KAYAKING - "To Banburrygreen" Skaha Lake February23rd2013

 

Had a great day paddling on Skaha Lake today. We paddled to Banburrygreen Campground and back to the N/E corner of the lake. Lots of sun today and yes.. the mosquitoes are out already.. must be spring only 23 days till "Official" Spring date but today was a great start even though it started to hail.

 

Kayakers: Robin Dunham and GuyThaLizard

 

LogDate:Log: 2/23/2013 6:09:10 PM 

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Up-The-River-With-A-Paddle KAYAKING: Okanagan River / Skaha Lake Feb17th_2013

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Bit of an overcast day today, saw my first Mosquito for 2013 today while paddling solo up the Okanagan River Channel in Penticton.

LogDate: 2/17/2013
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First February Kayaking - Skaha Lake Feb1st2012

Snapshots of the paddle

Well here are, the first of February 2013. Not much for snow and not much in the way of ice on Skaha Lake. Winter is almost over and we didn't get the deep freeze like we did last year. Starting February off with sunshine was awesome!




Paddling today with one of my old time paddle buddy's, Robin Dunham. We enjoyed a paddle in the sunshine along the East shoreline of Skaha Lake.






Video of todays paddle



Both Kayaks: Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145
LogDate:2/1/2013
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Transport Canada Regulations for Kayaks & Canoes etc.

Spring is almost here and people are getting ready to take up kayaking. Here are the Transport Canada Regulations for your new kayak or canoe. I have listed below a PDF file of these regulations for you to print off if you wish at the bottom of this page as well as a direct link to the Transport Canada site.

Paddle safe!

~Guy

Human-powered pleasure craft (including canoes, kayaks, rowboats and rowing shells)

 

 

Personal Lifesaving Appliances 

 

1. One (1) Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board

Note: A personal flotation device or lifejacket carried on board a human-powered pleasure craft operated in whitewater must be inherently buoyant.

2. One (1) buoyant heaving line at least 15m (49’3”) long

3. One (1) reboarding device

Note: A reboarding device is only required if the vertical height that must be climbed to reboard the pleasure craft from the water is over 0.5 m (1’8”). 

Visual Signals
Only required if the pleasure craft is over 6 m

4. One (1) watertight flashlight

5. Six (6) Canadian-approved flares of Type A (Rocket Parachute), B (Multi-Star) or C (Hand)

Note: Flares are not required for a pleasure craft that:

• is operating on a river, canal or lake in which it can never be more than one (1) nautical mile (1.852 km) from shore; or
• has no sleeping quarters and is engaged in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition.

Vessel Safety Equipment

6. One (1) bailer or manual bilge pump

OR

Bilge-pumping arrangements

Note: A bailer or manual bilge pump is not required for a pleasure craft that cannot hold enough water to make it capsize or a pleasure craft that has watertight compartments that are sealed and not readily accessible.

Navigation equipment

7. One (1) sound-signalling appliance that meets the applicable standards set out in the Collision Regulations 

OR

A sound-signalling device

8. Navigation lights that meet the requirements set out in the Collision Regulations

Note:

1. Navigation lights are only required if the pleasure craft is operated after sunset, before sunrise, or in periods of restricted visibility (fog, falling snow, etc.).
2. For a human-powered vessel, this requirement can be met with a watertight flashlight
   You can learn more about the requirements for your pleasure craft by consulting the navigation lights section of the Safe Boating Guide

9. One (1) magnetic compass

Note: A magnetic compass is not required if the pleasure craft is 8 m (26’3”) or less and is operated within sight of seamarks (navigation marks).

10. One (1) radar reflector is required under certain conditions

 

 

Date modified:

2010-05-14

 

 

 

DIRECT LINK: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-equipment-size-unpowered-192.htm

PDF file of the regulations below:

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Kayaking Oyster Bay (Vancouver Island) By: MissyRoss72

MissyRoss72 and Brian are kayaking enthusiast friends of ours,  Vernon BC area residents. This video you will see her significant other (Brian) paddling in, and enjoying some waves. Awesome costal scenery including Sea Lions which we don't see at home here in the Okanagan Valley. Brian is in his Pelican Kayak. Enjoy the video and subscribe to MissyRoss72's YouTube channel to keep up to date with their adventures.

 

 

Published on Jan 11, 2013

Kayaking thru some waves at Oyster Bay on Vancouver Island. Later we saw some pretty neat creatures chillin'.

by MissyRoss72

 

~GuyThaLizard

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"Kayaking SPIDER LAKE Vancouver Island" by MissyRoss72

Published on Jan 11, 2013

Brian and I kayaking at Spider Lake on Vancouver Island. Small lake with lots of arms to explore.

by MissyRoss72

 

 

 

 

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More about Spider Lake

• http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/spider_lk/
• http://www.vancouverisland.com/parks/?id=409
• http://www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/googlemap/1737/

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North End Skaha Lake - Kayaking LOG: January 11th 2013

Skaha Lake today was mostly calm. With a temp of about 0c. After a week of snow and overcast skies it was nice to see. I paddled solo on the North end of the lake today. The sky as you can see was awesome, the blue sky was too inviting to pass up.





