SKABC – The Sea Kayak Association of BC – Vancouver-based Kayak Club

SKABC April Club Meeting.
Date: Mon, Apr 13, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

“Wildlife in a Unique Light”: Join professional wildlife photographer Liron Gertsman as he shares stories and images from his favourite moments photographing wildlife in western Canada and around the world. The presentation will include a mix of visual storytelling, science, and the creative process that Liron uses to create unique and eye-catching photos of nature.

Bio: The 2025 “Bird Photographer of the Year”, Liron Gertsman is an award-winning naturalist and professional wildlife photographer whose work has appeared in Canadian Geographic, Audubon, Sierra Magazine, The Smithsonian Institution, London’s Natural History Museum, and more. Liron combines his photographic artistry with his biology background from the University of British Columbia to create eye-catching images and unique photography workshops around his home in western Canada and worldwide.

For more, see https://www.lirongertsman.com/about

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date	Event	Type
Sat, Apr 4, 2026 (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)	Caulfeild Cove to Apodaca Park – 3B Join Kapila and Ken to paddle from West Vancouver and Apodaca Park in Bowen Island. We will travel along the shore line towards Eagle Harbor...	Trip
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)	SKABC April Club Meeting "Wildlife in a Unique Light": Join professional wildlife photographer Liron Gertsman as he shares stories and images from his favourite moments photographing wildlife in western Canada...	Meeting
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 - Sun, Apr 19, 2026 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)	Navigation – 18 & 19 April CANCELLED Fundamentals of marine navigation, charts, compass use, tides and currents.	Training Course
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (All Day)	Exploring in the Discovery Islands – 2B Join Colleen, Nick and Iveta exploring the Discovery Islands. We will launch from Heriot Bay in Quadra Island, and camp at different sites on Read,...	Trip
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 - Sun, Apr 26, 2026 (All Day)	Weather – 24 – 26 April 2026 CANCELLED In the Weather course you will learn the basic skills and knowledge to make a go or no-go decision to start a kayak trip based on the weather.	Training Course
Sat, May 2, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)	Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaites Landing (12nm) Landing 2C Join Lynda and Don for the annual Spring Fling! This group will launch at Cates Park and paddle to Thwaites Landing for lunch. The paddle...	Trip
Sat, May 2, 2026 (9:30 AM - 3:00 PM)	Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (8nm) 2B Join Kapila and Maureen for the annual Spring Fling! This group will launch at Cates Park and paddle to Twin Islands. The paddle is 8...	Trip
Sat, May 2, 2026 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)	Spring Fling: Cates Park to Bedwell Bay: following historical shipwrecks (2B) Spring Fling paddle - our group will launch from Cates Park and paddle to Bedwell Bay.	Trip
Sat, May 2, 2026 (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)	SPRING FLING AFTER-PARTY When you finish your paddle in beautiful Indian Arm, prepare for the fun to continue off the water! This year we've got three category 2B...	Social
Thu, May 14, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)	Widgeon Creek Paddle and Hike – 2B Join Theresa and Colleen to paddle across Pitt River to Widgeon Creek campsite and hike to the Widgeon falls for launch. Arrive at 9 am...	Trip
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Mon, May 18, 2026 (All Day)	Bain Creek Work Party 3B Trip Classification: 3B Description: Join Philip, Ken and Nick on Saturday, paddle 9 nm from Porteau Cove to Bain Creek recreation site. Camp at Bain...	Trip
Fri, May 22, 2026 - Sun, May 24, 2026 (All Day)	Trip Leader Course – May 7 evening & May 22-24 – Gulf Islands – Request to register Thank you for your interest in the Trip Leader course. NOTE: 1. This is a registration request. Payment will be requested once your registration is approved. 2. To assist with identifying trip leaders for 2026, please indicate the trips you have led or are scheduled to lead in 2026 in the comments field.	Training Course
Sat, May 23, 2026 - Sun, May 24, 2026 (All Day)	Kayak Cuisine Weekend at Gambier Island – 2B Join Philip and Vincent for a paddle-and-cook weekend in Gambier Island. The protagonist chef will create vegetarian and non-vegetarian dinner menus for Saturday. Trip Classification: 2B...	Trip
Thu, May 28, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)	Beginners – 28, 30, 31 May 2026 Learn the fundamentals of safe sea kayaking	Training Course
Fri, May 29, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026 (All Day)	Broom busting at James Bay 2A/B Join Cynthia and Nick for Broom busting at James Bay, Prevost Island to control invasive Scotch Broom.  SKABC volunteers will work at clipping and piling...	Stewardship/ Environment, Trip
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Fri, Jun 5, 2026 (All Day)	Desolation Sound Mentored Trip – 2B Join Ken and Kapila for a mentored trip to beautiful Desolation Sound. This is a 2B trip with the theme of sharing knowledge and is...	Trip
Sat, May 30, 2026 (8:45 AM - 5:30 PM)	White Rock Crabbing Paddle – 2B Join Susan and Richard J for a day of crabbing in Boundary Bay. You’ll learn how to deal with the traps and crabs safely in...	Trip
Sat, May 30, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)	Rescue Practice Session – Saturday May 30 This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their rescue skills.  It will be facilitated by SKABC members. Date: Saturday May 30 from 9 am...	Training Course