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• *NEW* 2010 Fall Exam Dates: Level Two and Three exam dates posted More...
  

• *NEW* 2010 Fall Exchanges: Porteau Cove / Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak More...
  

• *NEW* 2010 Annual General Meeting: November 3rd, 2010, Nanaimo, BC More...
  

• 2010 Spring Exam Dates: Level Two and Three exam dates posted here
  

• 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!
  

• 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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10 Steps to Level Three Guide Certification
With The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance Of BC

1. Take a SKGABC endorsed Assistant Overnight Guide Training course and examination.

2. Maintain an approved minimum 40-hour wilderness first aid ticket and CPR”C”. Prior to challenging the Level Three Guide exam, the participant must have: Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) or taken AWFA at least once, prior to holding a current Occupational First Aid level 3 ticket.

3. Get a Restricted Marine (VHF) Radio Operators License.

4. Apply for membership in the SKGABC and for certification as an Assistant Overnight Guide. Membership and Certification forms are available at www.skgabc.com.   Upon successful completion of the Assistant Overnight course and examination (or a Level Two exam where the participant is examined to the Assistant Overnight standards), along with submission of all necessary paperwork, the applicant will receive a certificate of Certification for Assistant Overnight Guide.

5. Log 30 commercial overnight sea kayaking days [1] as an Assistant Overnight Guide.
1. SKGABC endorsed training days, regardless of overnights, count towards the 30 required days.
2. Must be logged in class 2 or 3 waters.

6. Take the SKGABC 2 day overnight Level Two Guide exam [2] and apply for certification as a Level Two Guide. Certification forms are available at www.skgabc.com.
1. Basic format

1. 100 question exam (multiple choice & short answer)
2. Practical hard skills exam – strokes, rescues, navigation, camp craft, etc.
3. Leadership & judgment scenario based assessment

7. Attend a SKGABC Guides Exchange within 3 years of examination (once every 3 years there after).

8. Log an additional 50 commercial overnight sea kayaking days as a Level Two Guide (or 80 commercial overnight days as an Assistant Overnight Guide). Must log at least 20 commercial days in Class 3 waters. In lieu of 20 commercial days in Class 3 waters, must log additional 30 personal overnight days in Class 3 waters

9. Take the SKGABC 3 day overnight Level Three Guide Exam.
1. Basic format:

1. 100 question exam (multiple choice & short answer)
2. Practical hard skills exam – strokes, rescues, navigation, camp craft, etc.
3. Leadership & judgment scenario based assessment

10. Attend a SKGABC Guides Exchange and participate in a leadership capacity (e.g. Lead a workshop on towing) once every 3 years.

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