like that road parallel approach is fairly typical at that location. I think it might be b/c some drive down to the beach [sim to the lhs photo] and then just drive up to park with the same orientation? Some double stacking tho'.

This might be a visual error of mine, but one aspect I think I see that is different in the Boreal is the much higher box coefficient - ie literally a more boxy shape. That has advantages and disadvantages: advantage: - for its length [it's actually a tad wider than the others] it will...

The basic question of comparisons came up a little while ago, here's a visual if useful. I guess one could note that the delta 12-10 is recognizably larger than the others, however it therefore could carry more gear for a longer outing.

Yah, way too long for mere mortals, but: The route from Thormanby Is to Porteau Cove passes right by the half way point of KeatsIs-PlumperCv which AM did on purpose to meet his schedule. So if he had the extra day, it would have been two 20+/- km days. Or if he was actually 'little am' he...

yayy! I walked that portage shortly after doing the bowron and that piddly, paved, short [1.4 km], flat, and easy portage was peanuts in comparison. If this is true, it will be an amazing new possibility allowing more easy transit across Howe Sound. If you know more, PM me with what you...

What a lovely circuit! [he did the flat 1.4 km portage thru Sechelt!] For all of you mainland paddlers look at how proximate a whole host of locations are - just plan for weather across or thru Howe Sound and somewhat down or up the coast. Although there are only a few camping locations from...

I might have pushed too much, sorry - I retract.

ditto, seems odd to not support their product - what would others do? Has the company changed hands since originated? Is alex.luo@ukaikayak.com still involved? He seemed motivated at the time of origin. They initially showed photos of how 'indestructable' those clamping bands were. How did...