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Trip Leader course. May 2026
Two instructors and five course participants set out in the morning from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, rolling our boats onto the ferry despite some misdirection from ferry staff. Rolling off at Swartz Bay, we negotiated our way through the terminal … Continue reading
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Photos from Saysutchun – Newcastle weekend group camp
Our annual Labour Day weekend at Newcastle Island in Nanaimo was lovely — here’s a glimpse. Thanks to Quirine who organized and to all who led trips, contributed to the potluck and made the weekend special. Photos by Quirine, Jayne, … Continue reading
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Trip report: Howe Sound Weekend 9-10 August, 2025
Submitted by Maureen B. with Quirine S, Kelly R, Jenny Z and Leah B 5 of us met at Porteau Cove shortly before 8.00. We self-signed in at the camp site office to get a ticket for overnight parking and … Continue reading
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Safety Bulletin: advice from a Search and Rescue point of view
Submitted by Maureen B, SKABC Safety Officer: In a recent conversation with a friend who used to serve on a Search and Rescue team, she highlighted the following: It is a fairly common occurrence for a kayak to be spotted … Continue reading
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Mercia Sixta has passed away
We’ve received the sad news that Mercia Sixta, one of SKABC’s founders and long-time president during the early days of the club died July 2. Her family contacted us to let club members know about her Celebration of Life at … Continue reading
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