Squamish Oil Spill - Site closed for the season

skypilot · Since 06 Aug 2006 2 Posts New Member

A tanker ruptured one of it's diesel tanks in the mouth of the sound today. There were kiters in the water during the event and more details can be found below in the links. It is going to be a tough time for the Vancouver/Squamish community, the spit is closed until further notice.

http://www.skypilotkiteboarding.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=15

Dan Charlesworth
www.skypilotkiteboarding.com

The first pictures of our beach have been posted:

Skypilot

railgrab · Since 29 Mar 2005 177 Posts Seattle, WA Stoked

That REALLLY sucks. Wasn't there a big toxic spill into the Squamish River just last year as well? It's truly a shame to see such a pristine area repeatedly ruined by industry. It makes me wonder if these incidents are just bum luck or if Canada needs to beef up its requirements to protect the environment.

Ethan

skypilot · Since 06 Aug 2006 2 Posts New Member

Unfortunately we have had a run of bad luck with chemical spills.

http://www.cbc.ca/bc/story/print/bc_spill-derail20050808

On Aug 8, 2005 there was 40,000 litres of toxic sodium hydroxide dumped into the river. At the time the kiters weren't told about it until a day later after kiting in the river all day long.

It truly is a shame

Skypilot
www.skypilotkiteboarding.com

bamboo · Since 24 Jun 2005 165 Posts da 'chung; taiwan Stoked

this is horrendous. sorry to hear about the spill...especially considering that the spit is closed for the season.

where else do you guys kite up there? i am heading that direction on wednesday with bikes and kites in hand. i would prefer to be in the water so any leads on your next favorable kite spots would be huge.