Introduction
Dear Tony,
Thanks to those members who contributed photos and materials. After enjoying a SISKA event or paddle, please consider sending a short (100-150 words) summary article; for more information, contact one of us. If you would like to start a regular column, please let us know!
Alan Campbell (SISKA president) and Tony Playfair (editor)
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PPS: Siska has it's own Youtube Channel HERE
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Upcoming SISKA Events
Tuesday, March 01st, 2022 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - What to Take Kayak Camping
Saturday, March 05th, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Paddle Canada Level 1 March 5, 6
Sunday, March 06th, 2022 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Pool Session
Saturday, March 12th, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement
Saturday, March 12th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Energizer Paddle - Amherst to Portland Island Paddle
Saturday, March 12th, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Turning Strokes
Sunday, March 13th, 2022 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement
Sunday, March 13th, 2022 - 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Relaxed Paddle - Telegraph Cove to Margaret Bay Paddle
Sunday, March 13th, 2022 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Turning Strokes
Thursday, March 17th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Light Paddle - Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Todd Inlet Paddle
Saturday, March 19th, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Rescues Session
Saturday, March 19th, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Introduction to Currents
Sunday, March 20th, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Towing
Sunday, March 20th, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Introduction to Currents
Sunday, March 20th, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Paddle Canada Level 1 - March 20 and 27
Sunday, March 20th, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Forward Stroke Polishing
Saturday, March 26th, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Edging and Strokes Tune-Up
Saturday, March 26th, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Edging and Bracing
Saturday, March 26th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Energizer Paddle - Whiffin Spit to Cabin Point Paddle
Saturday, March 26th, 2022 - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Beginner Currents
Sunday, March 27th, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Edging and Bracing
Sunday, March 27th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight(NEW MEMBERS PADDLE) Paddle
Sunday, March 27th, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Self and Assisted Re-Entries
Friday, April 01st, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Get Back in Your Boat
Friday, April 01st, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Tidal Flow Fun
Saturday, April 02nd, 2022 - 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Current Play
Saturday, April 02nd, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Intermediate Currents
Saturday, April 02nd, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Rolling 1
Saturday, April 02nd, 2022 - 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Turning Strokes
Saturday, April 02nd, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Rolling
Saturday, April 02nd, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Rolling 2
Sunday, April 03rd, 2022 - 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Current Play
Sunday, April 03rd, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Intermediate Currents
Sunday, April 03rd, 2022 - 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Turning Strokes
Sunday, April 03rd, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Rescues
Tuesday, April 05th, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Maneuvering and Boat Control in Moving Water
Saturday, April 09th, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Full Day Tidal Race Adventure
Sunday, April 10th, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Blade Awareness Workshop
Sunday, April 10th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Energizer Paddle - Moses Point to Russell Island Paddle
Sunday, April 10th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Energizer Paddle - Amherst to Portland Island (NEW MEMBERS PADDLE) Paddle
Sunday, April 10th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Relaxed Paddle - Spirit Bay to Becher Bay Tour Paddle
Sunday, April 10th, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Balance and Bracing Workshop
Thursday, April 14th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Cadboro Bay to Cadboro Bay Tour Paddle
Thursday, April 21st, 2022 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Injury Prevention in Sea Kayaking
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Oak Bay Marina to Discovery Island Paddle
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 - 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Beginner Currents
Sunday, April 24th, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement
Sunday, April 24th, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Relaxed Paddle - Island View Beach to James Island Circumnavigation Paddle
Sunday, April 24th, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Edging and Bracing
List of Upcoming NonSISKA Events
Thursday, March 03rd, 2022 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Nanaimo Paddlers Presentation, Indigenous Ways of Knowing
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Community Events of Interest
These events are not formally supported by SISKA, but considered to be of interest to a significant number of our members.
Any member may request an event to be included in this section by sending a note to chairperson@siska.ca.
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SISKA Maintaining Covid Safeguards
by Alan Campbell
Hospitalizations are slowly declining in BC but it is much too early to consider the pandemic no longer a major threat to health, particularly for those who are more at risk in our communities.
SISKA will maintain current Covid safeguards for indoor and outdoor club gatherings as we continue to monitor public health recommendations.
The virus is now prevalent in our communities, so we must assume that exposure to it can occur in any group setting, and take appropriate precautions.
If you have attended a SISKA event and subsequently develop potential Covid symptoms, you should self-isolate and advise the event leader as soon as possible so that others who were at the same event can be made aware. Your privacy will be respected, but notification of potential exposure will be communicated to the group for their attention.
The rules for self-isolation vary depending on one’s circumstances: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/self-isolation
Spring is coming soon, and with it the warmer weather that makes sea kayaking around our coastline such a pleasure.
Let's all stay healthy and get prepared for another great paddling season ahead!
If you have not yet confirmed your vaccination status to SISKA, please do so ASAP…
(1) upload your BC Vaccine Card to the SISKA website Click Here, or
(2) email an image of it to standardsandsafety@siska.ca
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SISKA - Comox Paddlers Monthly Meeting Presentation Thu Mar 3
by Alan Campbell
Monthly Meeting March 3rd 7PM by Zoom
We hope the members of your club will join us this Thursday for our monthly presentation.
