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SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSMTWTFS3112345677:00 PM - January Club Meeting via Zoom at 7pm91011121314151617181920212223242526272829303112308 JanAs we are in the depths of winter, please join us for a special presentation on cold water safety by Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, aka Dr. Popsicle. Dr. Giesbrecht is a Professor of Thermophysiology in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, at the University of Manitoba. He studies human responses to exercise/work in extreme environments and has been the Director of the Laboratory for Exercise and Environmental Medicine since 1991. Public welcome! Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to socialize in breakout rooms. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81349594732?pwd=IsmW6kxVUr6ZjSs8E6qKi38dSrnj1N.1 Meeting ID: 813 4959 4732 Passcode: 873693Land 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: general interest
Rescue practice videos
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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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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Photos – July club picnic at Locarno
Twenty plus club members gathered at Locarno Beach for a summer picnic. As the evening progressed we had visits at our tent from potential members, games of Cornhole, and a demo of how to paddleboard with a dog. Thanks to … Continue reading
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Celebrate BC Trails Day and World Oceans Day
BC Trails Day on June 5th – film night coming up The first ever BC Trails Day was on Saturday June 5th. SKABC supports this initiative by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC to recognize the importance of our trails … Continue reading
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Special offer: JF Marleau and Justine Curgenven’s books, DVDs
JF Marleau, our February guest presenter and owner of SKILS, is extending a special offer to all SKABC members on two of his books that were recently updated and published at the end of 2020: Navigation Sea State & Weather … Continue reading
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