SKABC – The Sea Kayak Association of BC – Vancouver-based Kayak Club
Kayaking club — in Vancouver with paddling in the Lower Mainland and BC
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    Rescue Practice Session - 2017/04
    Rescue Practice Session - 2017/04
    Sun, Jul 30, 2017    
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Blackie Spit Park
    • Training Course
    Come on out and practice your rescues with other club members.  This is an informal practice session.  This practice session is open to any SKABC [...]
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    Sechelt Inlet (2B)
    Sechelt Inlet (2B)
    Sat, Aug 5, 2017 - Mon, Aug 7, 2017    
    All Day
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    2017 Trips List, 2B, Booked Full, Sunshine Coast
    This trip is now Full This is a good trip for people new to kayak camping.  Between launch location to Nine Mile Point campsite (one [...]
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    Rescue Practice Session - 2017/05
    Rescue Practice Session - 2017/05
    Sun, Aug 6, 2017    
    7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Training Course
    Come on out and practice your rescues with other club members. This is an informal practice session. This practice session is open to any SKABC member. We will be practicing rescues and helping each other out on this day. You must be familiar with a wet exit and re-entry. A Beginners Course or equivalent is highly recommended. If your Sea Kayak does not have sealed hatches (front and back) please advise the coordinator Your boat should be equipped with all Coast Guard safety equipment. You must come to the practice with the following required safety equipment: Paddle Float, Pump and Spray Skirt. Come prepared for immersion with the appropriate clothing (wet suit or dry suit)
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    BBQ at Locarno Beach
    BBQ at Locarno Beach
    Mon, Aug 14, 2017    
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Locarno Beach
    • Social
    In lieu of a monthly meeting, let's meet at Locarno Beach for an informal BBQ and supper. Look for a yellow banner and a red [...]
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    Broken Group (2B)
    Broken Group (2B)
    Sat, Sep 2, 2017 - Sat, Sep 9, 2017    
    All Day
    Broken Islands
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    2017 Trips List, 2B, Broken Group, Multi-day, Pacific Rim NPP
    This weeklong trip into the mostly-protected Broken Group is on the bucket list of every BC kayaker.
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    Events on Sun, Jul 30, 2017
    Rescue Practice Session - 2017/04
    30 Jul 17
    Surrey
    Events on Sat, Aug 5, 2017
    Sechelt Inlet (2B)
    5 Aug 17
    Events on Sun, Aug 6, 2017
    Rescue Practice Session - 2017/05
    6 Aug 17
    Events on Mon, Aug 14, 2017
    BBQ at Locarno Beach
    14 Aug 17
    Vancouver
    Events on Sat, Sep 2, 2017
    Broken Group (2B)
    2 Sep 17
    Ucluelet
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    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