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SKIPPERS BOOK June 27, 2016

Host Nations

Skatin Nation

Samahquam Nation

Welcome to the 2016 Pulling Together Canoe Journey, a “Journey Back to the Future”. We will be travelling through Lil’wat, In-SHUCK-ch, Xa'xtsa and Sts’ailes traditional lands by land and water with main camps located at Xit’olacw, Skatin and Sts’ailes; independent tent camps will be at Bremner Creek beach and Long Island Bay campsites. After leaving Mt. Currie we will be completely “off the grid”, with no cellular phone service, until reaching the lower part of Harrison Lake. The safety crew has a satellite phone and radio communications to first response agencies. Main Camps Three main camps with vehicle access and ample room for camping are located at Mt. Currie, Skatin and Sts’ailes, for details on amenities and detailed locations refer to the Ground Crew Book. Independent Camps Two independent nights for the paddlers will happen as we move down Harrison Lake; no road access is possible due to forestry construction along the Sts’ailes FSR while we journey through and the camp locations can be described as “rough”. The organizers will arrange for food to be transported, communal cooking equipment, and portable toilets/pit toilets to be available. There is no running water or electrical power at either of the camp locations! All paddlers MUST bring their own camping equipment and personal supplies, and everything needed MUST fit in one backpack or bag! Recommended items are:

Due to the capacity of the support boats, paddler’s bags may need to be transported in your canoe, so please pack only the essentials! Please do not bring your own cook stoves or pots and pans on the independent camping days, everything for cooking meals will be supplied.

Compact Tent (sharing with others of your family required)

Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Snacks Dishes, bowls and cups and utensils Insect repellent Toilet paper Hand sanitizer Packable lantern or flashlight Spare batteries! Footwear for canoe and camp

Sun-shielding hat Short sleeve shirts Underwear Swimsuit Shorts or convertible pants Sun-shielding shirt (long sleeves) and pants Spray jacket or rainwear (jacket and pants) Synthetic vest or jacket (for insulation) Synthetic gloves or mittens Personal water container Biodegradable soap/shampoo Backpack to hold all of the above items

Contact information

2016 Planning Committee

Planning Coordinator Kerry Lumsden 604-751-4582 [email protected]

Lil’wat Nation Maxine Bruce 604-894-6115 ext 2465 [email protected]

Lil’wat Nation Rebecca Wells 604-906-1996 [email protected]

Lil’wat Nation Jolene Andrew 778-918-1577 [email protected]

Samahquam Nation Tammy Peters 604-905-8526 [email protected]

Skatin Nation Gabriel Williams 604-854-9777 [email protected]

Xa’xtsa D’Art Newton 604-992-3150 [email protected]

Sts’ailes Sonya Williams 604-796-9601 [email protected]

Sts’ailes Harvey Paul 604-796-2116 [email protected]

Health Representative Paolo Ciocca 604-693-6952 [email protected]

Water Safety Planning Rod Tulett 604-313-9486 [email protected]

PT Board Member Rob Longley 778-233-9521 [email protected]

PT board Member Emanuela Sheena 250-460-1215 [email protected]

Key Journey Contacts

Ground Crew Leader Kerry Lumsden 604-751-4582

Alternate Ground Crew Leader Jolene Andrew 778-918-1577

Primary Safety Officer Rob Longley 778-233-9521

Volunteer Coordinator Jolene Andrew 778-918-1577

Transportation Coordinator D’Art Newton 604-992-3150

PT Board Contact Emanuela Sheena 250-460-1215

Chief Cook – Sts’ailes camp Madeline Gabriel 604-826-1195 Chief Cook – Mt Currie/Skatin camp Paul Charron 604-907-3885 Media Relations Kerry Lumsden 604-751-4582

Support Boat Call Signs

SURREY SAR RCMP NAVY 1 (RHIB)

PEMBERTON SAR CONSERVATION NAVY 2

Ground Camp Addresses

02 – 04 Jul Mt. Currie – Xit’olacw Community School, 11096 Black Bear Rd. Mt Currie, BC

04 – 06 Jul Skatin – Head of the Lake School, about Km 52 on In-SHUCK-ch Forest Service Road, BC

06 – 11 Jul Sts’ailes – Sports Field , 4690 Salish Way, Agassiz, BC

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Safety Equipment Requirements Mandatory by Transport Canada – No canoes will be allowed to participate without all mandatory equipment on board – A safety officer will be checking each day before launching. Skippers will have a PT Canoe Safety/Daily Checklist to assist safety officer in tracking crew #’s & confirming safety equipment is on board.

