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June 2023

Date Event Type
Fri, Jun 2, 2023 - Sun, Jun 4, 2023
(5:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Remote First Aid (20 hr 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...
Training Course
Sat, Jun 3, 2023
(All Day)
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Paddle
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.
Trip
Sun, Jun 4, 2023
(9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
New Member Welcome Paddle
The New Member Welcome Paddle is for all club members! Free pizza provided by SKABC. New Members can learn more about club training & trips....
Trip
Sun, Jun 4, 2023
(1:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Rolling Clinic
Date: Sunday June 4, 2023. Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Sasamat Lake This kayak rolling clinic is aimed at those who have some...
Training Course
Mon, Jun 5, 2023
(7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
June Club Meeting featuring Justine Curgenven
Featured guest speaker Justine Curgenven -- topic "Haida Gwaii - Twice Around". Tune in at 7pm for two short presentations -- first Kathryn Anderson of Ocean Legacy, about education on recovering, clean-up and remanufacturing of ocean plastic. Then we'll hear from Karina regarding BCMT's Coastal Caretakers program. Club news and Justine's presentation start at 7:30. After the meeting, chat with other club members in breakout rooms. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83069231794?pwd=UjhxVEZwUndTVWRMWTdOd0xJNEpSZz09 Meeting ID: 830 6923 1794 Passcode: 548663
Meeting, Public
Wed, Jun 7, 2023
(8:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle – 1A
Easy 2 hour paddle launching from Strathcona Park, North Vancouver (Deep  Cove, see map below). Suitable for all levels. Come along and meet some new...
Trip
Wed, Jun 7, 2023
(5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Sat, Jun 10, 2023 - Sun, Jun 11, 2023
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Rescues and Boat Handling Course (previously Strokes & Rescues)
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.
Training Course
Sat, Jun 10, 2023
(1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Introduction to Greenland Paddling Clinic
Are you looking for guidance on how best to use your Greenland paddle? This clinic will review types of Greenland paddles, paddle grip, forward stroke,...
Training Course
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
(8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
(5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle – 1A
Easy 2 hour paddle launching from Strathcona Park, North Vancouver (Deep  Cove, see map below). Suitable for all levels. Come along and meet some new...
Trip
Sat, Jun 17, 2023 - Sun, Jun 18, 2023
(All Day)
Ramilles channel overnight – 3B
Share dinner, bonfire night. Parking is free at Porteau cove. Suitable Weather. Distance: 8 NM (15 Km) each day Required equipment: Dry or Wet suit...
Trip
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
(8:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle – 1A
Easy 2 hour paddle launching from Strathcona Park, North Vancouver (Deep  Cove, see map below). Suitable for all levels. Come along and meet some new...
Trip
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
(5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
(8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Alouette lake – 2D
Route to cover: Start the first leg to explore the east shoreline, there might be some ruined, artistic shape tree stumps. Return leg on the...
Trip
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Rescue and Rolling Practice Session
This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their skills for the summer 2023 paddling season.  It will be facilitated by two SKABC members....
Training Course
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
(5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Strathcona 2 Hour Paddle – 1A
Easy 2 hour paddle launching from Strathcona Park, North Vancouver (Deep  Cove, see map below). Suitable for all levels. Come along and meet some new...
Trip
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
(7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
Circumnavigate Bowen Island – 3C
Launch at 7:30 from Whytecliff park Distance: 19 NM (34 Km) Required equipment: Dry or Wet suit is mandatory Required Skills: Be able to handle...
Trip

July 2023

Date Event Type
Sun, Jul 2, 2023
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Wed, Jul 5, 2023
(5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Fri, Jul 14, 2023 - Sun, Jul 16, 2023
(All Day)
Currents course
To paddle safely in currents one requires basic knowledge of currents such as when and where they form as well as developing skills such as ferrying across currents and crossing eddy lines to manoeuvre in and around them.
Training Course
Wed, Jul 19, 2023
(5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Sun, Jul 23, 2023
(8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Jericho Sunday Morning Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip

August 2023

Date Event Type
Wed, Aug 2, 2023
(5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
(5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Sun, Aug 27, 2023
(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
(5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle – 2B
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...
Trip

September 2023

Date Event Type
Fri, Sep 1, 2023 - Mon, Sep 4, 2023
(All Day)
Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping
SKABC has reserved group a group campsite for Labour Day Weekend.
Trip
Sat, Sep 9, 2023 - Sun, Sep 10, 2023
(All Day)
Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration – Sept 9 & 10 2023
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.
Training Course

November 2023

Date Event Type
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
(All Day)
Week Long Texada, Jedediah, and Lasqueti (3C) DATES BEING CHANGED
Camp at various sites, some developed some not. Details and map to be posted as soon as available. Pre-trip virtual meeting mandatory at date &...
Trip