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MEC Paddlefest

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Posted on May 25, 2017 by Admin

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MEC Vancouver Club NightThursday, May 18th 2017 (7 pm to 9 pm)

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  • Recent News

    • SKABC presented with Big Brothers award
    • White Rock Crabbing Paddle Photos
    • Stave Lake Trip Report
    • 40th Anniversary Spring Fling photos
    • Thormanby Trip Report and Photos
  • Land Acknowledgement

    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

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    9:00 AM - Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    9:00 AM - Rescue and Rolling Practice Session August 27 2023
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    5:00 PM - Picnic at Locarno Beach
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    5:30 PM - Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
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    12:00 AM - Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping
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    12:00 AM - Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration - Sept 9 & 10 2023
    12:00 AM - Deep Cove Kayak Cuisine Weekend - 2B
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    12:00 AM - Desolation Sound - 2B
    9:00 AM - Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
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    7:30 PM - September Club Meeting via Zoom
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    9:00 AM - Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    9:00 AM - Rescue and Rolling Practice Session Sept 17 (rescheduled from Aug 27)
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    9:30 AM - Fall Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)
    10:30 AM - Fall Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
    1:30 PM - Fall Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)
    5:00 PM - Fall Fling and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
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    9:00 AM - Anvil I. and Pam Rocks (3C)
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    Sun, Aug 27, 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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    Rescue and Rolling Practice Session August 27 2023
    Rescue and Rolling Practice Session August 27 2023
    Sun, Aug 27, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Whytecliff Park
    • Training Course
    This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their skills for the summer 2023 paddling season.  It will be facilitated by 2 SKABC members. [...]
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    Picnic at Locarno Beach
    Picnic at Locarno Beach
    Mon, Aug 28, 2023    
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Locarno Beach Trimble Street Parking Lot
    • Social
    Our evening picnics are a perfect opportunity to welcome new members and reacquaint yourself with friends in a beautiful beach setting.
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    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    Wed, Aug 30, 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
    Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping
    Fri, Sep 1, 2023 - Mon, Sep 4, 2023    
    All Day
    Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
    • Trip
    SKABC has reserved group a group campsite for Labour Day Weekend.
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    Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration - Sept 9 & 10 2023
    Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration - Sept 9 & 10 2023
    Sat, Sep 9, 2023 - Sun, Sep 10, 2023    
    All Day
    SKILS website - Ucluelet
    • 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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    Deep Cove Kayak Cuisine Weekend - 2B
    Deep Cove Kayak Cuisine Weekend - 2B
    Sat, Sep 9, 2023 - Sun, Sep 10, 2023    
    All Day
    • Trip
    Launching from Deep Cove -- camping weekend with a planned collaborative dinner Saturday night.
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    Desolation Sound - 2B
    Desolation Sound - 2B
    Sun, Sep 10, 2023 - Sat, Sep 16, 2023    
    All Day
    Lund
    • Trip
    We plan to explore the area, starting and returning to Lund.
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    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    Sun, Sep 10, 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 [...]
    More Info
    September Club Meeting via Zoom
    September Club Meeting via Zoom
    Mon, Sep 11, 2023    
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Meeting
    Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89050785397?pwd=K0JBMXhkNm9qTWEyYmJuM3B6Q3grUT09 Meeting ID: 890 5078 5397 Passcode: 642269
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    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    Sun, Sep 17, 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 [...]
    More Info
    Rescue and Rolling Practice Session Sept 17 (rescheduled from Aug 27)
    Rescue and Rolling Practice Session Sept 17 (rescheduled from Aug 27)
    Sun, Sep 17, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Whytecliff Park
    • Training Course
    This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their skills.  It will be facilitated by 2 SKABC members. Date: Sunday Sept 17, 2023 from 9 [...]
    More Info
    Fall Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)
    Fall Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)
    Sat, Sep 23, 2023    
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Cates Park - Beach Launch
    • Trip
    Special Event
    Fall Fling - Our group will launch from Cates Park and have lunch at Thwaytes Landing.
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    Fall Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
    Fall Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
    Sat, Sep 23, 2023    
    10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Cates Park - Beach Launch
    • Trip
    Special Event
    Fall Fling! Our group will paddle to have lunch at Twin Islands.
    More Info
    Fall Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)
    Fall Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)
    Sat, Sep 23, 2023    
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Cates Park - Beach Launch
    • Trip
    Fall Fling! This group will paddle along the shoreline to Deep Cove and back.
    More Info
    Fall Fling and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
    Fall Fling and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
    Sat, Sep 23, 2023    
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Cates Park - Shelter
    • Social
    Join us for a picnic dinner hosted by SKABC.
    More Info
    Anvil I. and Pam Rocks (3C)
    Anvil I. and Pam Rocks (3C)
    Sat, Sep 30, 2023    
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Porteau Cove Provincial Park
    • Trip
    Circumnavigate Anvil I., Christie It., & Pam Rocks. Seals are commonly found on the W. side of Anvil I. and Pam Rocks. Christie It. is a bird sanctuary.
    More Info
    Events on Sun, Aug 27, 2023
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    27 Aug 23
    Port Moody
    Rescue and Rolling Practice Session August 27 2023
    27 Aug 23
    West Vancouver
    Events on Mon, Aug 28, 2023
    Picnic at Locarno Beach
    28 Aug 23
    Vancouver
    Events on Wed, Aug 30, 2023
    Jericho Wednesday Evening Paddle - 2B
    30 Aug 23
    Vancouver
    Events on Fri, Sep 1, 2023
    Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping
    1 Sep 23
    Nanaimo
    Events on Sat, Sep 9, 2023
    Safe Surf Launching and Landing Course | Course Registration - Sept 9 & 10 2023
    9 Sep 23
    Deep Cove Kayak Cuisine Weekend - 2B
    9 Sep 23
    Events on Sun, Sep 10, 2023
    Desolation Sound - 2B
    10 Sep 23
    Lund
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    10 Sep 23
    Port Moody
    Events on Mon, Sep 11, 2023
    September Club Meeting via Zoom
    11 Sep 23
    Events on Sun, Sep 17, 2023
    Rocky Point Sunday Morning Paddle - 2B
    17 Sep 23
    Port Moody
    Rescue and Rolling Practice Session Sept 17 (rescheduled from Aug 27)
    17 Sep 23
    West Vancouver
    Events on Sat, Sep 23, 2023
    Fall Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)
    23 Sep 23
    North Vancouver
    Fall Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
    23 Sep 23
    North Vancouver
    Fall Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)
    23 Sep 23
    North Vancouver
    Fall Fling and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
    23 Sep 23
    North Vancouver
    Events on Sat, Sep 30, 2023
    Anvil I. and Pam Rocks (3C)
    30 Sep 23
    Squamish
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