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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Paddling Film Fest Photos

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Admin

SKABC's Paddling Film Festival was a huge success. With around 200 attendees, we raised $6500 for BC Marine Trails in Howe Sound. Thanks to everyone who organized and sponsored this event. Photos by Sue Johnson.

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Silent Auction and Raffle donations for the Paddling Film Festival

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Admin

Update: The Paddling Film Festival raised around $6500 for BC Marine Trails in Howe Sound!

The kayaking community has come through in a big way to support the Paddling Film Festival! Here are some of the opportunities to win kayaking gear, club memberships and more. All proceeds go to BC Marine Trails Howe Sound Sites!

Online Auction March 22-29:

Visit our online listings to bid on some amazing gear! Create a profile with 32Auctions to get started. Bidding will end at 8:15 pm at the Paddling Film Festival Friday March 29. The following featured items are courtesy of Skyview Outdoors.

Boreal Epsilon T200 Kayak -- standard weight

 

Aquabound Carbon Stingray Paddle

 

Camping Bundle:

  • Eureka Suma 2 Tent
  • Jet Boil Mighty Moe Stove
  • Nemo Sleep Mattress
  • Yak Food Freeze Dried Food Packs

 

 

Silent Auction -- March 29 at the Paddling Film Festival.

Come to the film festival and bid on gear and gifts courtesy of Skyview Outdoors and our other generous local sponsors. Silent auction items include:

Aquabound Carbon Stingray Paddle w/ Brooks Pogies
Brooks Paddle Skirts
Salus Eddy-Flex PFD
Malone Kayak Cart
Northwest River Supply Taj Mahal Deck Bag
Outdoor Research Sensor Phone Bag
Nemo Air Mattress
Keen Shoe Gift Cards
Dakine Sports Bags from Ecomarine
NRS Vista PFDs from Ecomarine
Talic Wall Mounting Storage Kits from Ecomarine		 Coast Outdoor Gift Certificates
Catering to Cool Cats - Cat Sitting Service
Hollyburn Sailing Club - One Year Membership
Hollyburn Sailing Club Co-op Membership
Framed Photograph by Martin Ryer
Waterflow Paddling Rolling Clinics
Club Locarno Membership
UBC Theatre and Film Subscriptions
SKABC Fleece Jackets

Raffle - March 29 at the Paddling Film Festival:

Look for the Raffle Table in the theatre lobby-- ticket sales will be cash only. Prizes include:

Deep Cove Rental Gift Certificates
Coast Outdoors Gift Certificates
NorthWater Micro Throwline
Northwest River Supply Dri-stow Dry Bags
Outdoor Research Dry Isolation Day Pack
Galileo Coffee Gift Bag
Dakine Sports Bag from Ecomarine
Spirit of the West Adventures Pottery Mugs
Back Country Brewing Gift Card
Wildcoast Guidebooks

And Door Prizes -- too many to list!

Come to the Paddling Film Fest for a great evening. Tickets are on Eventbrite:

Special thanks to:

Sea to Sky Gondola
Spirit of the West Adventures
UBC Theatre and Film
Back Country Brewing
Catering to Cool Cats
Honey's Donuts
Wild Coast Guidebooks
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Howe Sound Update: Sea to Sky Marine Trail Annual Report

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Admin

The club's Howe Sound Steward Steve Best submitted a report detailing the progress made in 2018 on our BC Marine Trail campsites. The document includes:

1. Management of Operations
a) Maintenance & Projects
b) Volunteers
c) Incidents and Actions
d) Management Concerns
e) Enforcement Support
2. Summary of Visitors and Revenue
3. Summary of Expenses
4. Year End Condition of Infrastructure
5. Proposed Projects and Planning for the Coming Year
6. Appendix 1 – Site Condition Reports
7. Appendix 2 – Site Visitor Logbooks

Read the full 2018 Sea to Sky Marine Trail Annual Report

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Open position on club executive – Secretary

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Admin

Looking for a way to get involved with the club? Join the exec as the Secretary. You'll be right in the middle of the action as this is a directorship.

What's involved:
Assist preparing agenda for monthly executive meetings
Take minutes at executive meetings (usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening)
Vote on club policies and spending matters
Field correspondence and help keep the club compliant with paperwork requirements
Assist with keeping online archives

This is a collaborative position with the president, vice president, treasurer and webmaster. If this sounds interesting to you, email vicepresident1@skabc.org for more information, with your questions, etc.

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