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*NEW* 2010 Fall Exam Dates:
Level Two and Three exam dates posted More...
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*NEW* 2010 Fall Exchanges:
Porteau Cove / Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak More...
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*NEW* 2010 Annual General Meeting:
November 3rd, 2010, Nanaimo, BC More...
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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!
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2009 AGM:
10:30am, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo BC, Nov 4th, 2009. Click Here for more details
AGM Minutes and Reports Posted in the Members Section.
- 2009 Fall Exchange - Gabriola Island, BC
The fall exchange was held Sept 25-27, 2009 on Gabriola Island, BC. The exchange was hosted by Gabriola Sea Kayaking, Baja Kayak Adventures, Wildheart Adventures, and Jim's Kayaking.Photo's now posted
- Technical Guides Manual
The SKGABC has produced a manual for guides of every level. For more information Click Here
- 2009 Fall Exam Dates
Fall 2009 Level 2 and 3 exam dates are now posted. Please click here for dates and locations
- 2009 Spring Exchange - Quadra Island, BC
The spring exchange was held May 1st to 3rd, 2009 in Quadra Island, BC. The exchange was hosted by Discovery Island Lodge and Spirit of the West. Photo's and More Info
- 2008 Fall Exchange - Ucluelet, BC
The fall exchange will be held October 3-5th, 2008 in Ucluelet, BC. The exchange will be hosted by Majestic Ocean Kayaking and Rainforest Kayak Adventures. More info
- 2008 AGM: 10:30am in Nanaimo, October 19, 2008 - Click here for more details
- Class 4 Waters Endorsement
The SKGABC has recently created a new endorsement that allows guides to work in class 4 waters. More info
- 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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Fall 2010 Exam Dates
Level Two and Level Three Guide Exam dates are filling steadily.
Industry leading certification for proffessional guides.
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Fall Exchange - Deep Cove Kayaks
October 1-3, 2010 : The SKGABC Exchange is headed to the Mainland! Network with other guides, share stories, challenge your on-water skills, and demo some amazing gear.
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SKGABC 2010 Annual General Meeting
Hosted at Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC, November 3, 2010. The Alliance welcomes the ideas and vision of all its members, and invites interested parties to participate.
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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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To establish, promote and maintain high standards of sea
kayaking safety, conduct, and representation through an
alliance of professionals.
The Alliance will:
- be integral in ensuring a high quality sea kayaking environment for the benefit of all;
- be a supportive community of professionals acting with integrity and seeking excellence.
Since 1994 over 1000 people have been
involved with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC. There are
currently over 600 active members in the SKGABC, including guides and owner/operators.
The SKGABC is proud to have 300 certified guides as members. Guides are certified to four different levels. An additional 200 guides are currently in the process of completing their certification as kayak guides.
The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia (SKGABC) membership includes professional guides and operators. The SKGABC is a leader in promoting sea kayaking in British Columbia and in providing services to its members.
Some of the advantages the SKGABC offers to its membership:
- Promotion of industry recognized operating and safety standards
- Professional training and certification of guides
- A unified voice to represent the commercial sea kayak industry in British Columbia
- Access to out professional purchase program, and organizational discounts with retailers, manufacturers, and service providers
- Opportunities for networking and professional development in twice-annual Guide Exchanges
- The dedication to develop a sustainable, competitive commercial sea kayak industry
We encourage you to join us and work for the future of the sea kayak guiding industry. More info...
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