Category Archives: general interest

Generally for information about non-SKABC initiated activities, e.g. presentations by third-parties that may be of interest to our members.

Spring Fling Photos

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Admin

Thank you Andrew and Johan for the photos of May’s Spring Fling in Indian Arm. Groups paddled to Twin Islands (shown in photos) and also to Jug Island, Thwaytes Landing and Rocky Point and had a pizza picnic dinner afterwards. … Continue reading →

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40th Anniversary countdown: Brooks Peninsular Expedition write-up

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Admin

SKABC’s 40 year Anniversary is Feb 23, 2023. We’ll be counting down to the date by publishing features on the 23rd of each month. Here’s an inspiring trip write-up from 2011 submitted by Maureen Benzon (click on the link to … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Steve Best — Orca Award and Philip Kubik — Silver Paddle Award

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Admin
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Text of Steve Best’s speech “2021 SKABC Volunteers” delivered at the Fall Fling

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Admin

2021 SKABC Volunteers by Steve Best, delivered at the 2021 Fall Fling, with gaps filled in after. “COVID has really messed with the way SKABC does things. Around this time in a normal year we would be holding a Volunteer … Continue reading →

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Rescue practice videos

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Admin

Originally posted Feb. 18, 2021. If you missed them the first time, here are some rescue practice videos. Thanks Sue Johnson for sending these along — great to watch if you’re unfamiliar or as a refresher! Paddle float, self-rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkj2S4yxoQI … Continue reading →

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