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New page: ==Synopsis== Come explore the ocean. Leaving from Jericho sailing centre, we will paddle to Granville Island and then to Lighthouse park on the north shore. Yarr, the ocean! Aye, great fu...
 
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==


Come explore the ocean. Leaving from Jericho sailing centre, we will paddle to Granville Island and then to Lighthouse park on the north shore.
We will depart from Granville island by [http://www.ecomarine.com/contact/granville_island.html Ecomarine] at 09:30, paddle to [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=1300+Discovery+St,+Vancouver+B.C.+V6R+4L9&cp=41&qe=MTMwMCBEaXNjb3ZlcnkgU3QsIFZhbmNvdXZlciBCLkMuIFY2UiA0TDk&qesig=RFW-pYGQ-QXkvy1iAuul7g&pkc=AFgZ2tkWp-MJ-ZO7AbqhzANrGfOVci7ebmRAQr_fT-puVG1DcOccBXyzqYWDW13fLlvqgIl6d9XGK_YGSleUnpDOrQytsPJMOA&rls=ig&bav=on.2,or.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=1300+Discovery+St,+Vancouver,+BC,+Canada&ei=XKp2TcnCE4ygsQPYmpDDBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBQQ8gEwAA Lighthouse park] on the north shore and back again before 6:00pm. The directness of our route will be inversely proportional to wind velocity, ie if it's windy, we will follow the shoreline.
Yarr, the ocean! Aye, great fun be mountains and beautiful they are but me true heart belongs to the sea. But the sea can be a harsh mistress. Aye, she beckons you hither with fair winds but you musn't throw caution to the wind or she'll break wind and bite you in the arse. Oh and this time of year it's still really cold. Really cold + wet = really-er cold-erer
Aye, great fun be mountains and beautiful they are but me true heart belongs to the sea. But the sea can be a harsh mistress. Aye, she beckons you hither with fair winds but you musn't throw caution to the wind or she'll break wind and bite you in the arse. This trip is [http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/forecast_e.html?mapID=03&siteID=14305 weather] dependent. I am NOT certified as a kayak guide or instructor.


==Skills required==
==Skills required==


* Strong swimmer
* Strong swimmer (able to swim 200m unassisted in under 8 minutes)
* Strong self-rescue skills, ie be good at getting back in your boat when you flip and bail, using paddle float and well-practiced skill. This can be practiced at the voc kayak-polo sessions in the pool every other tuesday night.
* Competent wet exit self rescue, ie when you flip, you need to be able to get out of your boat upside down, then turn your boat over and get back in using your paddle float and practiced skill. This can be practiced at the [http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Kayak_Polo_%40_the_Aquatic_Centre voc kayak-polo sessions] in the pool every other tuesday night.
* If anyone wants to practice wet exit self rescue skills beforehand, the voc kayak polo sessions in the pool are an excellent place to learn.
* Definitely check out [http://www.kayakpaddling.net/ this brilliant set of animated tutorials]


==Equipment required==
==Equipment required==


* Ocean kayak (not a river kayak). If you don't have a kayak they can be rented from Ecomarine on Granville Island or MEC (but MEC is not adjacent to the water so you'd need a car with racks). They should include a hand pump, paddle, paddle-float, sprayskirt.
* Ocean kayak (not a river kayak)
* 5mm full-body wetsuit or drysuit or combination of farmer john wetsuit with drytop (drytop is half a drysuit, has sealed gaskets)
* Hand pump
* Neoprene hood
* Paddle (bring an extra if you can)
* Neoprene booties (not if using drysuit with integrated feet and shoes overtop)
* Paddle-float
* Neoprene gloves
* Sprayskirt
* Wetsuit (5mm full body) or drysuit or combination of farmer john wetsuit with drytop (drytop is half a drysuit, has sealed gaskets)
* Neoprene booties or rubber boots (or if using drysuit with integrated feet then wear shoes overtop)
* PFD (Personal flotation device, life jacket)
* PFD (Personal flotation device, life jacket)
* All of the above can be rented from [http://www.ecomarine.com/rentals/index.html Ecomarine] on Granville Island or MEC. MEC is not adjacent to the water so you'd need a car with racks.
* Dry change of warm clothes, including toque and gloves
* Drybag(s) big enough to keep all of these clothes dry
* Sunglasses
* Headlamp (The plan is to return before dark, but just in case, a headlamp is very useful both for seeing and for being seen)
* Emergency kit in another dry bag including (but not limited to) basic first aid supplies


