Author Archives: Kevin

Day paddle out of Porteau Cove to look at rock art

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

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

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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