News
- 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.
- 2008 Exam Dates
Spring 2008 Level 2 and 3 exam dates are now posted. Please click here for dates and locations
- Risk Management Session. At the Spring 2007
Egmont exchange, David Lecovin presented a session on current issues in Risk Management and legal liability. Click here to download the notes from David's session. At the Spring 2008 exchange in Victoria, David Lecovin will present a follow-up session on Legal Liability and Risk Management.
- SKGABC Executive Elections 2007 and AGM - more info here
- The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC is now able to take credit card and debit payments for membership and exams through Paypal. Once you fill out the form here you will be directed to the secure Paypal website where you can make payments to SKGABC.
- Uclulet Provincial Court finds a non-SKGABC sea kayaking company guilty of operating without a permit in the Broken Group Islands
Click here for more details.
- SKGABC Certified Guides Page now on the website
A listing of guides who have asked to have their name, certification level and date of certification is now on the SKGABC website. You can view the pages here. If you have been certified by the SKGABC and would like to have your name and certification level listed on the website please contact info@skgabc.com
- SKGABC Members Page
The SKGABC has a new members only section on our website. Access to this page is restricted to members of the SKGABC. All members in good standing of the SKGABC will receive login information via email March 3, 2006
- Changes to the SKGABC Guide Certification Levels
The SKGABC has made several changes to our certification levels. Level One Guide certification replaces Day Guide. Assistant Overnight Guide certification replaces Assistant Guide Certification. Level Two Guide certification is a new level. Level Three Guide certification replaces Full Guide certification. More Information.
- Cetus Research & Conservation Society
Cetus Research & Conservation Society has new contact information for their marine education and monitoring programs - Straitwatch and the Robson Bight Marine Warden Program. Please update your address book with the this information
- Are you an Employee or Independent Contractor?
A recent presentation to the SKGABC by the Rulings Division of the Federal Government's Canada Revenue Agency indicated that in almost all circumstances, guides are employees. Get a ruling and get paid correctly - More information
- If you hire people to work for your guiding company – whether they work full-time, part-time or on a casual or contract basis – you’re required to register with the Workers’ Compensation Board. More information ...
- The SKGABC Logo Usage Guidelines are now available. More information...
If you have a question about the SKGABC, please contact us!
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- Courses
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Guide Training Courses
Assistant Overnight Guide Training Courses
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| May 2-9, 2008 |
Island Escapades |
Saltspring/ Juan de Fuca Strait |
| May 3-11, 2008 |
Rainforest Kayak Adventures |
Tofino |
| May 10-18, 2008 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet and Clayoquot Sound |
| May 17-25, 2008 |
Rainforest Kayak Adventures |
Tofino |
| May 17-25, 2008 |
Ocean River Sports |
Victoria/Port Renfrew |
| May 24-June 1, 2008 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet and Clayoquot Sound |
| May 27-June 4, 2008 |
SKILS/Mt Moresby |
Queen Charlotte Islands |
| September 6-14, 2008 |
Rainforest Kayak Adventures |
Tofino |
Level One Guide Training Courses
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| Feb 19-23, 2008 |
Island Escapades |
Saltspring Island |
| March 15-18, 2008 |
SKILS/PRIA |
Ucluelet |
| April 20-23, 2008 |
Island Escapades |
Saltspring Island |
| May 19-23, 2008 |
Malaspina |
Nanaimo |
| May 21-25, 2008 |
Island Escapades |
Saltspring |
| May 30 - June 2, 2008 |
Rainforest Kayak Adventures |
Tofino |
| May 30 - June 2, 2008 |
Ocean River Sports |
Victoria |
| July 11-15, 2008 |
SKILS/ West Coast Expeditions |
Kyuquot Sound |
| October 3-6, 2008 |
SKILS/PRIA |
Ucluelet |
Upgrade from Level one to Assistant Overnight Guide Certification Course
If you have completed a Level One Training course in the
past, this is a great way to upgrade your certification to
an Assistant Overnight Guide level.
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
May 5-9, 2008 |
Island Escapades |
Juan de Fuca Strait |
| May 27 - June 1, 2008 |
SKILS |
Clayoquot Sound |
Lead Guide Training Courses
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
March 28-30, 2008 |
SKILS |
Clayoquot Sound |
The following companies and Colleges offer SKGABC approved guide training courses.
If you have questions about a particular course and whether or not it is approved by the SKGABC, please contact the SKGABC at info@skgabc.com.
Companies offering SKGABC approved guide training courses:
Rainforest Kayak Adventures www.rainforestkayak.com/
Island Escapades www.islandescapades.com/
COLT www.colt.bc.ca
SKILS www.skils.ca
Pacific Rim Informative Adventures (PRIA) www.priaoutback.com
Ocean River Sports www.oceanriver.com
Colleges offering SKGABC approved guide training courses:
Malaspina University College www.mala.bc.ca Email cohen@mala.bc.ca
College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca/ecotour Email dvogel@cotr.bc.ca
North Island College www.nic.bc.ca/tourism/
Thompson Rivers University www.tru.ca/tourism/advpgms
Capilano College www.capcollege.bc.ca/programs/wilderness/
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