News
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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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The courses offered by the following companies are some of the first aid training courses acceptable to the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia.
- Canadian Institute of Safety, Search and Rescue
Advanced Wilderness Emergency Response - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
- NOLS www.nols.edu/wmi
Wilderness First Responder - All Levels
Wilderness Advanced First Aid - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
Wilderness First Aid 20-24 hour - Level One
- Rescue Dynamics www.rescuedynamics.ca/
Wilderness Emergency Care - All Levels
Outdoor and Wilderness Life Support - Level One
- Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine www.adventuremed.ca/
Advanced Adventure Medic - All Levels
Adventure Medic - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
Remote Responder - Level One
- Sirius Wilderness Medicine www.siriusmed.com
Wilderness First Responder - All Levels
Wilderness First Aid for Outdoor Leaders - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
- Slipstream First Aid www.wildernessfirstaid.ca
Advanced Wilderness First Aid - All Levels
Essential Wilderness First Aid for Leaders - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
Essential Wilderness First Aid - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
- Timonda Emergency Services www.timonda.com
Advanced Wilderness First Aid - All Levels
Essential Wilderness First Aid for Leaders - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
Essential Wilderness First Aid - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
- Wilderness Alert www.wildernessalert.com
Advanced Back Country with Advanced Medicine - All Levels
Explorer First Aid or Advanced Back Country - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
Out’n About - Level One
- Wilderness Medical Associates Canada www.wildmed.ca
Wilderness First Responder - All Levels
Wilderness Advanced First Aid - Level One
- Wilderness Medical Consultants www.wildernessmedicalconsultants.ca
Wilderness First Responder - All Levels
Advanced Wilderness First Aid - Level Two, Assistant Overnight and Level One Guides
The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia accepts recertifications and upgrades that are offered by these listed companies when the recertification or upgrade results in the company issuing a current unrestricted certificate in the appropriate course.
Guides should ensure that their level of first aid certification is suitable for the environment in which they will be guiding.
Outfitters should ensure that their guide first aid certification levels are suitable for the environment in which they will be conducting trips.
OFA III certification will be accepted for individuals who have previously taken an Advanced Wilderness First Aid course.
Note: Guides Operating within Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site are required to hold Wilderness First Aid certification.
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