Transport Canada Mandatory Paddling Gear

PFD Every paddlecraft is required to have "one Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board." Inflatable PFDs and belt packs are popular with boarders and other paddlers because of their low profile. You must be wearing an inflatable device for it to be legal (an excellent habit to get into with foam-filled flotation devices too).

Sound Signalling Device

Every paddlecraft must have "one sound-signalling appliance that meets the applicable standards set out in the Collision Regulations, or a sound-signalling device." Provided it's pealess, a simple whistle (like the one that comes attached to many PFDs) fulfills this requirement.

Heaving Line

Every paddlecraft is required to have "one buoyant heaving line at least 15m long." A combination throwline/towline is more useful for most craft-to-craft rescues in open water, and for towing tired or seasick paddlers

Bailer or Pump

"One bailer or manual bilge pump or bilge-pumping arrangements." A simple scoop made from a cut-up bleach bottle would fulfill the law, but a proper pump will empty your boat faster.

Flashlight If you're paddling in darkness, fog, or snow, or if your craft is more than 6m long you're required to carry a "watertight flashlight". The larger canoes will need to carry a flashlight (it can be part of your camping kit).

Compass

The requirement for "One magnetic compass" doesn't apply if your boat is 8m or less and you're paddling within sight of seamarks (navigation marks). Some Canoes exceed the 8M length and will need to carry a Compass.

Pulling Together Mandatory Safety Equipment

Spare Paddle Each canoe must carry at least one spare paddle.

First Aid Kit The support boats will have a large first aid kit available, each canoe must also carry a small (Level 1) first aid kit.

Painter

Each canoe must have a 8 Metre (25ft) painter (bow line) securely attached to the front of the canoe.

Skippers’ Code of Conduct

A strong skipper strives to be humble and grateful; they listen with an open mind and open heart at all times. They are leaders who are responsible for the lives of the pullers in their canoes. As a skipper:

I will respect and follow all safety recommendations made by the water and land safety officers.

I will acknowledge my limitations and be open to receiving assistance and guidance as needed.

I will be an active & respectful member of the skipper community by fully participating in all required skipper meetings.

I will respect myself by being physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually prepared to skip.

I will respect other skippers' time and expertise by arriving at skippers meetings on time and

welcoming teachings from seasoned skippers.

I will respect the water, weather, and hazards.

I will take care of my crew by ensuring I choose pullers that are prepared mentally, spiritually, emotionally and spiritually to be on the water.

I will be a role model for Pulling Together Canoe Society vision, mission, and core values on and off

the water.

Expectations at Skippers Meetings

1. These are meetings, not Circles 2. Each Canoe Family will send at least one representative, prepared and punctual 3. The purpose of the meetings are to pass on important and pertinent information 4. All skippers must respect and follow the Skippers Code of Conduct

SKIPPER CHECKLIST SAMPLE

To be filled out each morning and after lunch breaks. A safety representative will confirm information and sign and bring

to Safety Vessel. (M – morning, L – after lunch)

Canoe Family: Your family name

Day #: 1

Skipper: Bob Sea Eagle Contact: 250-123-4567

Ground Crew: Bob Seasick Contact: 250-123-5678

#of Crew (M): 19 (L): 18

Safety Equipment (Mandatory)

On Board Comments

PDF’s for all crew Must be worn at all times.

Extra Paddle (STEERING)

Throw Rope

Signaling device

Bailing device

First Aid Kit

VHF Radio

Painter Line

Stern Line

VHF Channel Lead Canoe Sweep Canoe

NOTES

Map Legend:

Canoe Launching/Recovery Site

Overnight Stop (Canoes left on beach)

Main Ground Camp

Independent Tent Camp

Break Stop

Lunch Stop

ORIENTATION DAY

DAY 1 Saturday 02/07/2016

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Lead Canoe

Sweep Canoe Radio Ch

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Astro Weather Forecast

Sunrise Sunset Winds Outlook

Moonrise Moonset Visibility Sea State

Safe Havens Protocol

Welcoming from Lil’wat

Concerns and Hazards

Timings

1600 Skippers Meeting

1000 Launch Site Canoes Staging Area Nelson Road immediate left after crossing on Xi’olacw Bridge over Birkenhead River

Safety equipment Checks Trailers to be parked at 687 Lillooet Lake Rd once canoes launched.

