Author Archives: Meridy Black

Galiano Island… a blissful getaway

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Meridy Black

Galiano Trip August 7th – 9th 2026. Hosted by Don & Lynda Froese. Group: Maureen Cureton, Meridy Black, Cameron Martus, Kylie Williams Three of us ferried over to Galiano on Friday afternoon and made our way along the windy road … Continue reading →

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God’s Pocket –Heaven on Earth

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Maureen Cureton

Trip Leader: Ken Bigelow Participants: Selena Chong, Sherron Soo, Tracy Cook, Maureen Benzon and Maureen Cureton (Mo) Led by Ken “Bam-Bam” Bigelow, six intrepid paddlers met up at a campsite in Port Hardy on July 10th for an 8-night adventure … Continue reading →

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Conservation grant awarded

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Cynthia Kennedy

Official Announcement The Sea Kayak Association of BC is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $3,250 BC Parks Enhancement Grant through the BC Parks Licence Plate Program for stewardship work in Simson Provincial Park. The funding will … Continue reading →

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SKABC – Rescue Practice Session

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Ken Bigelow

It’s that time of year again… “When was the last time I practiced a rescue?” That might be the second, or maybe even the third thing that pops into your mind while standing on the beach looking at dynamic conditions, … Continue reading →

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Southern Gulf Islands – Classification 2B/2C June 16–21, 2026

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Tracy Cook

Trip Leaders: Maureen Benzon and Lin Schulz Participating Paddlers: Tracy Cook, Sherron Soo, Anita Leonhard, Lorraine Sharpsteen This was my first trip with SKABC and also my first experience with overnight trips on the BC Coast. What an incredible introduction! … Continue reading →

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