Sat, May 2, 2026
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaites Landing (12 NM) 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...
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Trip
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Sat, May 2, 2026
(9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (8 NM) 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...
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Trip
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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.
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Trip
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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...
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Social
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Mon, May 4, 2026
(7:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
SKABC Club Meeting, May 4th, 2026, 7:30 pm on Zoom
We will have two speakers for this meeting: Robert Holley, the commodore of the Locarno Sailing Club, and Alex Kozma from Orange Canoe in New Westminster – a...
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Meeting
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Wed, May 6, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
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Trip
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Wed, May 13, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
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Trip
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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 lunch. Arrive at 9 am...
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Trip
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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...
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Trip
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Wed, May 20, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
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Trip
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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.
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Training Course
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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...
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Trip
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Wed, May 27, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
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Trip
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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...
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Stewardship/ Environment, Trip
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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...
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Trip
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Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026
(8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) |
Beginners Course – May 28 evening Zoom meeting, May 30 & 31 Cates Park
Learn the fundamentals of safe sea kayaking
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Training Course
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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...
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Trip
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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...
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Training Course
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Wed, Jun 3, 2026
(9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) |
Conservation Kayak at Widgeon Creek for Yellow Flag Iris Removal
Help SKABC in partnership with Metro Vancouver Natural Resource Management cut and bag the invasive Yellow Flag Iris flowers and seed pods. As a kayaker...
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Stewardship/ Environment, Trip
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Wed, Jun 3, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
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Trip
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Wed, Jun 10, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
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Trip
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Fri, Jun 12, 2026 - Sun, Jun 14, 2026
(All Day) |
Currents Course – 12 – 14 June 2026 – Request to register
Safe paddling in currents requires basic knowledge of when and how currents develop, plus skills such as ferrying and crossing eddy lines to manoeuvre kayaks in and around them.
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Training Course
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 - Sun, Jun 21, 2026
(12:00 AM) |
Southern Gulf Islands 5 nights 2B or 2C
Join Lin and Maureen for 5 nights in the southern gulf islands. Exact itinerary to be confirmed Launch: Meet in Victoria on the morning of...
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Trip
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026
(All Day) |
Howe Sound Rock Art – 3B
Join Brian (Archaeologist and paddler) to a rock art site on Howe Sound near Furry Creek. We can view the rock paintings from the water,...
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Trip
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026
(All Day) |
Circumnavigate Newcastle Island + open cave (3B)
Join Limor for a day paddle around Newcastle Island. We will meet in Horseshoe Bay, take the ferry to Nanaimo and launch from the Brechin...
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Trip
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Sun, Jun 21, 2026
(All Day) |
Gambier Island Day Trip 3D
Trip Classification: 3D Description: Join Jonas and Heather crossing over to Defence Islands, follow the mainland south, cross over to Gambier Island, follow Gambier Island...
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Trip
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - Sun, Jun 28, 2026
(8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) |
Boat Handling and Rescues – 27 & 28 June 2026 – Request to register
Learn bracing, maneuvering and various practical deep-water rescues before you venture into challenging waters.
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Training Course
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026
(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Rescue Practice Session – Saturday June 27
This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their rescue skills. It will be facilitated by SKABC members. Date: Saturday June 27 from 9 am...
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Training Course
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