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SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSMTWTFS2930311239:30 AM - White Rock Crabbing Paddle (2B)57:00 PM - Club meeting via Zoom78910111314151712:00 AM - Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle1920212212:00 AM - Granite Falls Overnight - 2B245:15 PM - Wreck Beach Sunset Paddle - 2B262728296:00 PM - Locarno Sunset Paddle (2B)18:30 AM - Tunstall Bay-Pasley Island group - 3C06 JunIn June we welcome Courtney Smaha and Sophie Cheshire who are assisting Ruth Simons, Lead of the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society responsible for the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Learn about the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and how it came to be. They will also speak to the special features of the area and what it means to be a UNESCO designated site, the objectives, programs and partnerships. They'll also talk about collaboration and ways to support the biosphere. Tune in early at 7pm to join a discussion with club President George Prevost about good group participation in kayaking. Breakout rooms will be available. Public welcome. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87657673816?pwd=R3pBVjJwekd3dWRRRithOE1mbG02Zz09 Meeting ID: 876 5767 3816 Passcode: 641469Land 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: guest speaker resources
Guest speaker links: The Intertidal Zone
Thank you to Georgia Hall for her presentation at our June meeting: “The intertidal zone: Where ocean meets land”. Here are some resources and links referred to during her talk. SKABC presentation links Presentation: The intertidal zone is a weird … Continue reading
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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. Update May 16, 2025 – these resources have been removed. SJ
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