News
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May 15, 2013
2013 Spring Exchange: PHOTOS Now Posted!
May 10-12, 2013 - Quadra Island / Surge Narrows. Skill sessions, seminars, socializing! 10 knots of current!
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May 15, 2013
Toquaht Bay Closure
Alternative launch sites available at village of Macoah.
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March 26, 2013
Electronic Guide Logs
Submit your logs using an easy electronic spreadsheet!
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February 3, 2013
2013 Spring Exams:
Level Two and Three Exams now posted!
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October 10, 2012
2012 Fall Exchange:
PHOTOS NOW POSTED!
October 5-7, 2012 - Johnstone Strait, BC. Skill sessions, seminars, socializing!
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August, 2012
Wolf Advisory: Vargas / Flores Island Park - Clayoquot Sound
Due to wolf activity on Vargas and Flores Island this summer, BC Parks has issued a Wolf Advisory More...
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June 1, 2012
Tsunami Debris Reporting
Environment Canada - Tsunami Debris Sighting and Reporting Information
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May 25, 2012
Online Resource Sheets
Printable equipment list, emergency contact list, earthquake and tsunami notification, operating standards summary and more!
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May 23, 2012
Pacific Coast - Marine Weather Guide
Environment Canada Marine Weather Guide for the BC Coast updated and online!
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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
- 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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Guiding in National Parks
SKGABC certification is accepted for commercial sea kayak guides in the three coastal National Parks in BC.
Certified guides will adhere to all local regulations when operating in National Parks (i.e. low-impact guidelines, guide-client ratios, wildlife management practices).
All commercial operations must hold a valid National Parks Business License.
National Park Website
For more information about the national parks, please visit the Parks Canada website:
Guide to Client Ratios:
PDF Available Here
Trip
Classification
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Doubles Only
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Singles Only
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Singles & Doubles
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Broken Group Islands # |
2:8 |
2:8 |
2:8 |
Gulf Islands |
2:10 |
2:8 |
2:10 |
Gwaii Haanas
Class 1, 2, 3 |
2:10 |
2:6 |
2:8* |
Gwaii Haanas
Class 4 |
2:8 |
2:4 |
2:6 |
# 2:8 when maximum group size of 10 is
reached. 1:5 for smaller groups.
* 2:7 if only one double is used
* The Level Three Guide Must always be in a single
- Broken Group Islands and Gwaii Haanas:
Minimum of one Level Three Sea Kayak Guide in Broken Group Islands and Gwaii Haanas
- Gulf Islands:
Minimum of one Level Two Sea Kayak Guide in Gulf Islands for Multi-day trips
Minimum of one Level One Sea Kayak Guide for day trips in Gulf Islands
Business Licensing:
All sea kayak companies operating in National Parks in BC must hold a valid National Park Business License. Guides shall carry a copy of this license when operating in the National Park.
For information on attaining a National Park Business License, please visit:
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - park management information
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - park management information
Gwaii Haanas National Park
Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage
Site - park management information
Guide Certification
Certification must be current and up-to-date. All relevant documentation (first aid/CPR C, etc) must be submitted, and membership shall be current. Guides must operate in water classifications respective to their certification.
In Gwaii Haanas National Park
Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage
Site guides must attain a Guide Card from the park reserve.
Orientation
All guides of businesses licensed to operate within National Parks are required to attend an orientation session. The orientation session will include the role and responsibility of Parks Canada, natural and cultural history information, and review emergency protocol, park-specific regulations, and low impact standards (for camping, managing human waste, etc.).
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