Archive:Indian Arm kayak 2008

Date

October 3^rd - 5^th, 2008

General Information

This trip is relatively beginner friendly. There will be quite a bit of paddling involved: good strength and/or fitness is recommended; paddling experience is a real asset.

Some camping experience is also good. We will be paddling double kayaks (more space - more stable - cheaper to rent).

• FRIDAY October 3: meet in Deep Cove at 3PM (no later because it gets dark early); paperwork faff and load kayaks - paddle circa 1.27 hours to Twin Island campground and camp for the night.
• SATURDAY October 4: breakfast; load kayaks; paddle north on Indian Arm to Granite Falls campground (circa 3.52 hours from Twin); set up camp; dinner, wine & songbook.
• SUNDAY October 5: early breakfast; load kayaks; paddle south (lunch at Jug Island); return to Deep Cove circa 3PM.

We should have time on Saturday to explore the North end of Indian Arm by kayak: if we make good time Sunday we can also explore some islands and bays in the South part of the arm.

How much does it cost?

We will be renting kayaks from Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak, which should come to about $80 each for the three days (includes kayak, paddle, PFD, sprayskirt, mandatory safety equipment).

Food groups will split the cost of food: transportation is FREE if you have a U-Pass! (it's a whopping $6.50 in bus fare if you don't)

What to bring

Clothing

(no cotton!)

Footwear that you’re okay getting a little wet (sandals or crocs are good)

Warm jacket (fleece or down)

Long underwear (top and bottom)

Toque, mitts

Weatherproof jacket (gortex)

Weatherproof pants (gortex) (you should be fine without these but your bum will get wet)

Warm socks

*you’ll need the clothes that you’re wearing and at least one other set of warm, dry clothes

Sleeping

Sleeping bag

Sleeping pad

Essentials

Water bottles (there is no potable water after we leave Deep Cove, so you’ll need enough water for the two days – or bring a water filter)

Headlamp and batteries

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Pocket knife

Whistle

Lighter and/or waterproof matches

First aid kit

TP

Tent

Dry bag(s)

Chart & compass

Food

Lunch and snacks x2

Breakfast x2

Dinner x2

Cooking ‘n Eating

Bowl and spoon

Stove with fuel (if using white gas, for each person bring 75 mL)

Pot(s) and pot gripper

Toothbrush

Miscellaneous

Tarp (to put up as shelter if it rains)

Desert potluck contribution (Saturday night)

Alcoholic potluck contribution

Songbook

Small instruments (optional)

Dryschool

A pre-trip meeting to cover some safety issues; also, planning food and tent groups.

Wednesday, October 1 2008 at 6PM - in the VOC clubroom before the slideshow.

Sign-up

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For safety reasons, numbers are limited to 10 people, with a minimum of 2 people with capsize recovery training (experience with solo and assisted rescues in sea kayaks).

1. Sophia Toft Moulton (capsize recovery training)
2. Sarah Long
3. Kai Chaplin
4. Eleanor Humphrey
5. Ignacio Rozada
6. Lewis Kitchen
7. Markus Schulz-Weiling
8. Kristina Lidstone
9. Ben Webb
10. Lea Steinle

Wait List

1. Angela Kubiak
2. Sarah Bale
3. Hannah Capstick
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