Level 1 SUP Checkout
This is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use the SUP fleet who have not already completed a Club Locarno SUP checkout.
Please come 10 minutes early ready to go with wet suit/swim gear on!
Checkout starts on time.
Be prepared to have fun and get wet - everyone must complete a mandatory self-rescue :) No prior SUP experience is required for the level 1 checkout.
*Wetsuits suggested for cooler spring weather. *Please bring your Jericho/Club ID.
This free one-hour checkout is all members need to start paddling our SUP boards.
Checkouts primarily cover board care (e.g. boards should never be put down on hard ground, and must never be beached - step off the board well before hitting the beach). You will also need to show you can rescue yourself if you fall in the water (just climb back onto the board).
No prior experience is required for the level 1 checkout. Please find more info on what we will be covered: https://www.clublocarno.com/SUP-Checkout-Level-1
Inflatable SUPs must be rented in order to use them as a day rental or on overnight trips. A board can be rented for up to four days, and rentals are limited to two inflatables per member. You take full responsibility for loss and damage when you rent gear from the club. More details on rentals can be found here.
Rentals are on a first-come, first served basis according to registration date. Lessons and other club events have priority over rentals, so please check the calendar for scheduled lessons when planning your trip. Boards cannot be removed from Jericho ahead of time so you should plan on picking up the inflatable SUP(s) either at dusk of the evening prior to rental or early morning on the day of the rental.
When you pickup your rental SUP, you must sign out the boat under "Trip" on the Craft Signout including the date and estimated time of return.
You will need to enter a rental code (emailed to you) to complete this booking process online.
Club trip to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park just of Naniamo.
This trip is aimed at kayakers who are beginner campers but others are welcome to join us if there is room. Priority will be given to those who want to gain camping experience and test their skills rolling on & off BC Ferries. We'll take up to ten kayaks (12 people assuming couples in doubles).
This is a joint adventure with SUP fleet. SUP fleet participants can also register on the SUP Trip event.
For kayakers: this is a roll-on roll-off camping trip. We will transport the kayaks to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (and gain experience lashing kayaks onto cars). We will roll onto the ferry, roll-off at Discovery Bay, walk the kayaks to the launching site and paddle to Saysutshun.
For SUP: probably need some cars to travel on the ferry to carry the SUPs. But some may be able to walk on carrying camping gear and take the bus/taxi to the Saysutshun ferry,
We have a group campsite for two nights (Friday, Saturday).
For kayakers: the longest day will be up to 20 km of paddling depending on weather conditions and group skills. Depending on numbers, we may split into two groups for day excursions. Day trip destinations will depend on the weather:
This is an explorer trip: paddling will be more aimed at exploring the coastline and islands.
We have the option of eating a supper at the Dinghy Dock Pub on neighbouring Protection Island
Pre-requisite experience: Level 1 skills. Some experience paddling in wind and chop. Ability to paddle at 3-4 km/h for 4-5 hours or 15-20km (with breaks). Competent in self-rescues and assisted rescue.
We will be limited to 12 campers, so if more apply to join we will select names based on experience or at random. There will be a trip planning meeting with all participants the week before the trip and a test paddle as a group from Jericho.
Transportation: we will need cars for transporting kayaks to Horseshoe Bay. We'll book as walk-on passengers (with kayaks) with BC Ferries
Costs: Club Locarno trip fee, ferry, share of camping fee, share of parking fee at Horseshoe Bay.
Any questions about the trip, please contact Mark at kayaking@clublocarno.com
Club trip to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park just off Nanaimo. SUP fleet members will travel to the island by car and ferry, transporting the SUPs to be used for morning and afternoon paddles from our campsite.
This trip is open to all SUP fleet members and beginner campers are welcome. We'll take two inflatable SUPS and up to four additional SUPs. We could take up to 12 people including guests with some doing morning SUPs and others doing afternoon excursions.
This is a joint adventure with Kayak fleet. We will all share a group campsite and lots of camaraderie! Kayak fleet participants are advised to register on the Kayak Trip event.
For SUP: we need some cars to travel on the ferry to transport the SUPs from the club and onto the ferry at Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo. Pay parking is available in the park near the second ferry to Saysutshun. This ferry is a walk ferry so we will need to carry on camping gear.
For SUP: there will be morning and afternoon paddles depending on weather conditions and group skills. Depending on numbers, we may split into two groups for half-day excursions. Day trip destinations will depend on the weather and focus on exploring the coastline of the island.
This is an easy explorer trip: paddling will be more aimed at exploring the coastline and island.
We have the option of eating a supper at the Dinghy Dock Pub on neighbouring Protection Island a very short paddle away.
Pre-requisite experience: Level 1 skills.
We will be limited to 12 campers, so if more apply to join we will select names based on experience or at random. There will be a trip planning meeting with all participants the week before the trip and a pre trip paddle as a group from Jericho.
Transportation: we will need cars for transporting SUPs to Horseshoe Bay and reservations to transport them to Nanaimo.
Any questions about the trip, please contact Gay at sup@clublocarno.com or for Kayaking Mark at kayaking@clublocarno.com
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