The sun came out for the annual BBQ at Locarno Beach on Aug 21 and more than 30 people attended. The club provided smokies and people brought potluck items. Thanks to the social committee and all who made it a fun night.
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Big Brothers / Big Sisters Paddle at Deep Cove June 15
SKABC hosted 12 kids and their BB/BS partner. The volunteers all arrived at Deep Cove at 0700h to get everything set up, kayaks picked up. Our day did not end until about 6:00/ 6:30 after we packed up and cars loaded. It was a great day. Organizer Calvin Sam sends a big THANK YOU to the volunteers that made this happen: Mark, Ellen, Kirsten, Clark, Maureen, and Karin. Thank you to the Raven Pub and Deep Cove Kayak for the pizza and kayaks.
MEC Paddlefest
SKABC volunteers Walter and Jayne man the booth along with BC Marine Trails representatives. Thanks to Mary for organizing, Nick, Katya, Millie, Mick, Randy, and all the other club members who represented us at Paddlefest!
Daniel and Katya answer questions at MEC Paddlefest.
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
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.
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
This is the second session planned this season where we'll paddle from Cates Park to Maple Beach near Admiralty Point to work on removing invasive plants.
Join us to paddle from Ambleside to Eagle Harbor on Good Friday. Round trip approximately 14nm. We will travel along shoreline admiring west coast ocean [...]
This car-free tour takes us to most of the Gulf Ilsands National Park Reserve water access sites, taking advantage of BC Ferries' fine service. Leave [...]
This course will teach participants the fundamentals of navigation, including using charts and compasses. You will learn how to follow a course to a destination and find your way home again with confidence.
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
