Trip Leader Meeting Thursday Feb 24

Update: Thanks for all who attended. Registration for early season trips is starting in March. If you missed the meeting, you can propose a trip using the Trip Posting Form -- log in and find it under the Trips menu.


Interested in organizing or leading a club trip?  Your help in offering members opportunities to get together in person to paddle will be hugely appreciated!  Join us Thursday via Zoom with your ideas and proposed dates for club trips.  The Zoom link is in the Event listing (log in to view as this is for members only).

We’re hoping to offer a variety of day trips -- especially early in the season so members can get to know other paddlers.  Multi-day destinations will be popular as well.  Some ideas are:

  • Day trips in the Lower Mainland
  • Paddle series on weekday evenings
  • Howe Sound - day and overnight
  • Gulf Islands overnight
  • Multiday on Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island
  • Themed trips like cooking, conservation, walk-on ferry, or mentoring
  • Group camping weekends

Info about becoming a leader or coordinator is in the Trips menu of the website (log in to view all the resources). There is also a new Trip Posting Form where you can submit your trip proposal anytime.

All members interested in organizing club trips are encouraged to join in. Hope to see you then!

 

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COVID policy update: members required to be fully vaccinated to attend club events

SKABC's leadership agrees with the spirit of BC's Provincial Health Guidelines and our COVID policies will continue to evolve accordingly.

In December, the Directors voted unanimously to require that members be fully vaccinated to attend club events in-person. Vaccination status has been added to the signup forms for our indoor and outdoor events. This policy will be in effect until further notice.

This decision came after observation and feedback from the past two seasons. When we gather with club members to paddle, we are with others outside of our usual social circle so it is important to follow the current provincial COVID-19 regulations and guidelines; however, wearing a mask on the water may be unsafe and ineffective. Risk of infection may increase as we help each other with equipment, perform assisted rescues, practice skills, eat, travel, or socialize.

The club’s updated COVID policy can be found here: SKABC COVID-19 Protocols and Vaccination Requirements

If you have further questions, contact exec@skabc.org

Your SKABC Executive

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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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Christmas party photos

Thanks to the Social Committee and everyone who made our Christmas party fun! Here are some photos!

"We have the BEST people amongst us here tonight, and we also have the WORST. First, there is Steve Best. He is sitting at my table. Most people WILL recognize Steve as he is a long term volunteer with SKABC and in the kayak community as a whole. He is also our champion steward for Howe Sound. The other best is Johan Worst, also sitting at my table – beside Steve Best. Most of you will NOT know him as he is a new member. As his friend, I can tell you that besides being a strong paddler, Johan is a talented base and guitar musician who has played in symphonies, rock bands, jazz bands and everything in between. His music is amongst the tunes you are hearing tonight. That is the best and the worst bit of trivia that I have to share with you tonight." - Sue Johnson

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Congratulations Steve Best — Orca Award and Philip Kubik — Silver Paddle Award

Steve Best, Orca Award Winner for his work as Howe Sound Site Steward, Director on the Executive, involvement with BC Marine Trails, and long-time contributing member of SKABC.

Philip Kubik, Silver Paddle Award winner for his contributions over the years as Instructor, Trip Leader, Club Secretary, and Director on the Executive.

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