(last updated 19 February 2026)
Please watch for announcements about our 2026 training opportunities.
Registration for some courses is a 2 step process where the applicant requests a course, then their skill preparation level is assessed and, if appropriate to the course, a password is issued to enable the applicant to make a course fee payment within 48 hrs to register.
Deadlines for registration are noted in each course description.
Course descriptions are found under Training/About our Courses.
Interested in assisting with Training? Members interested in assisting our Training Officer or participating as an assistant or course leader in 2026 are encouraged to contact the Training Officer to learn more about the opportunities available.
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March 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
VHF Radio Function Clinic 14 March 2026 (morning session) CANCELLED
Land-based clinic to review members' VHF hand-held radios - performance, features and settings. |
Training Course |
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) |
VHF Radio Review Workshop 14 March 2026 (afternoon session) CANCELLED
Indoor review of use of a VHF radio for both regular communication and for safety and emergency purposes. |
Training Course |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) |
Perimeter line replacement workshop – morning session
LOCATION: Lynn Valley, North Vancouver Join Ken and Maureen for an interactive workshop. We will be replacing deck-lines and stretch cord, showing how to add... |
Training Course |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM) |
Perimeter line replacement workshop – afternoon session
LOCATION: Lynn Valley, North Vancouver Join Ken and Maureen for an interactive workshop. We will be replacing deck-lines and stretch chord, showing how to add... |
Training Course |
| Sat, Mar 28, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Knots & Tarps – 28 March 2026
Learn 8 essential knots for kayak tripping. |
Training Course |
April 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 18, 2026 - Sun, Apr 19, 2026 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) |
Navigation – 18 & 19 April
Fundamentals of marine navigation, charts, compass use, tides and currents. |
Training Course |
| Fri, Apr 24, 2026 - Sun, Apr 26, 2026 (All Day) |
Weather – 24 – 26 April 2026
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 |
May 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
June 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12, 2026 - Sun, Jun 14, 2026 (All Day) |
Currents – 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. |
Training Course |
| 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. |
Training Course |
| 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... |
Training Course |
July 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 25, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Rescue Practice Session – Saturday July 25
This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their rescue skills. It will be facilitated by SKABC members. Date: Saturday July 25 from 9 am... |
Training Course |
August 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Rolling Practice Session – Sunday August 23
This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their rolling skills. You do not need a successful roll, but must be working towards it. ... |
Training Course |