News
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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!
Members Area
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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...
- Technical Guides Manual
The SKGABC has produced a manual for guides of every level. For more information Click Here
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If you have a question about the SKGABC, please contact us!
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Small Human Powered Vessel Requirements
Canada Shipping Act 2001
The following items and procedures are mandatory for human powered commercial vessels, under the Canada Shipping Act (CSA 2001).
All guides (lead and assistant guides) must meet or exceed these standards.
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More Info:
- UPDATED Kayak Registration Suspended More...
- Kayak Registration Information More...
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Required Procedures
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Conduct a pre-departure safety briefing.
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File a float plan detailing group size, and route.
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Anyone under 16 years of age Must wear an inherently bouyant PFD or Lifejacket.
When water temperatures are less than 15 degrees, have established procedures or equipment to protect all persons on board from hypothermia and cold water shock.
Required Equipment
Sound-signalling device or sound-signallying appliance.
Such as a pea-less whistle, hand held compressed gas horn, or electric horn
If operating between sunrise and sunset, carry appropriate navigation lights
Such as an electric flashlight which can be displayed in sufficiant time to prevent collision. Separate from watertight flashlight below
Watertight Flashlight
Seperate from flashlight above.
Carry a magnetic compass - if required
Not required for boats under 8m. However, it is recommended for all boats.
Buoyant heaving line (throw bag) - 15m long minimum
Flares
- If boat is less than 6m in length, 3 pyrotechnic flares
- Type A, B, or C other than smoke signals (Type D).
- Must not be expired. Flares expire 4 years after date of manufacture
- If boat is more than 6m in length, 6 pyrotechnic flares
- Type A, B, or C other than smoke signals (Type D).
- Must not be expired. Flares expire 4 years after date of manufacture
Approved First Aid Kit
- First Aid Kit must contain
- An up-to-date first aid manual or up-to-date first aid instructions, in English and French
- 48 doses of analgesic medication of a non-narcotic type
- Six safety pins or one roll of adhesive first aid tape
- One pair of bandage scissors or safety scissors
- One resuscitation face shield
- Two pairs of examination gloves
- 10 applications of antiseptic preparations
- 12 applications of burn preparations
- 20 adhesive plasters in assorted sizes
- 10 sterile compression bandages in assorted sizes
- 4 m of elastic bandage
- Two sterile gauze compresses
- Two triangular bandages
- A waterproof list of the contents, in English and French
- OR A first aid kit that meets the requirements of the Marine
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations or of provincial regulations governing
workers compensation, with the addition of a resuscitation face shield and two pairs of examination gloves if the kit is not required to contain them.
Bailer, or manual bilge pump
Where re-boarding height from water is greater than .5m (20inches), carry a re-boarding device.
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