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Category Archives: SKABC event
Photos — Summer trips, courses, picnics
This summer SKABC restarted social events, trips, and rescue practices — here are some photos from recent months that include trips to Gambier Island, Newcastle Island, the Currents Course, the Trip Leader Course, Picnics at Locarno, and Executive Social at … 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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Paddling Film Festival — online — watch now
Update June 2021: Films are still available for viewing! If you’re dreaming of exciting adventures on the water when Covid restrictions loosen up, you could kickstart your dreams by watching paddling films from the World Tour Paddling Film Festival streamed … Continue reading
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Photos: Boat Handling and Stroke Improvement Course
It was beautiful weather for our course held in Vancouver Saturday. Thanks to the instructors and students for making it a productive, safe, and fun day!
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Trailers for Part 2 of Waterwalker Film Night (May 14)
Here are descriptions and trailers for the films to be shown May 14 at a FREE online event for club members. Goodbye Olympic – Set in Iran, this film is about a young female flatwater kayaker who, against all odds, … Continue reading
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