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Updated March 31, 2012
2012 Spring Exams:
Level Two and Three Exams posted now! Several Dates Filling Fast!!! More...
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Updated April 30, 2012
2012 Spring Exchange: Photos Now Posted!
April 20-22, 2012 - Victoria, BC. Skill sessions, seminars, socializing!
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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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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
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Guide Exchange October 6, 7, 2006
starts at 11:15 on the 6th (allows people from Vancouver to connect with ferries)
finish at 4:00 Saturday the 7th
LOCATION: DESCANSO BAY REGIONAL PARK , Gabriola Island
Directions: from the ferry, take your firsts left (Taylor Way Road). Approximately .5km along on your left is the campgrounds.
Note, there are limited facilities at this site –you need to pump water, no showers, No indoor space. Consider bringing your own water.
For ferry schedules see www.bcferries.com
AGENDA:
To date the following workshops have been scheduled. We are waiting for more guides to send in their activities:
-On water paddling skills Nigel Foster time unknown
Friday
11:15-12:30 (looking for proposals for this time slot)
Lunch 12:30 -1:30
--- on water Rescue Practice by Lee (looking for another guide to help him) 1:30-3:00
-- Wilderness First Aid Scenarios by Brooks (SSA) 1::30 – 3:00 and 3:15 to 4:45
- Flares and signalling devices Kim Crosby Friday 4:00-5:00
People are on their own for dinner, there is a nearby pub and restaurant. A two burner stove, pots and pans are available at the campsite for those who want to prepare their own meals outside at a picnic table
Saturday
---7:30-9:00 coffee, muffins, fruit, granola, juice provided---bring your own mug and bowl and spoon
-- Intermediate Navigation --GPS / Compass chart work by Jordi 9:00 -10:30 am—
Still waiting for more guides to submit workshop proposals
To sign up for presenting a workshop please contact Peter at peter@gck.ca or Sue sue@skgabc.com (note Peter is away from Sept 14th to the 30th)
COST:
$30 includes camping Friday night, Breakfast Saturday,
HOW TO REGISTER Let Sue or Peter know you are coming, payment on site
WHAT TO BRING
-first aid kit
-camping and paddling gear
-plate, bowl, cup and eating utensiles |
