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.
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If you have a question about the SKGABC, please contact us!
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This years spring guides exchange was hosted under sun, rain and cloud, in glorious Heriot Bay. With over 50 members present, the enthusiasm and energy made for a great event.
Sessions ranging from local history, navigation, paddling techniques, to rescues and recoveries kept people active over the weekend. The exchange was finished with a trip to Surge Narrows.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Photo Liam McNeil
Photo Kerry Orchard
Photo Kerry Orchard
Photo John Waibel
MORE Photo's from Surge Narrows - Taken by JD Waibel
Host: Coast Mountain Expeditions and Spirit of the West
Location: Quadra Island, BC
Come to the spring 2009 Guides exchange on Quadra Island! For those of you who have joined us at previous exchanges, come rejuvenate yourself with a weekend spent with fellow guides. For the newcomers, expect a welcoming crowd at a weekend with excitement, professional development, and fun. There will be a mix of indoor session, and flat-water and moving water paddling for those of every level (Surge Narrows anyone!)
The exchange will be hosted by Spirit of the West and Coast Mountain Expeditions on beautiful Quadra Island. Land sessions will meet at the Heriot Bay Inn, and water sessions at Quadra Island Kayaks office.
Pre-registration, while not essential, is nice so we can plan for approximate numbers. Contact 250-285-2121 or email rick@kayakingtours.com
CPR Recertification – space may be limited, so please preregister! Contact rick@kayakingtours.com
The spring exchange will cost $75, and help cover several meals, hall rentals, and logistics. BYOB (Bring your own boat). Kayak rental/borrow will be available from both Sprit of the West, Coast Mountain Lodge, and Quadra Island Kayaks.
Quadra Island has many different accommodation options, check out www.quadraisland.ca , or, like many of us, come prepared to camp. See you there! |
