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SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSMTWTFS12:00 PM - Rescue Practice Session - 2017/0431123412:00 AM - Sechelt Inlet (2B)7:30 AM - Rescue Practice Session - 2017/05789101112136:00 PM - BBQ at Locarno Beach1516171819202122232425262728293031112:00 AM - Broken Group (2B)06 AugCome on out and practice your rescues with other club members. This is an informal practice session. This practice session is open to any SKABC member. We will be practicing rescues and helping each other out on this day. You must be familiar with a wet exit and re-entry. A Beginners Course or equivalent is highly recommended. If your Sea Kayak does not have sealed hatches (front and back) please advise the coordinator Your boat should be equipped with all Coast Guard safety equipment. You must come to the practice with the following required safety equipment: Paddle Float, Pump and Spray Skirt. Come prepared for immersion with the appropriate clothing (wet suit or dry suit)Land 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
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Southern Gulf Islands Trip — report and photos
South Gulf Island Trip Report – April 23-29, 2022 Submitted by Kevin A A weeks kayaking trip to the Southern Gulf Islands sounded awesome when I saw it posted. However I was also a bit apprehensive. I had yet to … Continue reading
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Spring Fling Photos
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
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
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Text of Steve Best’s speech “2021 SKABC Volunteers” delivered at the Fall Fling
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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