==Approximate timing==
==Timeline==


My kayak is at Jericho sailing centre so if you have a boat you can launch there with me and we will paddle to Ecomarine to meet people who are renting. Then we'll follow the shoreline to lighthouse park, stop for lunch and aim to be back at Granville Island by 5:30pm
* Saturday April 2nd
* Meet at [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=1300+Discovery+St,+Vancouver+B.C.+V6R+4L9&cp=41&qe=MTMwMCBEaXNjb3ZlcnkgU3QsIFZhbmNvdXZlciBCLkMuIFY2UiA0TDk&qesig=RFW-pYGQ-QXkvy1iAuul7g&pkc=AFgZ2tkWp-MJ-ZO7AbqhzANrGfOVci7ebmRAQr_fT-puVG1DcOccBXyzqYWDW13fLlvqgIl6d9XGK_YGSleUnpDOrQytsPJMOA&rls=ig&bav=on.2,or.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=1300+Discovery+St,+Vancouver,+BC,+Canada&ei=XKp2TcnCE4ygsQPYmpDDBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBQQ8gEwAA Jericho sailing centre] early enough to be in our boats paddling by 09:30
* Arrive at Lighthouse park around 11:30
* Return to Jericho by 18:30
 
==Weather and Tides==
 
* [http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/forecast_e.html?mapID=03&siteID=14305 Weather]
* [http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showFrameset&zone=10&language=english&region=1&stnnum=7795 Tides]
 
* Important: If the weather is too dangerous, we may postpone until Sunday or another day and/or alter our route
 
==Questions? Ideas?==
 
* Again, [http://www.kayakpaddling.net/ This site] is brilliant!
* email [http://www.ubc-voc.com/member/show_extended.php?target_id=2762 me]
* Time dependent idea 1: if you have snorkeling gear, bring it and maybe we'll have time to explore near the shore of lighthouse park
* Time dependent idea 2: Lighthouse Park has some bouldering and top roping opportunities if you don't mind the risk of saturating your gear in salt water
 
==Participants==
Limited to 10 participants. This number may change depending on ratio of experienced to non-experienced people.
 
* Sign up with [http://www.ubc-voc.com/tripagenda_details.php?tripid=8 this new trip agenda tool], include your experience level and whether you plan to rent gear

Latest revision as of 00:32, 6 February 2015

Synopsis

We will depart from Granville island by Ecomarine at 09:30, paddle to Lighthouse park on the north shore and back again before 6:00pm. The directness of our route will be inversely proportional to wind velocity, ie if it's windy, we will follow the shoreline. Aye, great fun be mountains and beautiful they are but me true heart belongs to the sea. But the sea can be a harsh mistress. Aye, she beckons you hither with fair winds but you musn't throw caution to the wind or she'll break wind and bite you in the arse. This trip is weather dependent. I am NOT certified as a kayak guide or instructor.

Skills required

  • Strong swimmer (able to swim 200m unassisted in under 8 minutes)
  • Competent wet exit self rescue, ie when you flip, you need to be able to get out of your boat upside down, then turn your boat over and get back in using your paddle float and practiced skill. This can be practiced at the voc kayak-polo sessions in the pool every other tuesday night.
  • If anyone wants to practice wet exit self rescue skills beforehand, the voc kayak polo sessions in the pool are an excellent place to learn.
  • Definitely check out this brilliant set of animated tutorials

Equipment required

  • Ocean kayak (not a river kayak)
  • Hand pump
  • Paddle (bring an extra if you can)
  • Paddle-float
  • Sprayskirt
  • Wetsuit (5mm full body) or drysuit or combination of farmer john wetsuit with drytop (drytop is half a drysuit, has sealed gaskets)
  • Neoprene booties or rubber boots (or if using drysuit with integrated feet then wear shoes overtop)
  • PFD (Personal flotation device, life jacket)
  • All of the above can be rented from Ecomarine on Granville Island or MEC. MEC is not adjacent to the water so you'd need a car with racks.
  • Dry change of warm clothes, including toque and gloves
  • Drybag(s) big enough to keep all of these clothes dry
  • Sunglasses
  • Headlamp (The plan is to return before dark, but just in case, a headlamp is very useful both for seeing and for being seen)
  • Emergency kit in another dry bag including (but not limited to) basic first aid supplies

Timeline

  • Saturday April 2nd
  • Meet at Jericho sailing centre early enough to be in our boats paddling by 09:30
  • Arrive at Lighthouse park around 11:30
  • Return to Jericho by 18:30

Weather and Tides

  • Important: If the weather is too dangerous, we may postpone until Sunday or another day and/or alter our route

Questions? Ideas?

  • Again, This site is brilliant!
  • email me
  • Time dependent idea 1: if you have snorkeling gear, bring it and maybe we'll have time to explore near the shore of lighthouse park
  • Time dependent idea 2: Lighthouse Park has some bouldering and top roping opportunities if you don't mind the risk of saturating your gear in salt water

Participants

Limited to 10 participants. This number may change depending on ratio of experienced to non-experienced people.

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