Author Archives: Admin S. Jensen

Safety Bulletin: advice from a Search and Rescue point of view

Submitted by Maureen B, SKABC Safety Officer: In a recent conversation with a friend who used to serve on a Search and Rescue team, she highlighted the following: It is a fairly common occurrence for a kayak to be spotted … Continue reading

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Mercia Sixta has passed away

We’ve received the sad news that Mercia Sixta, one of SKABC’s founders and long-time president during the early days of the club died July 2. Her family contacted us to let club members know about her Celebration of Life at … Continue reading

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Guest speaker links: The Intertidal Zone

Thank you to Georgia Hall for her presentation at our June meeting: “The intertidal zone: Where ocean meets land”. Here are some resources and links referred to during her talk. SKABC presentation links Presentation: The intertidal zone is a weird … Continue reading

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Club positions where a volunteer is urgently needed

We are looking for dedicated SKABC members to volunteer for these roles. (Click each title to read a detailed description of what’s involved.) [accordion clicktoclose=”true”] [accordion-item title=”Secretary- take minutes at Executive meetings and manage club records.”] This position is a … Continue reading

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Recap: 8 day Broken Group Island trip (May 31-June 7, 2025)

Submitted by Selena C All I can say is, it was a fantastic trip! Just the 4 of us, but we clicked instantly, sharing laughter, learning and creating wonderful memories. The weather was PERFECT. The wildlife, sea life, and sights … Continue reading

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