27 Results for author: David

A River with Two Tales

Two stories, one that happened on the Alouette River on January 29th, and one that never happened at all. More

Here is the proposed 2023 trips list, for discussion at February 8 BCC General Meeting.  We will need to know if these are the trips Beavers want during the official paddling season, and then we will do our best to make them happen. Please keep in ... More

Voyageur Brigades now seeking Paddlers: Katie S (as told to Dave W)

Plans are afoot for two voyageur brigades this summer.  Here is some intel gleaned from BCC member Katie S: Fort Assiniboine Bicentennial Brigade - Athabasca River July 6 to 14, 2023: from Whitecourt AB to Athabasca AB. The trip will be 6 days on ... More

Squamish River Paddle, Sunday January 15, 2023

"There’s nothing like a mid-winter paddle that starts and ends with a swim... but that’s getting ahead of the story..." More

BCC Long Trips Meeting – Wed Jan 25, 7 pm to 9 pm by Zoom

This is an opportunity for Beaver members to begin planning their own extended canoe trips for the coming year.   Each attendee will have a chance to express his or her interest in going on a trip, or to propose a trip of their own.  All ... More

What’s up with WhatsApps? – A Seymour Trips Message Group!

Seymour Paddling – When it Rains Enough What’s Up with WhatsApps   We now have a great new tool for organizing impromptu paddles and last minute communications on planned or impromptu trips. What’s that you say ? Why it’s WhatsApp for ... More

Sep 25th BCC Annual River Cleanup on Lower Coquitlam

Trish, Dave B, Serrat, Mike, Dave W, Jenny W, Jen W in boats and Jiri S on banks. See Pic here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02BeVdM969sn86bRsGPG1TaTb6XwGAmDG4ypaR2DkKUm9Psa2RAg4Bt7jM3EEbPAqrl&id=100004587526640   More

Adams River Campout Gr. 2 & 3 – Sep 2 to 6

September 2-6 2022 is the Adam’s River Labour Day weekend coming as usual at the Lewis’. Canoes are us; but kayaks inflatable SUP and a waiver is all you need. So please consider coming to a great run and likely there will probably be a Clearwater ... More

BCC Canoe Camping Trip to Granite Falls Jul 22 – 25, 2022

Seeking expressions of interest for a BCC canoe camping trip from Deep Cove, north to camp at Bergs Landing, and to visit Granite Falls, Croker Island and Indian River estuary.  Register Early.  Contact: Dave W westell@shaw.ca   More

Trip Report: Deep Cove: March 27, 2022

What started out as a bleak, grey cool day threatening rain ended up as a nice day with sunshine!  Never trust the weatherman here on the west coast. Our launch was at a new location that we were not familiar with so it turns out that both Mike and ... More