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.

AGM Documents and Reports

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Admin

Thanks everyone for making our first club Zoom meeting a success. Steve Best’s presentation video will be posted as soon as available. The AGM Agenda and Officer reports are available here.

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Extensive work done by club this summer in Howe Sound

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Admin

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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New way to buy maritime charts locally

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Admin

Looking a chart for an upcoming trip? You can get them in Vancouver at Chartworld. Since Covid started and distribution has changed, Chartworld is the only company licensed in Western Canada to print them. Member Mike Gilbert passed along the … Continue reading →

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Ecomarine’s liquidation may be announced soon

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Admin

Thanks Nancy M for the heads up on Ecomarine’s liquidation — the following is from Jericho’s newsletter: Details are still being finalized for the liquidation of Ecomarine’s inventory. It could be announced as early as today. Maynard’s is the liquidator; … Continue reading →

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Gulf Islands National Park Tour in July

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Bruce Pickwell

Tour most of the places in the Gulf Island National Park in July. The Gulf Islands Park is one of easier place to paddle for newer paddlers. Space is limited to 10 max. See trips details below https://www.skabc.org/events-2/gulf-islands-tour-c2/

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