When: May 30, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their rescue skills. It will be facilitated by SKABC members.
Date: Saturday May 30 from 9 am to 12 noon.
Location: Batchelor Bay, West Vancouver
Requirements:
- Past exposure to wet exists and re-entry
- Kayak with spray deck and all safety equipment, wet/dry suit mandatory
- Paddle float and ant other aides you use
- Gloves, toque, and booties recommended
- Goggles, nose plug are optional, and may help to increase your comfort
- Bring lunch and water along in your boat
Special Instructions:
- If you wish to practice any particular rolling skill, please indicate this in the comment section below
- Please arrive early so we are ready to launch at 9:00 am. Meet with kayaks on the grass.
- Please watch
- Nigel Foster assisted rescue Kayak Assisted Deep Water RescueGordon Brown heel hook Heel Hook – Kayak Rescue
Facilitators: Facilitated by Maureen Benzon
Quirine Schuyff
Fees: Free (this is a practice session, not a course)
Limit: Minimum 4; maximum 8
Parking: Parking for 3 hours is free on Dufferin Road. There is unlimited time free paring on Marine Drive with stairs to the beach (unload your kayak before parking) Carpooling is recommended.
Address
6704 Dufferin Ave
West Vancouver, BC
6704 Dufferin Ave
West Vancouver, BC
Signed up:
Spaces Available: 8 (Note that a negative number means people are on the waitlist)
Sign up below:
By signing up I understand that per club policy I am responsible for having the skills, health, ability and equipment to participate safely in the activity. I also understand that I am responsible for notifying the organizer about any physical or mental impairment or medical condition that could interfere with my ability to participate fully in the activity and/or create a safety concern for the group.I acknowledge that when participating in this SKABC activity it is my responsibility to inform my fellow participants if I do not wish to have images or video footage of myself or a minor family member shared on the SKABC website, in the SKABC newsletter, or on social media.
I recognize that some club members may ask that images and video footage of themselves or their minor children captured during this activity not be shared on the SKABC website, in the SKABC newsletter, or on social media and, if so, I agree to respect their wishes in this matter.
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