News
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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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Fall Guide Exams - 2011
Level Two and Three Exam dates now posted More...
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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...
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May 27, 2011
2011 Spring Exam Dates:
UPDATE: New L2 exam now posted!
Level Two and Three exam dates posted More...
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May 3, 2011
2011 Spring Exchange:
Photos from this great event now posted!More...
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March 17, 2011
Transport Canada Kayak Registration:
UPDATE
Interim suspension of Commercial Kayak Registration SUSPENDED. Read MORE
- Kayak Registration
- Vessel Requirements
- SKGABC Letter to Minister of Transport
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Dec 1, 2010
Lightsation De-Staffing:
SKGABC Presentation to Senate Committee of Fisheries and Oceans. Summary available here
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2010 Fall Exchanges:
Porteau Cove / Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Photos NOW Posted!!!
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2010 Spring Exam Dates:
Level Two and Three exam dates posted here
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2010 Spring Guides Exchange:
Salt Spring Island, BC. Hosted by Island Excapades Click Here for more details Attend for the chance to win a Werner Performance Core Paddle!
- Technical Guides Manual
The SKGABC has produced a manual for guides of every level. For more information Click Here
- Sea Kayaking BC Study
The SKGABC and Tourism BC teamed up with Malaspina to create an extensive study on the sea kayaking sector in BC. Please log into the members section to access the full report.
For older news, please click here
If you have a question about the SKGABC, please contact us!
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This years spring guides exchange was hosted under sun, rain and cloud, in glorious Heriot Bay. With over 50 members present, the enthusiasm and energy made for a great event.
Sessions ranging from local history, navigation, paddling techniques, to rescues and recoveries kept people active over the weekend. The exchange was finished with a trip to Surge Narrows.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Photo Liam McNeil
Photo Kerry Orchard
Photo Kerry Orchard
Photo John Waibel
MORE Photo's from Surge Narrows - Taken by JD Waibel
Host: Coast Mountain Expeditions and Spirit of the West
Location: Quadra Island, BC
Come to the spring 2009 Guides exchange on Quadra Island! For those of you who have joined us at previous exchanges, come rejuvenate yourself with a weekend spent with fellow guides. For the newcomers, expect a welcoming crowd at a weekend with excitement, professional development, and fun. There will be a mix of indoor session, and flat-water and moving water paddling for those of every level (Surge Narrows anyone!)
The exchange will be hosted by Spirit of the West and Coast Mountain Expeditions on beautiful Quadra Island. Land sessions will meet at the Heriot Bay Inn, and water sessions at Quadra Island Kayaks office.
Pre-registration, while not essential, is nice so we can plan for approximate numbers. Contact 250-285-2121 or email rick@kayakingtours.com
CPR Recertification – space may be limited, so please preregister! Contact rick@kayakingtours.com
The spring exchange will cost $75, and help cover several meals, hall rentals, and logistics. BYOB (Bring your own boat). Kayak rental/borrow will be available from both Sprit of the West, Coast Mountain Lodge, and Quadra Island Kayaks.
Quadra Island has many different accommodation options, check out www.quadraisland.ca , or, like many of us, come prepared to camp. See you there! |
