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Basic trip planning and kayak packing clinic with a half day paddle –April 21

This is a full day clinic where we’ll go over basic trip planning, a list* a gear you must/should bring along and how to pack your kayak. Following this we will get on the water for a 1/2 day paddle … Continue reading

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Special offer: JF Marleau and Justine Curgenven’s books, DVDs

JF Marleau, our February guest presenter and owner of SKILS, is extending a special offer to all SKABC members on two of his books that were recently updated and published at the end of 2020: Navigation Sea State & Weather … Continue reading

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Guest speaker resources and links from Jackie Hildering

SKABC welcomed Jackie Hildering as guest speaker on humpback whales for our January club meeting. Here is a message from her with links she referenced in her presentation. Thank you again so much for your interest and enthusiasm for “The … Continue reading

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Photos: Turning Stroke Technique Clinic

The sun came out for our Turning Strokes Techniques & Practice clinic at Vanier Park in Vancouver on November 14. Thanks Mike G for instructing the course and sharing some photos.

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Sea Kayak calendar for 2021 available

SKABC Member Mike McHolm is very proud to announce that his company Westholme Graphics has produced a Sea Kayak themed Calendar for 2021. The Calendar features paintings by his father David McHolm. It’s a collaboration of images from Mike’s kayaking … Continue reading

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