Thurdsay, April 15, 12021 HE Things were slow at work this week and with coronavirus-related cancellations, I was able to have a personal day. Funnily I received a message from Peter Wednesday night asking if there any chance that I was off Thursday. I was originally planning to paddle the TNR#2 course in Deep Cove. But with theContinueContinue reading “Paddle. Point. Grey. Whale.”
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vTNR#1: Boulder to Bikini to Buoy to Grey Rocks
Sunday, April 11, 12021 HE My friends, Jae and Lindsay, who are avid cross-country skiers, put me on to the virtual Tuesday Night Race (vTNR) series being put on by Coast Outdoors through Deep Cove Kayak. For a brief description and rules of the event, see here. They participated in the virtual cross-country skiing seriesContinueContinue reading “vTNR#1: Boulder to Bikini to Buoy to Grey Rocks”
Span-Kit Downwinder
Saturday, April 10, 12021 HE The forecast was calling for a westerly wind with some waves in the bay! We had an outdoor birthday party to attend in the morning at Cates Park in North Vancouver. So I was keen to do some market research for what the afternoon waters might look like further outContinueContinue reading “Span-Kit Downwinder”
Pacific Cold Front Downwinder
Sunday, March 28, 12021 HE I had been eyeing the weekend weather forecast for a few days. My question was which days would I be able to get out for a paddle. In my mind, I had concluded that a Saturday Monday split would work best despite Sunday having the strongest winds. But with theContinueContinue reading “Pacific Cold Front Downwinder”
Cringing Camera Creations
Saturday, March 27, 12021 HE I missed getting out for a maiden voyage with Wil yesterday morning. But I was inspired to get out this morning. So was Wil, but unfortunately my hall pass was earlier than his. I decided to launch from Locarno Beach and head east. There was an easterly wind that was forecasted toContinueContinue reading “Cringing Camera Creations”
Hyperlapse Downwind
Monday, March 22, 12021 HE I have been thinking about getting a camera for my paddleboard for some time now. Generally, I just pack my cell phone inside a waist dry bag so that I have it for easy access. But a nice to have (definitely not a need to have) accessory would be a camera mountedContinueContinue reading “Hyperlapse Downwind”
Jug Island Deep Cove
Saturday, March 13, 12021 HE The view from Lowry Waterfront Park towards Boulder Island. I was able to get away for a paddle so I decided to check out Indian Arm again. Some of the very first paddlings that I ever did was in Indian Arm years ago. My wife and I rented a kayak from Cates ParkContinueContinue reading “Jug Island Deep Cove”
Vanier Park ‘Hosedown’
Monday, March 8, 12021 HE The weather was great! A sign of the pending season change. After some quick morning errands, I was able to get out on the water. There was a bit of a westerly wind with the tide going out so I decided to paddle from Vanier Park. This would give me theContinueContinue reading “Vanier Park ‘Hosedown’”
Slhx̱í7lsh (Standing Man) Rock 2.0
Saturday, February 27, 12021 HE With the clear skies, I decided to do another trip out to Slhx̱í7lsh (Standing Man) Rock. I did the same paddle last week with overcast skies. The moon was out and full so I ended up seeing the moonset and sunrise. While out on the water in the crisp morning air on a peacefulContinueContinue reading “Slhx̱í7lsh (Standing Man) Rock 2.0”
Night Time Paddle
Thursday, February 25, 12021 HE Peter and I got out for a short, mid-week, twilight paddle. We left from the Spyglass Dock. It was almost a full moon and with the city lights, the visibility was pretty good. We did a quick paddle down to the northeast end of False Creek then back out to Stamps Landing Dock before returningContinueContinue reading “Night Time Paddle”
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