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March 2024

Date Event Type
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 - Sun, Mar 24, 2024
(All Day)
Conservation work at Simson Prov Park Part 2 (3B)
Registration - open due to cancellation by 1 participant Two night conservation trip to Simson Prov Park on S Thormanby I, Sunshine Coast. We will...
Stewardship/ Environment, Trip
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Howe Sound – Zorro Bay – 10 NM (3C)
Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time...
Trip
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 - Mon, Apr 1, 2024
(All Day)
Gambier Island 2024 Easter Weekend Camping (2B or 3C)
Come and enjoy paddling with the benefit of a rustic cabin with a wood stove to warm up in. Then enjoy meals in the cozy...
Trip
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Howe Sound – Tantalus landing – 18 NM (3C)
Intermediate level. Mountain snow cap view, lots of water falls. Trip Classification: 3C (see classification chart) Trip length: 18 NM. Launch Location: Boat launch at...
Trip
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Knots and Tarps – Cancelled
Learn to tie a variety of knots you'll use when kayaking, camping, securing your kayak to your car and your food out of reach of bears.
Training Course

April 2024

Date Event Type
Mon, Apr 1, 2024
(7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
April club meeting via Zoom
Details TBA
Meeting
Sat, Apr 6, 2024
(8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Whytecliff Park to Apodaca Park (3B)
Summary - We will travel along the shore line towards Eagle Harbor then cross towards Passage Island before crossing to Apodaca Park. Ferries and boats...
Trip
Sat, Apr 6, 2024
(10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Rescue Practice for Trip Leaders
If you plan to lead or co-lead a SKABC trip this year you're invited to join us at Sasamat Lake to practice assisted rescues.
Training Course
Fri, Apr 12, 2024 - Sun, Apr 14, 2024
(All Day)
Porteau Cove- Ramillies Channel Overnight-17 NM (3B)
Launch from Porteau Cove, paddle across Howe Sound to southern tip of Anvil Island then continue to Ramillies Marine Camp site. Plan is setting up...
Trip
Sat, Apr 20, 2024 - Sun, Apr 21, 2024
(All Day)
Navigation Course – Registration page
This course will teach participants the fundamentals of navigation, including using charts and compasses. You will learn how to follow a course to a destination and find your way home again with confidence. Log into the website for more information.
Training Course
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Howe Sound – Thornbrough Channel – 13 NM (3C)
Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time...
Trip

May 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, May 4, 2024
(All Day)
Spring Fling – save the date!
Join us for a paddle and picnic dinner. Details TBA
Social, Trip
Sun, May 5, 2024 - Sun, May 12, 2024
(All Day)
Southern Gulf Islands tour (3C)
This car-free tour takes us to several of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve water access sites, taking advantage of BC Ferries’ fine service.  Leave...
Trip
Mon, May 6, 2024
(7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
May club meeting via Zoom
Details TBA
Meeting
Sat, May 11, 2024 - Sun, May 12, 2024
(All Day)
Weather Course – Registration page
The Weather Course will teach you the basic skills and knowledge to make a go or no-go decision for a kayak launch based on the weather.
Training Course
Sat, May 18, 2024 - Mon, May 20, 2024
(All Day)
Beginners Course – Registration
The Beginner Course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to go on trips in sheltered waters or to join competently led trips in places such as Indian Arm and the Gulf Islands.
Training Course
Fri, May 24, 2024 - Sun, May 26, 2024
(All Day)
Bain Creek Work Party (3B)
Paddle to Bain Creek and camp for 2 nights. Strenuous work to move rocks in order to clear boat run for 2 half days and...
Trip
Sat, May 25, 2024 - Sun, May 26, 2024
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Rescues & Boat Handling (previously Strokes & Rescues) – Registration page
This course is an excellent follow-up to the Beginners' course and for every paddler wishing to improve their forward and reverse strokes, work on bracing, steering and boat handling techniques, as well as towing and rescues.
Training Course
Fri, May 31, 2024 - Sun, Jun 2, 2024
(12:00 AM)
Remote First Aid (20 hr course) – May 31 (evening) + June 1 & 2
Remote First Aid is practical, hands-on training designed for casual campers or day hikers. Gain the confidence you need to make informed decisions in emergencies...
Training Course

June 2024

Date Event Type
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 - Wed, Jun 5, 2024
(All Day)
Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration – June 4-5 2024
This course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to land and launch safely on surf beaches and increase your confidence in rough water. This is not a course on surfing.
Training Course
Sat, Jun 8, 2024
(10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
World Ocean Day Clean Up – North Vancouver BC
Save the date -- a Shoreline Cleanup in North Vancouver is being planned -- potentially Cates Park or Strathcona. Stay tuned for details.
Trip
Sat, Jun 15, 2024 - Sun, Jun 16, 2024
(All Day)
Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration – June 15-16 2024
This course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to land and launch safely on surf beaches and increase your confidence in rough water. This is not a course on surfing.
Training Course
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
(8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
White Rock Crabbing Paddle – 2B
We will be kayaking from White Rock West Beach to set traps for Dungeness crabs in Boundary Bay. We’ll work on rigging, paddle out and...
Trip
Sat, Jun 22, 2024 - Sun, Jun 23, 2024
(All Day)
Indian Arm overnight 13NM (2C)
Weekend long trip with camping at Granite falls at Indian Arm and cooking session by Vincent. Saturday afternoon we will paddle into the river once...
Trip

July 2024

Date Event Type
Fri, Jul 19, 2024 - Sun, Jul 21, 2024
(All Day)
Currents course – 2024 – Registration pending
To paddle safely in currents one requires basic knowledge of currents such as when and where they form as well as developing skills such as ferrying across currents and crossing eddy lines to manoeuvre in and around them.
Training Course
Sat, Jul 27, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Howe Sound – Ramillies channel – 13 NM (3C)
Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time...
Trip

August 2024

Date Event Type
Fri, Aug 16, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024
(All Day)
Bligh Island, Nootka Sound. Joint SKABC-PIKA trip (3C)
Stay at Utopia Bay Lodge for 7 nights and explore Nootka Sound, including Bligh Island Marine Park, Strange Island, Friendly Cove, and the Spanish Pilot...
Trip
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024
(All Day)
Howe Sound – Bain Creek Overnight – 18 NM (3B)
Join us for a weekend overnight trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch...
Trip

November 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Deep Cove to Silver Falls – 14NM (2C)
Deep Cove to Silver Falls and back to view waterfalls and other attractions. Leader: Philip Kubik. Launch location and time: Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak...
Trip

December 2024

Date Event Type
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
English Bay Circumnavigation – 12NM (2C)
Circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Spanish Banks to Siwash Rock and up False Creek to Science World. Total distance 12 nm. On the...
Trip