LogDate: 1/11/2013
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"Kayaking Winter Winds" - SNOW DAY Skaha Lake Log:Jan6th2013

With a 35kmh headwind from the South with gusts at least 40kmh. I attempted to paddle along the East shoreline towards Okanagan Falls (South from my area) but couldn't get past the point (approx 1.5km away), after numerous attempts I finally packed it in for the day and managed to at least get some paddle video and photos and a heck of a workout. The Tsunami glided well, the rudder made a huge difference while heading into the windy waves.






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LogDate:1/6/2013
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How to make an outdoor sauna By Peter Armitage (kayakers.nf.ca)

In these days of winter cold & snow outside I was looking for ways to warm up out there after a paddle and I found this DIY outdoor sauna idea to be interesting. Thought I would share the info with all you kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts frienda & followers.
~Guy

I created a PDF as a backup if the below doesn't display properly ~GTL.

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How to make an outdoor sauna

By Peter Armitage <SOURCE-LINK>

Interested in trying an outdoor sauna on your next kayak camping trip? It's not hard to set up and use a sauna. Here's a brief explanation on how to do it.  Note that this is not a no-trace, low-impact activity as you must build a substantial fire in order to heat the sauna stones, cut 8 alder sticks, and pick fir boughs for the flooring. Note also that there are some risks involved in this activity, namely, the risk of burning from contact with hot stones. Also, it's not a good idea to take a sauna and cold dip thereafter if you have pre-existing heart issues.

My approach is inspired by the Innu steam tent (sweat lodge) which is called matutishan (mutt-a-shan) in the Innu language.  I've done three sweats in Max Penashue's sweat lodge in Labrador so I have a good idea of how's its done.  Moreover, we tried it at the KNL kayak camping trip to Tickles, St. Mary's Bay, on June 28, 2008, so I know it works using our improvised method.  Here's a couple photos of an Innu matutishan frame as well as one "in action."

Left and right - steam tent frames (8 alder poles, fir bough flooring). Centre - two Innu men taking a break in their small steam tent. Thumbnails - click on an image to enlarge.

Ingredients

1-2 tarps, 3 collapsible tent poles 4 metres in length (or 8 alder sticks 2 metres long each), fir boughs, 7 cobble stones/rocks, collapsible shovel (green one from Canadian Tire), twine, a large pot or plastic bucket for water, towels.

Steps in setting up and using a sauna

1. Select 7 cobble stones/rocks each about 25 cm (10 in) in diameter, preferably of granite or some other material that will not split apart easily in the intense heat of the fire.

2. Build a large fire early in the evening so that you can heat your 7 stones for a least 2 hours prior to use. The stones should be red hot by the time you are ready to start the sauna. Of course, you should not be building an outdoor fire if the nearby terrain is dry and the fire hazard high. Also, try to keep your environmental footprint to a minimum by burning driftwood (rather than standing deadwood), and by using an existing hearth should one exist.

3. Meanwhile, while your stones are baking in the fire, select some dry level ground nearby that is sheltered from the wind, yet close to the shore in the event that you want to go for a cool splash when finished in the tent. NB - the fire and the sauna must be close to one another so that you do not have far to carry the hot stones.

4. Create the frame using 8 alder sticks, one end jabbed into the ground, the thin ends tied together with twine at the centre, top. Each stick should be something like 2 metres in length.  I knew prior to our arrival that there is no alder at Tickles, so I took along three break-apart tent poles to use that vary in length from 4 metres (12 ft) to 5.5 metres (17 ft). The ends of these were stuck in the ground at six places and they were tied together at the top where they crossed one another.  Your tent should be able to accommodate 4 to 8 people with the stone pit "hearth" in the centre.  A footprint for the sauna tent of about 2.5 x 2.5 metres should do the trick. You don't want it to be too large, however, or it will have trouble holding the heat.

5. Dig a small pit in the centre of the floor about 20 cm (8 in) deep, and 40 cm (16 in) x 40 cm square to hold your hot stones. An alternative to digging a pit is to lay out some flat slabs of rock where the hot stones will be placed. You need some insulation so that the hot stones do not ignite the grass or fir boughs.

6. Lay your fir bough flooring, one bough at a time, starting at the back of the sauna tent. You only need a thin layer, but it should completely cover the ground so that you have a comfortable carpet of boughs to sit on.  The boughs must be laid with the flat undersides facing up. This produces a relatively flat surface on the floor.  It will take about 3-4 very large arm loads of boughs to cover the tent floor. The boughs will exude a lovely odor as the hot steam fills the tent.

7. Cover the frame with one or more tarps. You will lift up one part of the tarp in order to enter and exit the tent. The entrance way should be close to your fire.

