Club Calendar

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The calendar includes all SKABC events: trips, training, meetings and other events. Click the link for an event to see detailed information. If you're a member, please log in to be able to see detailed information.

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7:00 PM - MEC Club Night
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12:00 AM - Beginners Course
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12:00 AM - Indian Arm (2C)
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26 May
A spectacular set of islands on the west coast of  Vancouver Island, the Broken Group Islands are a kayaker's dream destination, offering a secluded wilderness [...]
30 May
Wed, May 30, 2018    
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Offered every Wednesday evening from April through June. Destinations and routes will vary each week. Please bring a headlamp in case of late return! Trip goes [...]
31 May
Thu, May 31, 2018    
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SKABC has been invited to participate in a special clubs event at Mountain Equipment Co-op. This is held at the West Broadway location. Receive a [...]
01 Jun
Fri, Jun 1, 2018 - Sun, Jun 3, 2018    
All Day
The Beginner Course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to go on trips in sheltered waters or to join competently led trips in places such as Indian Arm and the Gulf Islands.
02 Jun
Sat, Jun 2, 2018 - Sun, Jun 3, 2018    
12:00 AM
Tired of instant noodles or pasta for dinner every night of your kayak trip? Frustrated with the high cost/low taste freeze dried packaged meals? Planning [...]
02 Jun
Sat, Jun 2, 2018    
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Paddle along the shoreline from Crescent Beach, Surrey (Boundary Bay) to White Rock (Semiahmoo Bay). Break for lunch in White Rock before returning back to [...]
04 Jun
Mon, Jun 4, 2018    
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Our guest speaker is Constable Jamie Gibson of the VPD Marine Unit. He will discuss current theft trends and preventative measures, safety issues, the Canada [...]
06 Jun
Wed, Jun 6, 2018    
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Offered every Wednesday evening from April through June. Destinations and routes will vary each week. Please bring a headlamp in case of late return! Trip goes [...]
09 Jun
Let's celebrate World Oceans Day by cleaning up this beautiful cove on Bowen Island that has long been a Provincial Park, but a rather neglected [...]
10 Jun
Sun, Jun 10, 2018    
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This course has been cancelled due to low registration.   Location:  Ambleside Beach East of the Hollyburn Sailing Club ready to launch at 9:00AM. Spend three [...]
10 Jun
Sun, Jun 10, 2018    
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy a day paddle at the where the Burrard Inlet meets the south end of Indian Arm, a scenic fjord surrounded by spectacular mountains, with [...]
13 Jun
Wed, Jun 13, 2018    
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Offered every Wednesday evening from April through June. Destinations and routes will vary each week. Please bring a headlamp in case of late return! Trip goes [...]
14 Jun
Thu, Jun 14, 2018 - Sun, Jun 17, 2018    
12:00 AM
Indian Arm is a steep-sided glacial fjord adjacent to the city of Vancouver in southwestern British Columbia. Formed during the last Ice Age, it extends [...]
15 Jun
Fri, Jun 15, 2018 - Sun, Jun 17, 2018    
All Day
Spend three days in the Gulf Islands developing the skills required to lead a SKABC trip for a day, a weekend or an extended period.
16 Jun
Sat, Jun 16, 2018 - Sun, Jun 17, 2018    
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This course is an excellent follow-up to the Beginners' course and for every paddler wishing to improve their forward and reverse strokes, work on bracing, steering and boat handling techniques, as well as towing and rescues.
16 Jun
Sat, Jun 16, 2018    
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Update on June 12 -- this trip will be rescheduled for July. Bowen Island is just across the Queen Charlotte Channel from Horseshoe Bay. The [...]
16 Jun
Sat, Jun 16, 2018    
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join the team at SKABC's booth at the MEC Paddlefest at Jericho on June 16. While at the Paddlefest, you can learn new skills at [...]
18 Jun
Mon, Jun 18, 2018 - Sat, Jun 23, 2018    
12:00 AM
The Deer Group Islands are a beautiful set of islands in the south east corner of Barkley Sound. Rugged shorelines, sandy beaches, sea caves and [...]
20 Jun
Wed, Jun 20, 2018    
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy a day paddle at the where the Burrard Inlet meets the south end of Indian Arm, a scenic fjord surrounded by spectacular mountains, with [...]
