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SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSMTWTFS2829301234567891011121314151610:00 AM - Nahatlatch Paddling & Car Camping (2B)1819206:00 PM - Summer BBQ at Locarno Beach22232425262728298:30 AM - Beginners Course (Last one for 2019)30 AugFri, Aug 30, 2019 - Mon, Sep 2, 2019Â Â Â Â12:00 PMJoin SKABC's Labour Day Weekend group kayak camping trip at Newcastle Island Marine Park. The park is a short paddle away from the Nanaimo Departure Bay ferry terminal. The island has a sandy, gentle shoreline - perfect for kayaks. There are many options for day paddles and hikes around the island so it makes for an interesting weekend.Land Acknowledgement
SKABC acknowledges that our activities span many Territories and Treaty areas. We recognize and thank the Indigenous peoples who live and care for these lands and waters today, and those many generations who did so in the past. Learn more
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Photos — Summer trips, courses, picnics
This summer SKABC restarted social events, trips, and rescue practices — here are some photos from recent months that include trips to Gambier Island, Newcastle Island, the Currents Course, the Trip Leader Course, Picnics at Locarno, and Executive Social at … Continue reading
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Sad to announce Jaquie Bunse has passed away
Our thoughts are with Rick Davies whose partner Jaquie Bunse died August 24, 2021 after a battle with Alzheimers. (Update – her obituary was published in September). Rick and Jaquie were long time club members and the authors of Sixty-Five … Continue reading
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Copeland Islands Marine Park — Trip Report
Submitted Aug 8, 2021 by Nick Jones The Copeland Islands are located at the Northern end of the Sunshine Coast near Lund BC and near the mouth of Desolation Sound. See https://www.google.ca/maps/@50.0105802,-124.8148839,13.75z Travel: If you are located in the Greater … Continue reading
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Video from Rescue Practice Session
SKABC ran a Rescue Practice session on Sunday August 1. Thanks Roberto D for creating this cool video using a 360 degree camera of him and Susan J practicing a heel hook assisted rescue. https://vimeo.com/581955091/a2a3c9aaed
Rescue practice videos
Originally posted Feb. 18, 2021. If you missed them the first time, here are some rescue practice videos. Thanks Sue Johnson for sending these along — great to watch if you’re unfamiliar or as a refresher! Paddle float, self-rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkj2S4yxoQI … Continue reading
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