Do you know how to paddle through the polynyas? Ever helped your co-guide spear a polar bear from your kayak? SKGABC guide and Inuit kayak scholar Noah Nochasak explores the Inuit history of the craft, from traditional origins to the modern Nunatsiavut Kajak revival pilot project today.
SKGABC Level Two Guide Finn Steiner offered to share his personal experiences working as a kayak guide in New Zealand, and graciously agreed to have it posted on the website for the interest of other guides. YMMV!
As of November 1, 2019, operators of independent non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, and rowboats will be required to carry a valid operator license on marine waterways.
The SKGABC has a song, written by our own Assistant Overnight Guide, Leigh Friesen!
Robin Humphreys doesn't share a tent with her coguide anymore ... this and other fun facts about our newest SKGABC Guide Trainer.
Extended health insurance (dental, vision, prescription, mental health, physiotherapy) is now available to SKGABC guides, their spouses, and dependents through the Johnson Personal Health Plan.
Over 100 guides participated in our survey about Extended Health benefits. Read the summary of results! The SKGABC Board is working hard on making a buy-in plan available to members this winter.