Notes

Xi’olacw Community School main camp 11096 Black Bear Rd. Mt Currie V0N2K0

Modified 23 June 16

MT. CURRIE TO DRIFTWOOD BAY (21.5 Km)

DAY 2 Sunday 03/07/2016

0900 Mt. Currie Launch 1000 Strawberry Pt. 7.3 Km 1.5 Hrs

1100 Strawberry Pt. 1200 Twin Creeks 5Km 1.0 Hrs Safety Demo at Lunch

1300 Twin Creeks 1430 Driftwood Bay 7.7Km 1.5Hrs

Lead Canoe Sweep Canoe

Radio Ch

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Sunrise 0508 Sunset 2116 Winds Outlook

Moonrise

0446 Moonset 2024 Visibility Sea State


Multiple sites along lake (North Side of Lake preferred)

Brushing and blessing of canoes


Shallow water in Birkenhead River Possible current at mouth of Lillooet River on entry to lake Possible logs and debris in the water Emergency Evacuation sites: Strawberry Point Rec Site - Twin Creek Rec Site - Driftwood Bay Rec Site

Timings

0730 Skippers Meeting 1300 Canoes Depart

0800 All Paddlers at Launch Site of Canoes 1430 Arrive Driftwood bay

0900 Canoes Depart 1500 Transport back to Mt Currie Camp

1030 AM Break – Strawberry Pt.

1200 Lunch – Twin Ck Recreation Site

Notes

Modified 14 June 2016 RT

DRIFTWOOD BAY TO Q’aLaTKu7eM (SAMAHQUAM) (17Km)

DAY 3 Monday 04/07/2016

1030 Driftwood Bay 1200 Canal Camp 7.3 Km 1.5 Hrs

1300 Canal Camp 1430 Q’aLaTKu7eM 9.6 Km 1.5 Hrs


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Moonrise 0546 Moonset 2115 Visibility Sea State


Lake shore, North Side preferred due to road access One canoe designated to ask permission to come ashore


Current in Lillooet River at Narrows between lakes stay in centre of river. Once in Little Lillooet lake (after lunch stop) all Canoes MUST stay to the west side of the lake as they approach Q’aLaTKu7eM (Samahquam), a support boat will be stationed at the river entrance to prevent canoes being drawn downstream. Emergency Evacuation sites: Driftwood Bay Rec Site, Canal Camp (km 25 In-SHUCK-ch FSR), Q’aLaTKu7eM

Timings

0700 Skippers Meeting 1300 Depart Canal Camp

0730 Busses Depart Mt. Currie 1430 Arrive Q’aLaTKu7eM

1030 Depart Driftwood Bay 1530 All Canoes pulled from water if possible Paddlers move to Skatin Camp

1200 Lunch at Canal Camp

Notes

Ground Move Day from Mt. Currie to Skatin (Head of the Lake School)

Modified 14 June 2016 RT

SKATIN

DAY 4 Tuesday 05/07/2016

0730 Skippers Meeting Move canoes from Q’aLaTKu7eM to Port Douglas by trailer

1900 Skippers Meeting for next day’s leg


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Land based activities only


All families should get together the personal supplies and equipment they will need for the 2 independent nights, there is very little time to do this in the morning of Day 5!

Timings

0730 Skippers Meeting for portage

0900 Begin movement of Canoes by trailer

1900 Skippers Meeting in advance of next day

Notes

PORT DOUGLAS TO BREMNER CREEK (16Km)

DAY 5 Wednesday 06/07/2016

0900 Port Douglas 1100 Trethewey Creek 7.5Km <2 Hrs May bypass and go to lunch site if paddlers not tired

1200 Trethewey Creek 1230 5 Mile Bay 2 Km <1 Hr Lunch Site

1400 5 Mile Bay 1500 Bremner Creek 4.6Km 1 Hr Independent Tent Camp


Radio Ch 62A


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West Shore of Harrison Lake


Emergency Evacuation sites: Tipella Log Sort (First Aid) (N49° 44' 15" W122° 09' 01") Trethewey Creek Power Plant (First Aid not confirmed) (N49° 42' 14" W122° 04' 41" Bremner Creek Camp (N49° 40' 12" W122° 00' 51") Harrison Hot Springs (nearest ambulance access) NOTE: STS’AILES FSR CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC, NO SHORE SUPPORT POSSIBLE

Timings

0830 All Paddlers at Port Douglas

0900 Depart Port Douglas

1100 Morning Break

1230 Lunch

1500 Arrive at Bremner Creek and set-up camp

Notes

MAIN CAMP MOVE >350Km to STS’AILES by road Independent Camping first night, no road access.

