Club Calendar | SKABC – The Sea Kayak Association of BC

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8:30 AM - Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B

7:00 PM - May Club Meeting - Kayak Fishing with JF Marleau

12:00 AM - SKABC 40th ANNIVERSARY SPRING FLING

8:30 AM - Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)

10:30 AM - Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)

1:30 PM - Spring Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)

9:00 AM - Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B

5:30 PM - Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B

7:00 PM - "Know before you buy" - Presentation + Social & Shopping

8:00 PM - Coast Outdoors - Social and Shopping - Wed May 10 - sign up

12:00 AM - Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration

12:00 AM - Beginners Course - May 12-14 2023

12:00 AM - Stave Lake Overnight (2C)

12:00 AM - Beginners Course - May 12-14 2023

12:00 AM - Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration

9:00 AM - Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B

6:00 PM - Trip Leader Workshop (2 evenings)

8:00 AM - White Rock Crabbing Paddle - 2B

8:00 AM - Apodaca Park paddle - 3B

5:30 PM - Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B

12:00 AM - Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping

12:00 AM - Weather

12:00 AM - Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping

5:30 PM - Remote First Aid (20 hr course)

12:00 AM - Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle

Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B

30 Apr

Sun, Apr 30, 2023

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Jericho Beach Kayak Centre

Trip

Come and have a fun Sunday morning paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]

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May Club Meeting - Kayak Fishing with JF Marleau

01 May

Mon, May 1, 2023

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Meeting
Public

Join us for a presentation by JF Marleau on kayak fishing. The presentation will focus on kayak fishing sustenance on expeditions and proper kayak fishing for food and sport. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87834086796?pwd=Z0FIMGNCd1BsOCtpSHExNnBpQWorQT09 Meeting ID: 878 3408 6796 Passcode: 859679

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SKABC 40th ANNIVERSARY SPRING FLING

06 May

Sat, May 6, 2023

All Day

Cates Park - Shelter

Social

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Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)

06 May

Sat, May 6, 2023

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cates Park - Beach Launch

Trip

Special Event

Spring Fling 40th Anniversary paddle! Our group will launch from Cates Park and have lunch at Thwaytes Landing.

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Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)

06 May

Sat, May 6, 2023

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cates Park - Beach Launch

Trip

Special Event

Spring Fling 40th Anniversary paddle! Our group will paddle to have lunch at Twin Islands.

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Spring Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)

06 May

Sat, May 6, 2023

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Cates Park - Beach Launch

Trip

Spring Fling 40th Anniversary Paddle! This group will paddle along the shoreline to Deep Cove and back.

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Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B

07 May

Sun, May 7, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Rocky Point Park

Trip

Join us for a Sunday morning paddle. Meet at Rocky Point at the boat launch at 9:00 am so we can be on the water [...]

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Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B

10 May

Wed, May 10, 2023

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Jericho Beach Kayak Centre

Trip

Come and have a fun Wednesday evening paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]

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"Know before you buy" - Presentation + Social & Shopping

10 May

Wed, May 10, 2023

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Coast Outdoors

Training Course

Coast Outdoors staff will share information and product knowledge on "dressing for the weather" and provide tips on what to consider before purchasing clothing, including [...]

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Coast Outdoors - Social and Shopping - Wed May 10 - sign up

10 May

Wed, May 10, 2023

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Coast Outdoors

Training Course

On Wed May 10th, Coast Outdoors staff will be sharing information and product knowledge on "dressing for the weather" and provide tips on what to [...]

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Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration

12 May

Fri, May 12, 2023 - Sun, May 14, 2023

All Day

See description for location

Training Course

This course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to land and launch safely on surf beaches and increase your confidence in rough water. This is not a course on surfing.

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Beginners Course - May 12-14 2023

12 May

Fri, May 12, 2023 - Sun, May 14, 2023

All Day

Training Course

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.

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Stave Lake Overnight (2C)

13 May

Sat, May 13, 2023 - Sun, May 14, 2023

All Day

Stave Lake Boat Launch

Trip

Camp in region of Glacier Bay or Clearwater bay or opposite shore.

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Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B

14 May

Sun, May 14, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Rocky Point Park

Trip

Join us for a Sunday morning paddle. Meet at Rocky Point at the boat launch at 9:00 am so we can be on the water [...]

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Trip Leader Workshop (2 evenings)

18 May

Thu, May 18, 2023

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Blueridge

Training Course

In this 2 evening workshop you will learn skills to help you successfully lead a kayaking trip.

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White Rock Crabbing Paddle - 2B

Sat, May 20, 2023

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

White Rock Beach at Anderson Street - Lot 4750

Trip

We will be kayaking from White Rock West Beach to set traps for Dungeness crabs in Boundary Bay. We’ll work on rigging, paddle out and [...]

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Apodaca Park paddle - 3B

20 May

Sat, May 20, 2023

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Whytecliff Park

Trip

Please join us to paddle from Whytecliff Park to Apodaca Provincial Park at Bowen Island. Meet up at 8am at Whytecliff Park parking lot, ready [...]

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Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B

24 May

Wed, May 24, 2023

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Jericho Beach Kayak Centre

Trip

Come and have a fun Wednesday evening paddle in English Bay from Jericho Sailing Centre. Route will be determined by the ability of paddlers and [...]

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Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping

26 May

Fri, May 26, 2023 - Sun, May 28, 2023

All Day

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

Trip

SKABC has reserved group site G5 for the Weather Course. Join in and share the site and join in the Saturday night potluck.

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Weather

27 May

Sat, May 27, 2023 - Sun, May 28, 2023

All Day

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

Training Course

The Weather Course will teach you the basic skills and knowledge to make a go or no-go decision for a kayak launch based on the weather.

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Remote First Aid (20 hr course)

02 Jun

Fri, Jun 2, 2023 - Sun, Jun 4, 2023

5:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Training Course

Remote First Aid is practical, hands-on training designed for casual campers or day hikers. Gain the confidence you need to make informed decisions in emergencies [...]

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Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle

03 Jun

Sat, Jun 3, 2023

All Day

Rocky Point Park

Trip

Volunteers needed! This is a wonderful day where youth get to experience being on the water and building a relationship with their Big Brother or Sister.

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Events on Sun, Apr 30, 2023

30 Apr

Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B

30 Apr 23

Vancouver

Events on Mon, May 1, 2023

01 May

May Club Meeting - Kayak Fishing with JF Marleau

1 May 23

Events on Sat, May 6, 2023

06 May