8. When ready for the sauna, gently lift the hot stones out of the fire, and carry them VERY CAREFULLY to the pit at the centre of your tent. They are friggin' hot so don't drop them on your feet. You'll need first aid if you do!  Place the large pot or bucket of water inside the tent.

Tony Roestenberg lifting a hot stone into place while Ty Evans assists with the "door" (photo Martina Schaefer).

9. The participants are now ready to enter the tent. Be sure to warn people not to touch the hot stones, otherwise, they'll suffer a very serious burn. Once everyone is inside and the "door" shut, slowly poor the water on the hot stones being sure not to scald yourself with the hot steam coming off the stones. Add water as needed depending on your comfort level with the heat and the steam.  When it starts to cool off a bit, add more water to jack up the heat.

Five of us participated in the sauna at Tickles. We were in it for about 30 minutes during which time we poured close to 10 gallons of water on the stones. We put five stones in for a start, and then two more about half way through so that we could keep the heat up.

It was a very good sweat, which two of us relieved with a quick dip in the cold water of Pinchgut Tickle.  Towels are kept outside the sauna tent because the humidity inside is extreme.

http://www.kayakers.nf.ca/sea_kayaking/camping/sauna.htm

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Other Links related: http://www.campingroadtrip.com/outdoor-living-newsletter-november-2011/how-to-build-a-camping-sauna

"Robin's Poggies & Spray Skirt" Skaha Lake Kayaking Dec31st2012

Today the temp was -3c with a 10 kmh Head Wind from the South while paddling on the lake with Robin Dunham. We paddled into the wind to the Dog Beach, about one hour from our put-in spot. The wind felt quite brisk against the face but we dressed accordingly for the cold weather paddling.

As we passed by the reeds in the water, there was Ice forming at the lake edge of the reeds that looked like little Christmas ornament bulbs. 

Robin purchased a Spray Shirt  for his kayak yesterday and Pogies for his paddle to keep himself warm. Robin says it made a huge difference he also said I looked like a kayak robber today, but.. you got to do what you got to do to stay warm. 

The old Dog Beach was our "Turn-around point", about one hour South of our Put-In spot.

With the overcast sky and the wind it  felt  that  much colder paddling today. In one of the shots may be hard for you to see but there are about 4 swans ahead of us, they were keeping an eye on us as we passed by. Back at our Put-In spot where the reeds are, managed to snap a few pics to show you.

 

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Getting ready to go paddle.

Log: 12/12/2012 7:56:31 AM Had a skiff of snow this morning. Skaha Lake is calm Okanagan Lake should be similar. Getting ready to go paddle along the South East shoreline of Okanagan this morning.

 

Here are some shots of Skaha Lake.

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Kayaking Cosens Bay By Kayaker: MissyRoss72

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by MissyRoss72



Located in Vernon, BC, Canada. Located 8 km south of Vernon city centre off Hwy 6.

Roughly 700 metres in length and 20 metres in width, Cosens Bay Beach is the second best beach in Vernon BC and one of the least known beaches due to poor access and promotion. Located in Kalamalka Provincial Park a couple kilometres from the nearest parking spots. The sand is a natural yellow with some round rocks in the water. Sometimes there are bears in the area but I've never heard of anyone being hurt by them. Other wild animals include deer (morning), mountain goats, ducks, geese etc. (quote James Love's Guide to Vernon's Beaches MORE..)

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Calm Skaha Lake - KayakLog Nov-26-2012

LogDate: November 26, 2012
Sunshine day kayaking on Skaha Lake. Nice to have these beautiful days to enjoy before Christmas.

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Kayaking at Pinaus Lake, Falkland B.C. by missyross72

Published on Nov 24, 2012 by MissyRoss72

 

 

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Lake Info: http://www.pinauslake.com/

 

 

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Kayaking Sugar Lake 2011 By MissyRoss72 (1 of ShuswapKayak's Fav places)

Another great video published on Nov 21, 2012 by missyross72

One of ShuswapKayaks's favorite areas to paddle.

 

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KAYAKING: Video by: MissyRoss72 Kalamalka Lake in the Okanagan Valley

 

MissyRoss72's 1st kayaking trip video. Kalamalka Lake in the Okanagan Valley, BC Canada

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KAYAKING: Paddle on Skaha Lake to Sickle Point and back. Sept2-2012

My sister and BF came for a visit so Kathy McA and I took them out for a paddle. What a great day for a paddle!

 

Direct link to My EveryTrail post

 

KAYAKING: Paddle on Skaha Lake to Sickle Point and back. Sept2-2012 at EveryTrail

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KAYAKING: Paddle on Skaha Lake to Sickle Point and back. Sept2-2012

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Skaha Lake SUNSET

Warm day today 31c sunshine all day here in Penticton.

Here is our long range forecast for Penticton. Warm (some would say hot) weather here. Today the Lake Temp was 24c (Skaha Lake) and with more great weather still to come it should rise even more for August. Looking forward to August Long Weekend Kayak trip to Rattlesnake Island