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Submitted by Richard Chesham on July 12, 2018 - 6:10pm

OPPS The kayak Races are Thurs. July 19 NOT AUG 19th. Thanks toTerry For the proof reading

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26/07/2018 (1 week)

2nd. Annual Kayak Races

Submitted by Richard Chesham on July 12, 2018 - 9:56am

Reminder for the Lasqueti Yacht Club Kayak race on Aug 19Th. at Spring Bay 3:00 P.M.
Participants must have there own craft as we do not have any loaners
All Participants must wear a PFD (what we use to call a life Jacket)
There is no need to pre-register
Registration $1. per person per race for club members $2. per person per race non members
There will be 3 races
A relay, A paddle board, and a longer single race.
Spectators Welcome
Polish Sausage on a bun to be sold
Bring your own Liquid refreshments

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26/07/2018 (1 week)

Ride to Victoria Sunday?

Submitted by reverend on July 11, 2018 - 8:15am

Our pal, Blues man Howlin Houndog, is looking for a ride to Victoria this Sunday, off either ferry, and is happy to pay for gas. Please contact Tim at 250-607-7094 if you can help.

On a related note, anyone know a good Volvo mechanic in Victoria?

Rockshow! XII this Saturday

Submitted by reverend on July 11, 2018 - 8:11am

Back for year 12, come check out the bands from near and far! Great music, food and beverages. $25 for the whole day, seniors and family rates available. Come support live music!

Free Ferry Fare to Vancouver Aug. 1st

Submitted by admin on July 8, 2018 - 7:40pm

Jen McGowan will be home on Lasqueti at the end of July but really needs a ride back to Vancouver on Aug. 1st (any ferry).

Jen has a medical assist pass for the BC Ferries, so your fare will be paid in full!

Need to make a trip to Vancouver?  Make a plan with Jen for Aug. 1st :-)

Call Jen if you can help:

  • 1-250-574-8549
    or
  • 1-604-412-0123

thanks!

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22/07/2018 (6 days)

Extra sailings for holidays

Submitted by WPM on July 7, 2018 - 8:41am
Event Date: 
Aug 6 2018 - 6:45pm
Event Date: 
Sep 3 2018 - 6:45pm

Extra sailings : 2018 summer holiday Mondays:

Monday August 6th is BC Day :  extra sailing from False Bay 6:45

Monday Sept 3rd is Labour Day : extra sailing from False Bay 6:45

 

 

2nd. Annual Kayak Races

Submitted by Richard Chesham on July 6, 2018 - 9:28am

The Lasqueti Yacht Club
Will be having the Second Annual Kayak Races
WHERE; Spring Bay
WHEN; Thursday July 19Th.
Races start at 3pm on the beach.
FORMAT; There will be 3 Races this year.
Race #1 is a "fun" relay race. 2 paddlers, one does one loop then an exchange on the beach and the 2nd kayaker does another loop and finishes. Team must use the same kayak. This format may allow for some mayhem on the beach that will be great for spectator viewing.
Race #2; A short stand up paddle board race.
Race #3' This is a double loop, one person race for those who want a longer race.

Prizes to be awarded for first place in each race.
There will be 2 age categories. 1 under 16 and 1 over 16.

Entry fees are $1. per participant per race for Yacht Club Members. Fees for non members will be $2. per person per race.

Everyone Welcome. Come to participate in 1, 2, or 3 races or just come out to watch.
Last Year was a lot of fun and a good time was had by all.
Bring your own Liquid refreshments.

Polish sausage on a bun will be available for sale

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20/07/2018 (3 days)

another view on vaccine safety

Submitted by birchbarkbobananda on July 6, 2018 - 4:25am

hi there and greetings from another paradise isle at the 60th parallel in Finland’s Åland Islands

Are you thinking about giving up to the rush and murmor of the mainstream torrent downstream like a dead fish to accept that vaccines are safe and effective consider the following first.

bear with me this a bit longer……:-)

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Marimba on the Dock

Submitted by joseph on July 4, 2018 - 10:51pm
Event Date: 
Jul 22 2018 - 7:00pm

Makeke Marimba will play our annual dock party Sunday July 22.

The music starts when the dock is clear of traffic from the last ferry, and the dancing will go on until sunset :-)

Dancers, jugglers, swimmers, boaters, and merry-makers of all kinds welcome as always.

Special guests, new pieces, and old favourites.  Hope to see you there.

Summer Hours At Provisions Start July 1st

Submitted by False Bay Provisions on July 3, 2018 - 9:57am

Hi everyone, we hope you are all enjoying the beginning of summer, it sure is gorgeous out today!

We are posting today is to let you all know we have changed the opening hours of False Bay Provisions as of July 1st. The hours are as follows..