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← Paddling and Camping in Indian Arm
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Spring Fling Fever!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Rita Buchwitz

Spring Fling fun that took place this weekend Sat. May 4, 2013.

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    Remote First Aid (20 hr course)
    02 Jun
    Fri, Jun 2, 2023 - Sun, Jun 4, 2023    
    5:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Training Course
    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 [...]
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    Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle
    03 Jun
    Sat, Jun 3, 2023    
    All Day
    Rocky Point Park
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    Volunteers needed! This is a wonderful day where youth get to experience being on the water and building a relationship with their Big Brother or Sister.
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    New Member Welcome Paddle
    04 Jun
    Sun, Jun 4, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Rocky Point Park
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    The New Member Welcome Paddle is for all club members! Free pizza provided by SKABC. New Members can learn more about club training & trips. [...]
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    Rolling Clinic
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    Sun, Jun 4, 2023    
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Sasamat Lake (White Pine Beach)
    • Training Course
    Date: Sunday June 4, 2023. Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Sasamat Lake This kayak rolling clinic is aimed at those who have some [...]
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    June Club Meeting featuring Justine Curgenven
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    Mon, Jun 5, 2023    
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Featured guest speaker Justine Curgenven -- topic "Haida Gwaii - Twice Around". Tune in at 7pm for two short presentations -- first Kathryn Anderson of Ocean Legacy, about education on recovering, clean-up and remanufacturing of ocean plastic. Then we'll hear from Karina regarding BCMT's Coastal Caretakers program. Club news and Justine's presentation start at 7:30. After the meeting, chat with other club members in breakout rooms. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83069231794?pwd=UjhxVEZwUndTVWRMWTdOd0xJNEpSZz09 Meeting ID: 830 6923 1794 Passcode: 548663
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    Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle - 1A
    07 Jun
    Wed, Jun 7, 2023    
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Strathcona Park
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    Easy 2 hour paddle launching from Strathcona Park, North Vancouver (Deep  Cove, see map below). Suitable for all levels. Come along and meet some new [...]
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    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    07 Jun
    Wed, Jun 7, 2023    
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
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    Come and have a fun Wednesday evening paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]
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    Rescues and Boat Handling Course (previously Strokes & Rescues)
    10 Jun
    Sat, Jun 10, 2023 - Sun, Jun 11, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Sasamat Lake (White Pine Beach)
    • Training Course
    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.
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    Introduction to Greenland Paddling Clinic
    10 Jun
    Sat, Jun 10, 2023    
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
    • Training Course
    Are you looking for guidance on how best to use your Greenland paddle? This clinic will review types of Greenland paddles, paddle grip, forward stroke, [...]
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    Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    11 Jun
    Sun, Jun 11, 2023    
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
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    Come and have a fun Sunday morning paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]
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    Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle - 1A
    14 Jun
    Wed, Jun 14, 2023    
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Strathcona Park
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    Easy 2 hour paddle launching from Strathcona Park, North Vancouver (Deep  Cove, see map below). Suitable for all levels. Come along and meet some new [...]
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    Ramilles channel overnight - 3B
    17 Jun
    Sat, Jun 17, 2023 - Sun, Jun 18, 2023    
    All Day
    Porteau Cove Provincial Park
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    Share dinner, bonfire night. Parking is free at Porteau cove. Suitable Weather. Distance: 8 NM (15 Km) each day Required equipment: Dry or Wet suit [...]
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    Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle - 1A
    21 Jun
    Wed, Jun 21, 2023    
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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    Strathcona Park
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    Easy 2 hour paddle launching from Strathcona Park, North Vancouver (Deep  Cove, see map below). Suitable for all levels. Come along and meet some new [...]
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    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    21 Jun
    Wed, Jun 21, 2023    
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
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    Come and have a fun Wednesday evening paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]
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    Alouette lake - 2D
    24 Jun
    Sat, Jun 24, 2023    
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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    Alouette Lake (Boat Launch)
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    Route to cover: Start the first leg to explore the east shoreline, there might be some ruined, artistic shape tree stumps. Return leg on the [...]
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    Rescue and Rolling Practice Session
    25 Jun
    Sun, Jun 25, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Whytecliff Park
    • Training Course
    This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their skills for the summer 2023 paddling season.  It will be facilitated by two SKABC members. [...]
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    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    25 Jun
    Sun, Jun 25, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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    Rocky Point Park
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    Join us for a Sunday morning paddle. Meet at Rocky Point at the boat launch at 9:00 am so we can be on the water [...]
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    Picnic at Locarno Beach
    26 Jun
    Mon, Jun 26, 2023    
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Locarno Beach Trimble Street Parking Lot
    • Social
    Our evening picnics are a perfect opportunity to welcome new members and reacquaint yourself with friends in a beautiful beach setting.
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    Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle - 1A
    28 Jun
    Wed, Jun 28, 2023    
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Strathcona Park
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    Easy 2 hour paddle launching from Strathcona Park, North Vancouver (Deep  Cove, see map below). Suitable for all levels. Come along and meet some new [...]
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    Circumnavigate Bowen Island - 3C
    30 Jun
    Fri, Jun 30, 2023    
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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    Whytecliff Park
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    Launch at 7:30 from Whytecliff park Distance: 19 NM (34 Km) Required equipment: Dry or Wet suit is mandatory Required Skills: Be able to handle [...]
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    Remote First Aid (20 hr course)
    2 Jun 23
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    Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle
    3 Jun 23
    Port Moody
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    New Member Welcome Paddle
    4 Jun 23
    Port Moody
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    Rolling Clinic
    4 Jun 23
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    June Club Meeting featuring Justine Curgenven
    5 Jun 23
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    Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle - 1A
    7 Jun 23
    Deep Cove
    07 Jun
    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    7 Jun 23
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    Events on Sat, Jun 10, 2023
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    Rescues and Boat Handling Course (previously Strokes & Rescues)
    10 Jun 23
    Vancouver
    10 Jun
    Introduction to Greenland Paddling Clinic
    10 Jun 23
    Vancouver
    Events on Sun, Jun 11, 2023
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    Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    11 Jun 23
    Vancouver
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    Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle - 1A
    14 Jun 23
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    Ramilles channel overnight - 3B
    17 Jun 23
    Squamish
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    Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle - 1A
    21 Jun 23
    Deep Cove
    21 Jun
    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    21 Jun 23
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    Events on Sat, Jun 24, 2023
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    Alouette lake - 2D
    24 Jun 23
    Maple Ridge
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    Rescue and Rolling Practice Session
    25 Jun 23
    West Vancouver
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    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    25 Jun 23
    Port Moody
    Events on Mon, Jun 26, 2023
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    Picnic at Locarno Beach
    26 Jun 23
    Vancouver
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    Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle - 1A
    28 Jun 23
    Deep Cove
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    30 Jun
    Circumnavigate Bowen Island - 3C
    30 Jun 23
    West Vancouver
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