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Our dear friend and fellow kayaker, Chris Dennis

Our dear friend and fellow kayaker, Chris Dennis, passed away on April 13, 2026 after suffering a heart attack. Chris was a long-time SKABC member until he moved from North Vancouver to Vancouver Island a few years ago. He emigrated … Continue reading

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💙 Save the Date: In Loving Memory of Paul Austin James Heraty 💙

Dear friends and family, near and far, old friends and new, We are looking forward to gathering together in two weeks to honor Paul Heraty’s life, celebrating his legacy, and remembering a man’s adventurous spirit and generous heart. We invite you to … 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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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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Remembering Thom Kline

Thom Kline, member since 2006, passed away from melanoma cancer last December. Thom always jumped in to lend a hand and participate in club events such as wielding a hammer building tent platforms on Islet View. He showed his first … Continue reading

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