Author Archives: Ken Bigelow

SKABC 2026 Desolation Sound Mentoring Trip

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Ken Bigelow

Desolation Sound Mentor Trip Report The 2026 Desolation Sound Mentor Trip was a tremendous success, providing participants with seven days of expedition paddling, camping, mentorship, and real-world decision making in one of British Columbia’s most spectacular kayaking destinations. Day 1 … Continue reading →

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Day paddle out of Porteau Cove to look at rock art

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Kevin

On June 18 Colleen, Holly, Iveta, Darlene, Maureen C & Kevin met Brian our Trip Leader at Porteau Cove. The plan was to look for rock art in Howe Sound and visit a First Nations fish trap later in the … Continue reading →

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James Bay Prevost Island May 26, 2026, BROOM Busting

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Cynthia

Six SKABC members launched from Mayne Island on a kayak trip to Prevost on Friday. On Saturday, the Resource Management Officer and Ecology team of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada (Eleanor, Pipp and Zach) joined us. They gave … Continue reading →

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Trip Leader course. May 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Jidy

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

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Admin S. Jensen

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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