To join the Zoom Meeting just click on the link below
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86452814688?pwd=K09ONzhQdkN4SThIQkNCdExyWll2UT09
Meeting ID: 864 5281 4688
Passcode: 911826
Presentation by Norene Wells, Nootka Marine Adventures
BC Marine Trails, Overview and Opportunities, Paul Grey
Paul will present the three pillars of BC Marine Trails,1st Nation Engagement, Development of Safe Marine Trails, and Stewardship. Learn about significant developments and benefits of membership as well as volunteer opportunities. From 2018 to 2020 the BCMT established a new database to overview not only the map and sites, but to track and record operations. BCMT is in the process of developing a succinct Environmental Care Program and a First Nations Engagement strategy.
Paul Grey, President of BC Marine Trails. He has worked for the BC Marine Trails as a volunteer for approximately eight years in a number of capacities. He is also the co author of Easykayaker, A guide to laid back paddling and Kayaking Vancouver Island. Paul is a fourth generation islander with his roots in the Nanaimo Extension area.
Also, please put April 22 at 7 PM on your calendar. A special presentation has been arranged for that night. Marc DAquino, SOS Gear, will be speaking via Zoom about Holistic Preparedness and Emergency Response.
Comox Paddlers Club
comoxpaddlers@gmail.com
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Spring Training 2022 Registration Update - Feb 27
by Alan Campbell
There are still spaces available, so check out this update...HERE
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2022 Membership
by DaveO
Just a reminder that your SISKA membership runs from Jan 01 to Dec 31. If you've already renewed, Thank you.
Members that haven't renewed are give a grace period up to Mar 31 and still receive notifications of upcoming paddles, clinics and other events . After that date they will no longer receive notifications. Y
We're all looking forward to another year of paddling so if you haven't already renew your membership by clicking here.
If you have any questions about your members hip please contact me at membership@siska.ca
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Tips from the trips
by Debbie Leach
TO LUBE AND PROTECT!
Try this at home. It is really good to release stuff frozen by salt corrosion.
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Camp Cookery
by Lynn Baier
Thermos Cooking
I have become a real fan of cooking dinner by using fully dehydrated meals and just adding boiling water to rehydrate. On the left is a personal size wide mouth thermos and on the right is my three litre thermos that I can use for up to six people. The large one also doubles as a mini fridge when not being used for rehydrating. I find this method is especially helpful after a long day on the water followed by setting up camp.
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Trip Reports
Witty's Lagoon - 16 Feb 2022
by Norm Smyth
Here are a few of Norm's photos from the trip. To view all of his photos you may need to be signed in to Google. Link to ALL photos.
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Sitting Lady Falls on the Witty's Lagoon Paddle
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What to Take Kayak Camping?
by Debbie Leach/Lisa Lasagna
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***TONIGHT! MARCH 1ST!***
What to Take Kayak Camping? Tuesday, March 1 at 7:00pm join Debbie Leach and other experienced SISKA kayak campers for a forum on favourite gear choices for your expeditions. If you have not already shared with Debbie, bring one of your favourite pieces of gear for "show and tell." Zoom link below.
More Information HERE!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88650795783?pwd=M0FjOEdFNjhrbzh4dEo4UjRLT3lyUT09
Facilitated by Debbie Leach
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Kayaking Klips
by Debbie Leach/Gary Jacek
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WET LAUNCHING
If you'd like to explore around Kyuquot or Nootka Island, consider taking the MV Uchuck III out of Gold River. The crew makes this look so easy. Join us now for a firsthand Wet Launch experience, with video from Morley, Mark and Robyn.
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SISKA - VHF Radio Certification
by Edgar Hulatt
The Oak Bay Power Squadron, based at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, is holding the ROC M Course, Restricted Operator Certification Marine, on the following dates 9th February, 20th April and 1st June 2022.
You can register on their website at
https://www.cps-ecp.ca/ecommerce/course-calendar/?cps_show_course_details_id=88&cps_show_class_id=2630
or call Alex Kerr at 250 208 1584 for more information. The course is over 3 Wednesday evenings and costs $135.00.
You are legally required to hold this certification to operate a VHF radio and SISKA strongly recommends that all paddlers purchase a radio and get certified.
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Edgar Hulatt, Kirstine Mu
Off Water Clinics Coordinator
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Spots Available in SISKA Paddle Canada Level 1 Course Mar 5/6
by Jennie Sutton
Information HERE
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Camping Tips - Make a Pillow
by Heather Jones
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No need to take a real pillow kayaking. Make your own out of the things you are carrying.
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To Buy or Sell
To Buy - I am interested in buying a used lightweight sea kayak - about 14 feet for day paddles.
Andra McGinn - andramcg@gmail.com
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For Sale - Current Designs “Karla” sea kayak for intermediate to advanced paddler. Length is 15 ft 3 ins, fibreglass, as new.
Specific details can be seen on the Current Designs website. Price is $3,400.00
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If you have any buy/sell items that you would like to post in the Newsletter, please send a short description and your contact info to newsletter@siska.ca.
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SISKA’s Kayak Skills Course Partners
There are some fine discounts available from our kayak skills course partners for SISKA members who sign up for their skills training programs; have a look at https://siska.ca/prod/docs_private/siska_docs/siskas_kayak_skills_course_partners.pdf
Our partners are:
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