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May 2019
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 4, 2019 (All Day) |
Spring Fling 2019
Registrations are now open for this annual event that takes place the first Saturday of May. |
Trip |
| Sat, May 4, 2019 (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Deep Cove to Silver Falls (3B)
Spring Fling [ booked 4/7 ] |
Public, Social, Trip |
| Sat, May 4, 2019 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Deep Cove Kayak Rental Centre to Twin Islands (2B)
Spring Fling [ booked 4/12 ] |
Public, Social, Trip |
| Sat, May 4, 2019 (9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (3B)
Spring Fling [ booked 2/10 ] |
Public, Social, Trip |
| Sat, May 4, 2019 (9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
Spring Fling [ booked FULL | Wait List ] |
Public, Social, Trip |
| Sat, May 4, 2019 (10:00 AM - 2:30 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Jug Island (1A)
Spring Fling [ booked FULL | Wait List ] |
Public, Social, Trip |
| Fri, May 17, 2019 - Wed, May 22, 2019 (All Day) |
Copeland Islands (2B), Victoria Day Weekend *updated dates*
Come for a Base Camp & Explore trip to the Copeland Islands with Karin Hartner. [ booked 5/6 ] |
Trip |
| Tue, May 21, 2019 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Furry Creek Rock Art (2B)
Join archaeologist (and club member) Brian Pegg on this day trip in Howe Sound to view ancient First Nations rock art. [ booked FULL | Wait List ] |
Trip |
| Sat, May 25, 2019 - Sun, Jun 2, 2019 (All Day) |
Broken Islands Mentored Trip (3A)
Led by Graham Lorimer and Bob Salo, this trip to the Broken Group Islands offers Beginners mentoring in planning and executing a multi-day trip. Please provide a paddling CV to Bob & Graham for consideration. [ booked FULL | Wait List ] |
Trip |
June 2019
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun 2, 2019 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Anvil Island & Pam Rocks (3C)
This day trip circumnavigation of Anvil Island, launches from Porteau Cove and takes in Christie Islets and Pam Rocks. Led by Philip Kubik. [ booked 4/6 ] |
Trip |
| Thu, Jun 13, 2019 (5:30 PM - 10:00 PM) |
Crescent Beach Sunset Paddle (2B)
A sunset paddle at Crescent Beach, out the channel markers then turn toward Camp Kwomais. Paddle along the shore on the way back. [ booked 3/12 ] |
Trip |
| Sat, Jun 15, 2019 - Sun, Jun 16, 2019 (All Day) |
Indian Arm to Granite Falls (2C)
This overnight trip up Indian Arm is a club classic, led once again by John Leung. [ booked FULL | Wait List ] |
Trip |
| Sun, Jun 23, 2019 - Thu, Jun 27, 2019 (12:00 AM) |
Gulf Islands (3B) – Go With the Flow
Join Maureen Benzon on a multi-day trip through the Gulf Islands (Gabriola Passage to Carlos Island) gaining practical experience negotiating tidal currents. This is also a great opportunity for a new trip leader to learn the ropes. [ booked 4/5 ] |
Trip |
August 2019
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 17, 2019 - Sun, Aug 18, 2019 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Nahatlatch Paddling & Car Camping (2B)
Club member and archaeologist Brian Pegg leads this trip on mysterious Nahatlatch Lake in the Fraser Canyon to see ancient rock art. [ booked FULL | Wait List ] |
Trip |
| Fri, Aug 30, 2019 - Mon, Sep 2, 2019 (12:00 PM) |
Labour Day Weekend Group Camp at Newcastle Island Marine Park
Join SKABC's Labour Day Weekend group kayak camping trip at Newcastle Island Marine Park. The park is a short paddle away from the Nanaimo Departure Bay ferry terminal. The island has a sandy, gentle shoreline - perfect for kayaks. There are many options for day paddles and hikes around the island so it makes for an interesting weekend. |
Trip |
September 2019
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 15, 2019 (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) |
Alouette Lake (2D)
Please join Philip Kubik & Kapila Jayaweera on this fall day trip up Alouette Lake to the far end and return. [ booked 3/8 ] |
Trip |
October 2019
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 26, 2019 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Harrison River (2B)
Float down the Harrison River from Harrison Hot Springs to Kilby Provincial Park - Beginners welcome! [ booked 16/24 ] |
Trip |
November 2019
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 3, 2019 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Indian Arm, Deep Cove to Silver Falls (2C)
Pogies are suggested for this late season day trip on Indian Arm. Led by Philip Kubik. [ booked 4/6 ] |
Trip |