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SKABC Social Media Guidelines 2019

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8:30 AM - Whytecliff Park to Apodaca Park (3B)

10:00 AM - Rescue Practice for Trip Leaders

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7:30 PM - Club meeting via Zoom - Edge of the Human World: Kayaking in Antarctica

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12:00 AM - Porteau Cove- Ramillies Channel Overnight-17 NM (3B)

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8:00 AM - Indian Arm - 2B

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12:00 AM - Navigation Course - Registration page

12:00 AM - Pitt Lake overnight (2B)

9:00 AM - Howe Sound - Thornbrough Channel - 13 NM (3C)

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6:00 PM - Trip Planning and Decision-making Workshop (2 evenings) 2024

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

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

11:15 AM - Spring Fling: Cates Park to Bedwell Bay (2B)

12:00 PM - Spring Fling: Strathcona Park to Twin Islands (2B)

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

5:00 PM - Spring Fling Pizza Dinner
Whytecliff Park to Apodaca Park (3B)

Sat, Apr 6, 2024

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Whytecliff Park

Trip

Summary - We will travel along the shore line towards Eagle Harbor then cross towards Passage Island before crossing to Apodaca Park. Ferries and boats [...]

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Rescue Practice for Trip Leaders

Sat, Apr 6, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Sasamat Lake (White Pine Beach)

Training Course

If you plan to lead or co-lead a SKABC trip this year you're invited to join us at Sasamat Lake to practice assisted rescues.

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Club meeting via Zoom - Edge of the Human World: Kayaking in Antarctica

Mon, Apr 8, 2024

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Meeting

Join us with SKABC members Benjamin and Katya to screen the film they made of their Antarctic trip. Public welcome! Socialize in breakout rooms after the presentation. Here's a Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86054253245?pwd=3yCWaCZROF4qZjaqf9rpykVvFmb8j4.1 Meeting ID: 860 5425 3245 Passcode: 453575

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Porteau Cove- Ramillies Channel Overnight-17 NM (3B)

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 - Sun, Apr 14, 2024

All Day

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Trip

Launch from Porteau Cove, paddle across Howe Sound to southern tip of Anvil Island then continue to Ramillies Marine Camp site. Plan is setting up [...]

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Indian Arm - 2B

Sun, Apr 14, 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Deep Cove

Trip

This paddle will leave from Deep Cove which entails arriving early enough to secure parking for the whole day. It is suggested to arrive at [...]

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Navigation Course - Registration page

Sat, Apr 20, 2024 - Sun, Apr 21, 2024

All Day

Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park

Training Course

This course will teach participants the fundamentals of navigation, including using charts and compasses. You will learn how to follow a course to a destination and find your way home again with confidence. Log into the website for more information.

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Pitt Lake overnight (2B)

Sat, Apr 20, 2024 - Sun, Apr 21, 2024

All Day

Grant Narrows

Trip

Cancelled 4/19/23 We will paddle to Osprey Creek - 9NM - and camp for one night and paddle back the following day. We may choose [...]

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Howe Sound - Thornbrough Channel - 13 NM (3C)

Sat, Apr 20, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Trip

Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time [...]

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Trip Planning and Decision-making Workshop (2 evenings) 2024

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Blueridge

Training Course

In this 2 evening workshop you will learn skills to help you successfully plan a kayaking trip and skills for managing decision-making

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

Sat, May 4, 2024

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)

Sat, May 4, 2024

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cates Park - Beach Launch

Trip

Special Event

Spring Fling paddle -- our group will paddle to have lunch at Twin Islands.

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Spring Fling: Cates Park to Bedwell Bay (2B)

Sat, May 4, 2024

11:15 AM - 4:30 PM

Cates Park - Beach Launch

Trip

Special Event

Spring Fling paddle - our group will launch from Cates Park and paddle to Bedwell Bay.

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

Sat, May 4, 2024

12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Strathcona Park

Trip

Special Event

Spring Fling paddle -- our group will start at Strathcona Park and go to Twin Islands and back.

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Spring Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)

Sat, May 4, 2024

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Cates Park - Beach Launch

Trip

Spring Fling 41st Anniversary Paddle! This group will paddle along the shoreline to Deep Cove and back.

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Spring Fling Pizza Dinner

Sat, May 4, 2024

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cates Park - Shelter

Social

Our Spring Fling is fast approaching! Join in on a paddle, the picnic or both. There are five different paddle trips going! Please check the [...]

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Events on Sat, Apr 6, 2024

Whytecliff Park to Apodaca Park (3B)

6 Apr 24

West Vancouver

Rescue Practice for Trip Leaders

6 Apr 24

Vancouver

Events on Mon, Apr 8, 2024

Club meeting via Zoom - Edge of the Human World: Kayaking in Antarctica

8 Apr 24

Events on Fri, Apr 12, 2024

Porteau Cove- Ramillies Channel Overnight-17 NM (3B)

12 Apr 24

Squamish

Events on Sun, Apr 14, 2024

Indian Arm - 2B

14 Apr 24

Deep Cove

Events on Sat, Apr 20, 2024

Navigation Course - Registration page

20 Apr 24

Galiano Island

Pitt Lake overnight (2B)

20 Apr 24

Pitt Meadows

Howe Sound - Thornbrough Channel - 13 NM (3C)

20 Apr 24

Squamish

Events on Wed, Apr 24, 2024

Trip Planning and Decision-making Workshop (2 evenings) 2024

24 Apr 24

North Vancouver

Events on Sat, May 4, 2024

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

4 May 24

North Vancouver

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

4 May 24

North Vancouver

Spring Fling: Cates Park to Bedwell Bay (2B)

4 May 24

North Vancouver

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

4 May 24

Deep Cove

Spring Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)

4 May 24

North Vancouver

Spring Fling Pizza Dinner

4 May 24

North Vancouver
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