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    WCP spring campout 2010!!!!

    DocXander, I was going to add that when we went to the 2nd WCP campout we were 'pre-kayak' and very new. We borrowed spare boats from other members so we could try it out and afterwards we took lessons and got our own boats! You can see a really good replica of mine designed in metal on my...
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    WCP spring campout 2010!!!!

    [IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be advised that this event is organized and promoted by the members of this website. WestCoastPaddler.com only facilitates the discussion and in no way sponsors this event. Paddling conditions at this time of year can be nasty -- you are on your own and responsible for...
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    WCP spring campout 2010!!!!

    We just got the invite via FB, thanks!
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    Early Christmas

    Fully stocked but selling quickly :D . We're placing our second order today and in addition to replacing the items that are sold out, we're adding a few more too. Greg... my girlfriend and I were heading to Tod Inlet yesterday to walk the dog and so we scooted up your driveway to...
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    Let's talk about Coffee!

    Andreas... to be a true JavaJuice purist... (and tea too). JJ tastes best when the water is 'off the boil' and not at a rolling boil when added to the extract. Let it sit for a minute after it's boiled or take it off the Trangia before it reaches the rolling boil stage. You'll save fuel that...
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    GPS question

    We have an old Garmin 76 on the MuthaShip but we have our Colorado at hand too. The Garmin 76 floats... The tidal information on the basemap of the Colorado 300 is very good for the US but almost non existent for Canada. It displays the times and the height of the highs and lows at each...
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    WCP spring get together 2008

    The kids and I went to Clover Pt this morning and the winds were so strong the dog could barely stand up - and now it's snowing (but first it hailed the size of peas :shock: ). We sure hope everyone's safe and dry and somewhere sheltered ...
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    Trangia 25-8.... Where to buy?

    I've sent the following note to the folks who have sent me Trangia orders, but FYI: I'm awaiting my distributor log-in from the wholesaler. It seems the fellow who processes the new distributor applications has gone away to a trade show this week and mine is half finished sitting on his desk...
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    Prawn/Crab Query

    Curt B... is the pop can full (ie: it's the weight) or is it empty (ie: it fills as you lower it)? The first time I read this I envisioned an entire chicken wrapped around the can... I wish I was a caricature artist to show you what I mean! :lol:
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    Where am I now? Cheapest GPS that "works well enough&qu

    I meant to add... we were teaching a handheld GPS use class (geared for Garmin users) to a group yesterday and one fellow arrived with a Magellan that he insisted could not take waypoints for him to navigate to. He'd been using it for a long time and was walking or paddling until the Lat and...
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    Where am I now? Cheapest GPS that "works well enough&qu

    Have a look on EBay for a used Garmin ETrex - try to get the colour screen because it's SO much easier to visualize in sunlight. We got a second hand ETrex LegendC (the C is for colour) on EBay last year for $110 USD. It takes maps and the batteries last a long time. Newer Garmin GPS units come...
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    Trangia 25-8.... Where to buy?

    We'd be happy to stock parts that get requested semi-regularly but otherwise we'll bring them in by special order for folks on our next shipment. Supposedly I can get stuff from their shipping facility in Utah to Port Angeles in 2 days, so nobody is going to have to wait long. I'd appreciate...
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    Trangia 25-8.... Where to buy?

    Houston, there's a good chance if it says 'released by customs' at Richmond :) . Are you going to be home during the day to receive it? They will probably want payment for any fees at the door if you don't have a UPS account. Also, if the final figure for brokerage and their fees is...
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    Trangia 25-8.... Where to buy?

    Chris and I have an online retail website that a few people on WCP know about already. It’s called Landsharkz.ca. We cater to folks who like to geocache, hike, camp, etc. Some of the things we carry appeal to paddlers too but we're really not a source for a lot of kayaking specific supplies...
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    GPS question

    Hi Monster :) I'll run down a few differences and things that we've started using that seem like great value for the $100. Some of them will only be of value if they are going to support the way you like to use your gps mind you. 1. It is bluetooth so you can 'beam' waypoints, routes, track...
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    GPS question

    Hi steele - we have the Colorado 300 and are very happy with it so far. The difference between the 300 and 400 series are that the 400 series come with your choice of maps pre-loaded. There are inland lakes and rivers, marine and topo I believe. They are all US maps so since we're in Canada we...
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    Paddletrip in July

    Is it a day paddle from Wallace to the 50's style ice cream parlour at Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis? They make incredible pizza also...
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    Paddletrip in July

    If Jolie is available and we can get away from work (or take it with us :wink: ) it's a distinct possibility. Watching us creep over the reef with our 6' keel is always entertaining. That's not an easy cove to get in and out of, but it is a challenge we really enjoy. Chris gets a stiff drink...
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    Paddletrip in July

    Wallace Island is one of our favourite stops in Trincomali Channel! Its a gorgeous location to camp in the meadow, there's the 'shack' to explore (if you bring your hand woodworking tools you can add to the memories accumulated there) and a super island to explore on foot or by kayak.
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    WHERE DID YOU PADDLE? - May 2007

    Cole Island We'd been hoping to get Amy on the water all weekend and finally yesterday we got a nice day. Amy had the pleasure of paddling Minnie (lucky girl!). We (Mark, Andreas, Chris, Amy and I) launched at a little beach in View Royal and paddled with the wind at our backs to Cole Island...
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