(last update March 11, 2025)
See the calendar that follows for the courses, workshops and practice sessions that have now been confirmed. Registration for most events is a 2 step process. Members register, their registration is approved, and then payment is requested within 48 hrs.
Deadlines for registration are noted in each course description.
However, please note these upcoming deadlines to avoid cancellation:
- Remote First Aid: Friday evening April 4, Saturday and Sunday April 5 and 6 (offered by Coast Wilderness Medical Training).
- A minimum of 8 must be signed up & paid by noon Friday March 21or the course will be cancelled. Please read cancellation policy carefully. - Kayak Surfing: Thursday/Friday May 29/30 or Saturday/Sunday June 7/8 (offered by SKILs in Ucluelet). 4 students required for each course. Once 4 are registered for a course, payment will be requested and must be received by the deadlines noted below or the course will be cancelled. Please read cancellation policy carefully:
- May 29/30 session: Deadline for registration & payment is 9 am March 24, 2025.
- June 7/8 session: Deadline for registration & payment is 9 am April 1, 2025. - Trip Leader: Apri 18-20 (Southern Gulf Islands) including an in-person pre-trip meeting Monday April 14 (7-9 pm).
- Minimum of 4 must be registered & paid by 9 am Saturday April 5th or the course will be cancelled.
The following workshop will be posted once date is confirmed:
- Carve your own greenland paddle (Date and details to be confirmed)
We continue to monitor for interest in the SKABC Instructor Course.
If you are interested in this course, please email training2@skabc.org.
Course descriptions are found under Training/About our Courses.
Interested in assisting with Training? Members interested in assisting the training officer or participating as an assistant or leader in 2025 or 2026 are encouraged to contact the training officer to learn more about the opportunities available.
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March 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 22, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
VHF Radio Review Workshop
Participants will review using VHF radio for both regular communication and for safety and emergency purposes. Use of styles of speech, abbreviations, code words, number... |
Training Course |
April 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 4, 2025 - Sun, Apr 6, 2025 (12:00 AM) |
Remote First Aid (20 hr course) – Apr 4 (evening) + Apr 5 & 6
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 |
| Mon, Apr 14, 2025 - Sun, Apr 20, 2025 (All Day) |
Trip Leader Course – Apr 14 evening & Apr 18-20 – Gulf Islands – Registration Page
Thank you for your interest in the Trip Leader course. NOTE: 1. This is a registration request. Payment will be requested once your registration is approved. 2. To assist with identifying trip leaders for 2025, please indicate the trips you have led or are scheduled to lead in 2025 in the comments field. |
Training Course |
| Sat, Apr 26, 2025 - Sun, Apr 27, 2025 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) |
Navigation Apr 26 -27 – Registration
Location: Galiano Island This course will teach participants the fundamentals of navigation, including using charts and compasses. You will learn how to follow a course... |
Training Course |
May 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 3, 2025 - Sun, May 4, 2025 (All Day) |
Weather Course – Registration page
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. |
Training Course |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Knots & Tarps – May 10 Registration & Payment page
Location: Cates Park Shelter near boat launch (9 am - noon) Do you have trouble remembering how to tie knots? Do you have trouble rigging up... |
Training Course |
| Wed, May 21, 2025 - Wed, May 28, 2025 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Trip Planning & Decision-making Workshop (2 evenings) 2025
In this 2 evening workshop you will learn skills to help you successfully plan a kayaking trip and skills for managing decision-making |
Training Course |
| Thu, May 29, 2025 - Fri, May 30, 2025 (All Day) |
Kayak Surfing | Course Registration – May 29-30 2025
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 |
| Sat, May 31, 2025 - Sun, Jun 1, 2025 (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) |
Boat Handling and Rescues – Registration page
Location: Sasamat Lake (White Pine Beach) at təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park This course is highly recommended for Currents Course participants. In this course you will learn and... |
Training Course |
| Sat, May 31, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Rescue Practice Session for Trip Leaders – Registration
Rescue practice session for Trip Leaders only. Please indicate what you want to focus on in the comment field. This will help the Facilitator plan the session. |
Training Course |
June 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 4, 2025 - Sun, Jun 8, 2025 (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM) |
Beginners Course – Registration and Payment
Location: Cates Park, North Vancouver Dates: Wednesday June 4: zoom meeting from 7-9 pm In person & on water at Cates Park: Saturday June 7... |
Training Course |
| Sat, Jun 7, 2025 - Sun, Jun 8, 2025 (All Day) |
Kayak Surfing | Course Registration – June 7-8 2025
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 |
| Sat, Jun 14, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Rescue Practice Session – Saturday June 14 – Registration
Rescue practice session. Please indicate what you want to focus on in the comment field. This will help the Facilitators plan the session. |
Training Course |
| Sun, Jun 15, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Rolling Practice Session – Sunday June 15 – Registration
Rescue practice session. Please indicate what you want to focus on in the comment field. This will help the Facilitators plan the session. |
Training Course |
| Sat, Jun 21, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Rescue Practice Session – Saturday June 21 – Registration
Rescue practice session. Please indicate what you want to focus on in the comment field. This will help the Facilitators plan the session. |
Training Course |
| Sun, Jun 22, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Rolling Practice Session – Sunday June 22 – Registration
Rolling practice session. Please indicate what you want to focus on in the comment field. This will help the facilitator plan the session. |
Training Course |
July 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jul 13, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Strokes Tune-up & Practice session
This is a new practice session to be led by Peter Kearney. Date: Sunday July 13, 2025 Time: 9am - noon Registration: Open Maximum:... |
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August 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 22, 2025 - Sun, Aug 24, 2025 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) |
Currents Course – August 22-24
Location: Mayne Island Prerequisites: Participants must be comfortable with bracing, wet exits, self-rescues and assisted rescues. These skills do not form part of the lesson plan,... |
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