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SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSMTWTFS2612:00 AM - S Thormanby Spring Nature Safari A2 to B328293031127:00 PM - April Club Meeting4568:00 AM - Tantalus Landing - 3C8910111213141511:00 AM - Trip Leader Meeting1718192012:00 AM - Navigation Course2324255:30 PM - Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B272810:00 AM - VHF Radio Review Workshop8:30 AM - Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B234512:00 AM - SKABC 40th ANNIVERSARY SPRING FLING1:30 PM - Spring Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)03 AprFor April we welcome Cameron Fenton of Coast Wilderness Medicine for An Introduction to Wilderness First Aid and Cam Dalinghaus with BC Marine Trails. Public welcome! Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87424769869?pwd=VkN0ajZiWUVpUlJtcHVUaE9CMC9mQT09 Meeting ID: 874 2476 9869 Passcode: 40431722 AprSat, Apr 22, 2023 - Sun, Apr 23, 2023All DayThis course will teach participants the fundamentals of navigation, including using charts and compasses. You will learn how to follow a course to a destination and find your way home again with confidence. Log into the website for more information.01 MayJoin us for a presentation by JF Marleau on kayak fishing. The presentation will focus on kayak fishing sustenance on expeditions and proper kayak fishing for food and sport. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87834086796?pwd=Z0FIMGNCd1BsOCtpSHExNnBpQWorQT09 Meeting ID: 878 3408 6796 Passcode: 859679Land Acknowledgement
SKABC acknowledges that our activities span many Territories and Treaty areas. We recognize and thank the Indigenous peoples who live and care for these lands and waters today, and those many generations who did so in the past. Learn more
Category Archives: conservation
Short Film: Howe Sounding
Thom Kline and Susan Johnson met with Steve Best and Brian Pegg at Islet View on the Howe Sound Marine Trail on July 12. They stayed two nights, paddled to Thornbrough Channel and stayed one night at Zorro Bay. Thom … Continue reading
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Tent platform started at Islet View campsite
Steve B, Brian P, Thom K and Sue J paddled to Islet View in Howe Sound this past Monday. The group marked a site for the next tent platform (see template wood on Steve’s boat as he launches) and did … Continue reading
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Presentation Video on Howe Sound Sites by Steve Best
Thanks Steve for the inspiring presentation you gave at the AGM on how the SKABC Legacy Funds and Paddling Film Festival proceeds are being used to create kayak accessible campsites in Howe Sound. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BpE91O4mRVQ
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Extensive work done by club this summer in Howe Sound
2020 has seen a number of significant projects at the Howe Sound Recreation Sites. The first was the completion of the volunteer-built prototype Bain Creek composting toilet, and work on the access trail. We will be evaluating the performance of … Continue reading
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Conservation efforts at Belcarra
SKABC Conservation volunteers braved the rain yet again, this time at Belcarra Regional Park! Our focus was on removing invasive English ivy and holly plants from Admiralty Point. A significant area was cleared, many impressive roots pulled out, and lots … Continue reading
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