20 Jun
Wed, Jun 20, 2018    
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Offered every Wednesday evening from April through June. Destinations and routes will vary each week. Please bring a headlamp in case of late return! Trip goes [...]
22 Jun
Fri, Jun 22, 2018 - Sun, Jul 1, 2018    
12:00 AM
Experience the spectacular rugged north-west Vancouver Island coastline from the the Bunsby group of islands. Adjacent to the Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve, located on the [...]
23 Jun
Sat, Jun 23, 2018 - Sun, Jun 24, 2018    
12:00 AM
Indian Arm is a steep-sided glacial fjord adjacent to the city of Vancouver in southwestern British Columbia. Formed during the last Ice Age, it extends [...]
23 Jun
Sat, Jun 23, 2018    
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sign up for a kayak day tour to visit an important rock art site on the east shore of Howe Sound just north of Furry [...]
23 Jun
Sat, Jun 23, 2018    
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come on out and practice your rescues with other club members. This is an informal practice session, open to any SKABC member. You must be [...]
24 Jun
Sun, Jun 24, 2018 - Tue, Jul 3, 2018    
12:00 AM
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED When: Sunday, June 24, 2018 overnight at Fair Harbour, followed by 8 nights on the water until return to Fair [...]
26 Jun
Tue, Jun 26, 2018    
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The sales rep from Globalstar Systems who we know as SPOT will be doing a presentation on the SAR system and introducing their new 2-Way [...]
27 Jun
Wed, Jun 27, 2018    
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Offered every Wednesday evening from April through June. Destinations and routes will vary each week. Please bring a headlamp in case of late return! Trip goes [...]
27 Jun
Wed, Jun 27, 2018    
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Club executive meeting -- location TBA.
Events on Sun, May 27, 2018
Events on Mon, May 28, 2018
Events on Tue, May 29, 2018
Events on Wed, May 30, 2018
Events on Thu, May 31, 2018
31 May
31 May 18
Vancouver
Events on Fri, Jun 1, 2018
01 Jun
1 Jun 18
Deep Cove
Events on Sat, Jun 2, 2018
Events on Sun, Jun 3, 2018
01 Jun
1 Jun 18
Deep Cove
Events on Mon, Jun 4, 2018
04 Jun
4 Jun 18
Vancouver
Events on Wed, Jun 6, 2018
Events on Sat, Jun 9, 2018
Events on Sun, Jun 10, 2018
10 Jun
10 Jun 18
West Vancouver
Events on Wed, Jun 13, 2018
Events on Thu, Jun 14, 2018
14 Jun
14 Jun 18
Deep Cove
Events on Fri, Jun 15, 2018
14 Jun
14 Jun 18
Deep Cove
15 Jun
15 Jun 18
Events on Sat, Jun 16, 2018
14 Jun
14 Jun 18
Deep Cove
15 Jun
15 Jun 18
16 Jun
16 Jun 18
Vancouver
16 Jun
16 Jun
16 Jun 18
Vancouver
Events on Sun, Jun 17, 2018
14 Jun
14 Jun 18
Deep Cove
15 Jun
15 Jun 18
16 Jun
16 Jun 18
Vancouver
Events on Mon, Jun 18, 2018
18 Jun
Events on Tue, Jun 19, 2018
18 Jun
Events on Wed, Jun 20, 2018
Events on Thu, Jun 21, 2018
18 Jun
Events on Fri, Jun 22, 2018
18 Jun
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
Events on Sat, Jun 23, 2018
18 Jun
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
23 Jun
23 Jun 18
Deep Cove
23 Jun
23 Jun
Events on Sun, Jun 24, 2018
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
23 Jun
23 Jun 18
Deep Cove
24 Jun
Events on Mon, Jun 25, 2018
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
24 Jun
Events on Tue, Jun 26, 2018
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
24 Jun
26 Jun
Events on Wed, Jun 27, 2018
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
24 Jun
27 Jun
27 Jun 18
Events on Thu, Jun 28, 2018
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
24 Jun
Events on Fri, Jun 29, 2018
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
24 Jun
Events on Sat, Jun 30, 2018
22 Jun
22 Jun 18
Checleset Bay
24 Jun