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Category Archives: guest speaker resources
Notice: Opportunity to order JF Marleau books at 40% off (by May 10)
JF Marleau is offering SKABC members discounts on all books and CDs, including the newly released book. (See offer below my email.) Individual orders will not be accepted, only one large order through the club. As club librarian, I am … Continue reading
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Cold-exposed patient guidance cards from January club meeting
Our guest speaker Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht kindly sent along the informative guidance cards that he discussed during his excellent presentation on Cold Water Safety in January. Feel free to print, laminate, share… “Cold Card” to Guide Responders in the Assessment … Continue reading
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Video by Steve Best: Paddling with the FONz
Thanks to Steve for his fascinating presentation at our club meeting on accompanying an eight main team of wounded veterans along their journey up the inside passage. Steve paddled alongside this amazing group for the Port McNeil to Prince Rupert … Continue reading
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Ross MacDonald’s “Marine Weather 101” Resources
Our January guest speaker Ross MacDonald kindly shared his excellent weather presentation and some of the resources he mentioned. Marine Weather 101 Presentation Marine Weather Resources Summary
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June guest speaker links — FYI
Many thanks to guest speakers Norm Hann and John Kimantas who spoke at our virtual club meeting on June 7. John gave information on BC Marine Trails’ Site Assessment Program. Norm’s excellent film Howe Sound can be found here: https://normhann.com/2019/10/howe-sound-short-film/ … Continue reading
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