March 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 6, 2026 - Sun, Mar 8, 2026 (All Day) |
Gambier Weekend 2B
Join Ken and Nick for a weekend on Gambier Island in cabin #2 Distance in nautical miles 2.4 NM one way. Day tour maybe 6... |
Trip |
| Sun, Mar 8, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
English Bay Circumnavigation 2C
Trip Classification: 2C Description: Join Philip for a circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Locarno Beach to Siwash Rock (3 nm) and up False... |
Trip |
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
VHF Radio Function Clinic 14 March 2026 (morning session)
Land-based clinic to review members' VHF hand-held radios - performance, features and settings. |
Training Course |
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Cates Park to Twin Islands – 2B
Join Limor and shake off winter. Paddling Indian Arm, “island hop” all the way to Twin Islands. OTW: 10 am, Coming back by 3pm Overall... |
Trip |
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) |
VHF Radio Review Workshop 14 March 2026 (afternoon session)
Indoor review of use of a VHF radio for both regular communication and for safety and emergency purposes. |
Training Course |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Eagle Harbor to Sandy Cove park – 3B
Join Kapila and Limor for a day paddle from Eagle Harbor to Sandy Cove Park. This area gets good paddling conditions depending on weather. You... |
Trip |
| 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 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (All Day) |
Alouette Lake overnight trip 2B
Join Iveta and Heather for a paddle to Moyer Creek 6.5NM or the Narrows - 8NM and camp for one night and paddle back the... |
Trip |
| Sat, Mar 28, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Knots & Tarps – 28 March 2026
Learn 8 essential knots for kayak tripping. |
Training Course |
| Sat, Mar 28, 2026 (12:15 PM - 2:00 PM) |
KNOTS & TARPS SOCIAL
Keep the conversation flowing! Whether you take the Knots & Tarps course or not, gather with your SKABC friends for an informal lunch following the... |
Social |
April 2026
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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! Wind your way to the Spring Fling After-Party at... |
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 |
| 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
Kevin and I are testing the trip posting process! Maureen, George, Roberto and Paul you don't need to do anything except for looking over my... |
Trip |
June 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
Stewardship/ Environment, Trip |
| 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 |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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,... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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... |
Trip |
| 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 |
July 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul 10, 2026 - Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (All Day) |
God’s Pocket / Deserters Group Marine Park trip – 3+C
Join Ken and Leah for a 8 night adventure in and around the God’s Pocket / Deserters Group Marine Park. This is a week plus... |
Trip |
| Thu, Jul 16, 2026 - Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (All Day) |
Overnight Howe Sound – 3B
Join Brian for a slow circumnavigation of Anvil Island with stops on the west shore of Howe Sound and Gambier Island for camps. Distances are... |
Trip |
August 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 (All Day) |
Galiano Island and Beyond 2C
Join Lynda and Don for a 2-night weekend trip within the Southern Gulf Islands! Paddlers will catch the 8:50 am ferry from Tsawwassen to Sturdies... |
Trip |
| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 - Sun, Aug 16, 2026 (All Day) |
Hot Springs Cove – 3C
Join Ken & Maureen for a 9-night adventure to Hot Springs Cove! This is a week plus paddle in open west coast conditions. August 12... |
Trip |
| Sat, Aug 29, 2026 (All Day) |
Bowen Island Circumnavigation 3D
Classification: 3D (See Trip Classifications) Trip Description: Join Jonas and Heather for a circumnavigation of Bowen Island. Cross Howe Sound to Bowen Island from Batchelor... |
Trip |
September 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 (All Day) |
Exploring the area around Telegraph Cove: Johnstone Strait, Queen Charlotte Strait, Broughton Archipelago – 3B/C
Join Ken & Philip on a fall kayaking adventure into the Johnstone Strait Broughton Archipelago area for whale watching, fall style camping and more! Trip... |
Trip |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Lions Bay to Anvil Island, Christie Islet, and Pam Rock – 3C
Join Maureen and Klaus for a day-paddle in beautiful Howe Sound to Anvil Island, Christie Islet bird sanctuary, and a chance to see seals on... |
Trip |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 - Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (All Day) |
Howe Sound – Fall Weekend Paddle – Camp – 3C
Join Ken and Kapila for a 4 night fall weekend trip within the Howe Sound. The first day will start on September 26, 2026 from... |
Trip |
October 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Harrison River paddle (2A)
Join Kapila and Limor for the annual paddle down the Harrison River. 2A. This leisurely autumn day paddle is usually very well attended and provides... |
Trip |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Silver Falls, Indian Arm 2C
Trip Classification: 2C Description: Join Philip for a day paddle on Indian Arm from Deep Cove to Silver Falls and back. See waterfalls and other... |
Trip |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
English Bay Circumnavigation 2C
Trip Classification: 2C Description: Join Philip on a circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Locarno Beach to Siwash Rock (3 nm) and up False... |
Trip |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (12:00 AM) |
Test event – please read and reply
This is a test - please email Susan at sjensen2533@gmail.com if you received a notification. Thanks! |
Trip |