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Updated March 31, 2012
2012 Spring Exams:
Level Two and Three Exams posted now! Several Dates Filling Fast!!! More...
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Updated April 30, 2012
2012 Spring Exchange: Photos Now Posted!
April 20-22, 2012 - Victoria, BC. Skill sessions, seminars, socializing!
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February 14, 2012
Updated - Water Classification Maps:
Outlining water classfications within British Columbia
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February 14, 2012
New Pro-Deal:
Killarney Kayaks joins the SKGABC Pro-Deal Program! Deals for members from companies like: Aquabound, Brooks, Broform, Delta, Level Six, Nimbus, North Water, Ortlieb, and Seaward!
Members Area
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January 15, 2012
2012 Training Courses:
Guide Training Courses to get you safely on the water! More...
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October 18, 2011
2011 Annual General Meeting:
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, Nanaimo, BC. Minutes available in the Members Area More...
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October 15, 2011
2011 Fall Exchange:
September 30 - October 2, 2011 - Tofino, BC
Photos now posted!
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July 1, 2011
Wolf Advisory: Vargas Island Park - Clayoquot Sound
Due to wolf activity on Vargas Island this spring, BC Parks has issued a Wolf Advisory More...
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June 29, 2011
Postal Disruption Over:
Mail is moving again, but submission of documents and payments can still be made online! More...
- Technical Guides Manual
The SKGABC has produced a manual for guides of every level. For more information Click Here
For older news, please click here
If you have a question about the SKGABC, please contact us!
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The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC is a non-profit society which upholds high standards for professional sea kayak guides and operators in BC. Through ongoing professional development and certification, the Alliance strives to ensure safe practices on an industry-wide basis. More information about the SKGABC...
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2012 Spring Exam Dates
The dates of the Level Two and Level Three exams are now posted.
Register now to upgrade for the coming season.
More Info
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2012 Spring Exchange - Victoria, BC
April 20-22
Photos Now Posted!
The Spring Exchange in Victoria was a great success! Hosted by Ocean River Adventures.
Rolling sessions, navigation seminars, current paddling at Trial Island, rescue and scenario practice, and socializing at local establishments!
Thank you for joining us for a tour of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, CPR C recertification, and more!
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Water Classification Maps
Updated water classification maps! Easier to read and understand, outlining the water classifications within British Columbia.
More Info
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New Pro-Deal - Killarney Kayaks
Killarney Kayaks is now offering discounts to SKGABC Guides on Equipment from Northern Light Paddles and Tahe Greenland Kayaks.
Learn more about all the SKGABC Pro-Deals, including offerings from: Aquabound, Brooks, Broform, Delta Kayaks, Level Six, Nimbus, North Water, Ortlieb, and Seaward.
Visit the Members Area for more information: Members Area
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2012 Training Courses
Numerous courses (with more being posted!) to help give you the skills and knowledge to paddle safely! Training Coureses
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Happy Halloween! / We want your photos!
We are looking for photos of SKGABC courses, exchanges, exams, and all things kayak related. Be imaginitive! Dig around in all those old photos from kayak trips in the past.
Send to: info@skgabc.com
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SKGABC 2011 Annual General Meeting
Hosted at Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC, Wednesday November 9, 2011. Minutes available in the members section:
Learn more!
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Wolf Advisory - Vargas Island Park, Clayoquot Sound
Issued by BC Parks, due to a number of incidents this spring, a wolf advisory has been issued for Vargas Island Park.
The SKGABC always encourages members to practice no-trace camping techniques, and avoid areas of increased wolf activity.
Read the full advisory Here
Information on avoiding wolf encounters can be found Here
SKGABC low-impact guidelines can be found Here
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Technical Guides Manual
Designed as a reference for proffessional guides, this manual details a wide-range of subjects; from Tides & Currents, Campcraft, to Risk-Management.
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