News
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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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Fall Guide Exams - 2011
Level Two and Three Exam dates now posted More...
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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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May 27, 2011
2011 Spring Exam Dates:
UPDATE: New L2 exam now posted!
Level Two and Three exam dates posted More...
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May 3, 2011
2011 Spring Exchange:
Photos from this great event now posted!More...
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March 17, 2011
Transport Canada Kayak Registration:
UPDATE
Interim suspension of Commercial Kayak Registration SUSPENDED. Read MORE
- Kayak Registration
- Vessel Requirements
- SKGABC Letter to Minister of Transport
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Dec 1, 2010
Lightsation De-Staffing:
SKGABC Presentation to Senate Committee of Fisheries and Oceans. Summary available here
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2010 Fall Exchanges:
Porteau Cove / Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Photos NOW Posted!!!
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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!
- Technical Guides Manual
The SKGABC has produced a manual for guides of every level. For more information Click Here
- 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.
For older news, please click here
If you have a question about the SKGABC, please contact us!
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About the SKGABC
The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC is a non-profit society which upholds high standards
for professional sea kayak guides and operators in BC. Through ongoing professional development and certification, the Alliance strives
to ensure safe practices on an industry-wide basis.
To establish, promote and maintain high standards of sea
kayaking safety, conduct, and representation through an
alliance of professionals.
The Alliance will:
- be integral in ensuring a high quality sea kayaking environment for the benefit of all;
- be a supportive community of professionals acting with integrity and seeking excellence.
Since 1994 over 1000 people have been
involved with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC. There are
currently over 600 active members in the SKGABC, including guides and owner/operators.
The SKGABC is proud to have 300 certified guides as members. Guides are certified to four different levels. An additional 200 guides are currently in the process of completing their certification as kayak guides.
The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia (SKGABC) membership includes professional guides and operators. The SKGABC is a leader in promoting sea kayaking in British Columbia and in providing services to its members.
Some of the advantages the SKGABC offers to its membership:
- Promotion of industry recognized operating and safety standards
- Professional training and certification of guides
- A unified voice to represent the commercial sea kayak industry in British Columbia
- Access to out professional purchase program, and organizational discounts with retailers, manufacturers, and service providers
- Opportunities for networking and professional development in twice-annual Guide Exchanges
- The dedication to develop a sustainable, competitive commercial sea kayak industry
We encourage you to join us and work for the future of the sea kayak guiding industry. More info...
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