(last update May 12, 2025)
See the calendar that follows for the courses, workshops and practice sessions Registration for most events is a 2 step process where payment is required -- Members register, their registration is approved, and then payment is requested within 48 hrs.
Deadlines for registration are noted in each course description.
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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May 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, May 21, 2025 - Wed, May 28, 2025 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Trip Planning & Decision-making Workshop (2 evenings) 2025 – CANCELLED
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 – CANCELLED
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 |
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:... |
Training Course |
August 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 8, 2025 - Sun, Aug 10, 2025 (All Day) |
Currents course – 2025 – Registration
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 |