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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!
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February 12, 2012
2012 Spring Exchange:
April 20-22, 2012 - Victoria, BC
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February 12, 2012
2012 Spring Exams:
Level Two and Three Exams posted now! More...
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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...
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Small Vessel Regulations Update
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UPDATE March 17, 2011:
Minister Chuck Strahl has announced that registration for Canoe & Kayaks will not be required:
From Transport Canada Website
"Registration for all human-powered vessels (such as canoes or kayaks), as well as for all small sailing vessels and all small vessels fitted with propulsion motors less than 10 hp (7.5 kW) will not be required. Registration will continue to be required for commercial river rafts, government vessels, or other vessels in future which require registration for safety reasons."
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Please note, this is an Interim policy. Transport Canada has suggested that registration for commercial sea kayaks may still be required in the "future". Check back for updates.
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More Info:
- Kayak Registration InformationMore...
- Small Vessel Equipment and Procedure Requirements More...
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SKGABC Letter to Minister Chuck Strahl - Minister of Transport
Read Full Letter here PDF
The SKGABC has written to Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrustructure and Communities, asking him to reasses how the new Small Vessel Regulations will be applied to commercial Sea Kayaks.
While the SKGABC will always advocate for proffessional safety on an industry wide basis, the additional administrative and financial burden on our members will be substantial.
Transport Canada has announced it is reviewing how the act will be applied to Human-Powered Vessels.
Note: Transport Canada is currently reviewing the Vessel Registration and Tonnage Regulations for human-powered non-pleasure vessels and examining the feasibility of exemptions for certain groups, so that registration is sensible, efficient and fair for all Canadian boaters.
From Transport Canada Website
The SKGABC encourages all members to remain in compliance of all local, provincial, and federal regulations. As such, please ensure your vessel will meet these new requirements.
Information on Registering a sea kayak as a commercial vessel here
Information on other requirements for Small Commercial Vessels here
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