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May 2024
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 4, 2024 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaytes Landing (2C)
Spring Fling 40th Anniversary paddle! Our group will launch from Cates Park and have lunch at Thwaytes Landing. |
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| Sat, May 4, 2024 (10:30 AM - 4:30 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
Spring Fling paddle -- our group will paddle to have lunch at Twin Islands. |
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| Sat, May 4, 2024 (11:15 AM - 4:30 PM) |
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Bedwell Bay (2B)
Spring Fling paddle - our group will launch from Cates Park and paddle to Bedwell Bay. |
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| Sat, May 4, 2024 (12:00 PM - 4:30 PM) |
Spring Fling: Strathcona Park to Twin Islands (2B)
Spring Fling paddle -- our group will start at Strathcona Park and go to Twin Islands and back. |
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| Sat, May 4, 2024 (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) |
Spring Fling: Shoreline paddle (2A)
Spring Fling 41st Anniversary Paddle! This group will paddle along the shoreline to Deep Cove and back. |
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| Sun, May 5, 2024 - Sun, May 12, 2024 (All Day) |
Southern Gulf Islands tour (3C)
This car-free tour takes us to several of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve water access sites, taking advantage of BC Ferries’ fine service. Leave... |
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| Mon, May 6, 2024 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Club meeting via Zoom: Clam gardens: Ala̱g̱a̱mił Nicole Norris, Halalt First Nation
For May we are excited to welcome Ala̱g̱a̱mił Nicole Norris, a Shellfish Aquaculture Specialist, Intergovernmental Communicator, Cultural Support Worker; knowledge holder and language preserver for the Hul’qumi’num. The public is welcome to join in. Nicole will speak on clam gardens, ancient intertidal features constructed by coastal First Nations of British Columbia and Native Americans of Washington State and Alaska, to enhance shellfish productivity and to feed the people. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89100145932?pwd=4GyeiIdK1QwSBIFrbgrqym7wHshpb2.1 Meeting ID: 891 0014 5932 |
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| Fri, May 10, 2024 - Sun, May 12, 2024 (All Day) |
Mother’s Day weekend at Galiano Island – 2B
Leader needed! We'll share the group campsite with participants in the Weather Course. |
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| Fri, May 24, 2024 - Sun, May 26, 2024 (All Day) |
Bain Creek Work Party (3B)
Paddle to Bain Creek and camp for 2 nights. Strenuous work to move rocks in order to clear boat run for 2 half days and... |
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June 2024
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 7, 2024 (8:30 AM - 2:00 PM) |
Howe Sound day trip – (3B)
Visit rock art and fish trap in Howe Sound. Learn about the Indigenous past of our area and also proper etiquette related to archaeology sites.... |
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| Sat, Jun 8, 2024 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) |
Cate’s Park World Ocean Day Clean up Walk
World Ocean Day is Saturday 8 June 2024. Come contribute to One Ocean, One Climate, One Future. Join Sea Kayaking Association of BC on World... |
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| Sat, Jun 15, 2024 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) |
White Rock Crabbing Paddle – 2B
We will be kayaking from White Rock West Beach to set traps for Dungeness crabs in Boundary Bay. We’ll work on rigging, paddle out and... |
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| Sat, Jun 22, 2024 - Sun, Jun 23, 2024 (All Day) |
Indian Arm overnight 13NM (2C)
Weekend long trip with camping at Granite falls at Indian Arm and cooking session by Vincent. Saturday afternoon we will paddle into the river once... |
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July 2024
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 27, 2024 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Howe Sound – Ramillies channel – 13 NM (3C)
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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August 2024
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 16, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024 (All Day) |
Bligh Island, Nootka Sound. Joint SKABC-PIKA trip (3C)
Stay at Utopia Bay Lodge for 7 nights and explore Nootka Sound, including Bligh Island Marine Park, Strange Island, Friendly Cove, and the Spanish Pilot... |
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| Tue, Aug 20, 2024 (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Indian Arm day trip – (2C)
Visit rock art and təmtəmíxʷtən village in Indian Arm. Learn about the Indigenous past of our area and also proper etiquette related to archaeology sites.... |
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| Sat, Aug 24, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024 (All Day) |
Howe Sound – Bain Creek Overnight – 18 NM (3B)
Join us for a weekend overnight trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch... |
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| Fri, Aug 30, 2024 - Mon, Sep 2, 2024 (All Day) |
Newcastle Island Marine Park Camping (3B)
SKABC has reserved group a group campsite for Labour Day Weekend. |
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October 2024
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 19, 2024 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Harrison River (2A)
Float down the Harrison River from Harrison Hot Springs to Kilby Provincial Park - Beginners welcome! |
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November 2024
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 16, 2024 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Deep Cove to Silver Falls – 14NM (2C)
Deep Cove to Silver Falls and back to view waterfalls and other attractions. Leader: Philip Kubik. Launch location and time: Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak... |
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December 2024
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 14, 2024 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
English Bay Circumnavigation – 12NM (2C)
Circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Spanish Banks to Siwash Rock and up False Creek to Science World. Total distance 12 nm. On the... |
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