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”
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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”
Fancy Flatwater Footwork
Monday, February 8, 12021 HE My downwinding experience yesterday confirmed what I already knew about my footwork on my board. It needs work. The highlighting of my lack of comfort to move forward and backward and more particularly my complete unwillingness to cross-step yesterday provided the needed motivation to change this. I’ve known for some time thatContinueContinue reading “Fancy Flatwater Footwork”
Will There Be Wind?
Sunday, February 7, 12021 HE Saturday the weather was gorgeous, especially for February in Vancouver. And it was windy with a strong westerly to boot. Below is the forecast from Windy.com for the weekend as predicted on Saturday morning! There are four different predictions from four different models, but the take-home is Saturday afternoon was going toContinueContinue reading “Will There Be Wind?”
Downwinder 2.0: Spanish Banks to Vanier Park
Monday, November 30, 2020 After a light taste of downwinding two weeks ago I have been watching the winds on windy.com incessantly. This is despite having set up alerts. So I was super stoked when I received notice that my “alert” conditions had been met. A Pacific frontal system was coming and bringing wind warningsContinueContinue reading “Downwinder 2.0: Spanish Banks to Vanier Park”
Bowen Island: Checking Out the Coastline
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Despite the number of reported Covid-19 cases still being sky-high for British Columbia, it seems some people are following the new guidelines. At least that is what my sporadic client bookings would suggest. I am not complaining though, at least I am on the fortunate side of still having a job,ContinueContinue reading “Bowen Island: Checking Out the Coastline”
Crossing Burrard Inlet: A Reconnaissance Mission
Sunday, November 22, 2020 The view from Spanish Banks East Concession out over Burrard Inlet to Point Atkinson. Photo by Mon Jef Peeters. I have some lofty ideas on the horizon for my SUP adventures. I have yet to do an overnight trip. My long-term goal is to do the Sea to Sky Marine Trail from VancouverContinueContinue reading “Crossing Burrard Inlet: A Reconnaissance Mission”
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