Modified 14 June RT

BREMNER CREEK TO LONG ISLAND BAY (25Km)

DAY 6 Thursday 07/07/2016

0630 Bremner Creek 0800 Trio Creek 6.4Km 1.5Hrs Protocol at Doctors Point

0900 Trio Creek 1000 Kirkland Creek 5.5Km 1 Hr

1100 Kirkland Creek 1230 20 Mile bay 8Km 1.5Hrs Lunch stop

1330 20 Mile Bay 1430 Long Island Bay 5.5Km 1 Hr Independent tent camp


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Bremner Creek, Trio Creek, Kirkland Creek, Hale Creek

Doctors Point Petroglyph, traditionally offerings made for safe passage down lake


Open Water, possible strong opposing winds during afternoon, very long leg, skippers to watch paddlers are hydrated and for fatigue. Emergency Evacuation Sites: Trio Creek (N49° 37' 49" W121° 57' 44") Kirkland Creek (N49° 35' 36" W121° 55' 32") Hale Creek (closest road access along Sts’ailes FSR) (N49° 28' 33" W121° 51' 39")

Timings

0600 Skippers Meeting 1430 Arrive at Long Island Bay camp

0630 Depart Bremner Creek

0900 Depart Trio Creek

1100 Depart Kirkland Creek

1330 Depart 20 Mile Bay

Notes

Independent Camping second night Re-supply of water and food to Hale Creek from Sts’ailes, will need transport by boat to island

Modified 14 June RT

LONG ISLAND BAY TO HARRISON HOT SPRINGS (19.5Km)

DAY 7 Friday 08/07/2016

0730 Long Island Bay 0900 Cartmell Creek 7.5Km 1.5Hrs

1000 Cartmell Creek 1200 Harrison Hot Springs 12Km 2Hrs

Lead Canoe Sweep Canoe Radio Ch 62A


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South Shore of Harrison Lake, Harrison Hot Springs Welcoming by Sts’ailes


Open Water, limited shore access due to steep shoreline, possible strong winds during afternoon. Emergency Evacuation sites: Hale Creek (Road Access) (N49° 28' 33" W121° 51' 39") Camp Cove (Road Access) (N49° 22' 20" W121° 50' 12")

Harrison Hot Springs

Timings


0730 Depart Long Island Bay Campsite

1000 Depart Cartmell Creek

1200 Arrive Harrison Hot Springs

Notes

Road access to Camp Cove and Hale Creek along Sts’ailes FSR

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HARRISON HOT SPRINGS TO STS’AILES (10Km)

DAY 8 Saturday 09/07/2016

0730 Skippers Meeting 0800 Paddlers leave for Harrison by road

1000 Depart Harrison HS

1200 Arrive Sts’ailes Beach 10KM 2Hrs Protocol on arrival


Radio Ch 62A


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One Canoe Family to represent the whole group on arrival at Sts’ailes.


Possible Currents in Harrison River Boat Traffic in Harrison River – Blind Corners

Timings


0800 All Paddlers depart Sts’ailes camp for Harrison

1000 Depart Harrison, earlier if paddlers ready

1200 Arrive Sts’ailes Beach

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Modified3 June RT

STS’AILES TO SQ’EWLETS (8Km)

DAY 9 Sunday 10/07/2016

0900 Sts’ailes Beach 1100

Sq’ewlets 8.3Km 1.5Hrs End of 2016 Journey


Radio Ch 62A


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Moonrise 1217 Moonset Visibility Sea State


River banks


Currents in Harrison River Shallow waters in Harrison Bay

Timings

0730 Skippers Meeting 1500 Return to Sts’ailes Camp

0900 Depart Sts’ailes beach

1100 Arrive Sq’ewlets

1200 Lunch at Sq’ewlets

1300 Recover canoes onto trailers

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DEPARTURE DAY

DAY 10 Monday 11/07/2016

The Sts’ailes people would be most appreciative if you could please clean up your camping area before you leave

and help with cleaning the washrooms, showers and areas we have used.

The Pulling Together Canoe Society and the 2016 Journey Planning Committee

thank you for your participation and look forward to seeing you next year!

Ats’xentumulhkálh kelh múta7 (We’ll see you folks again)

Support for the 2016 Journey has been provided by

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