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Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of B.C. President’s Report 2023

Posted by Info SKGABC on December 1, 2023

It is my great pleasure to deliver the 2022-2023 President’s Report, outlining the achievements and progress our organization has made over the last year. In many ways, this year marked a return to business as usual, allowing us to continue supporting our members while giving us the opportunity to look toward the horizon. None of this would be possible without the countless volunteer hours put forth by our Board of Directors, to whom I extend my most sincere gratitude: Kevin Bradshaw - Vice President, Faroe des Roches - Treasurer, John Androsky - Secretary, Jonathan Lee - Member at Large, Austin Wilson - Member at Large, Aleia Wylie - Member at Large, Samuel Yates - Member at Large.

Member Benefits Program - A Tale of Serendipity

Posted by SKGABC on February 17, 2023

It was a dark and stormy night… Actually, it was quite a pleasant warm sunny day in July. We launched for our day paddle from basecamp. The water was calm, the air was warm, and guests were smiling and happy. We planned our stops at beaches, a lunch break and the best kelp patch to have a snack and chat. As we got further from camp, I felt a breeze on my bare neck and a little playful bounce in the water. A quick knowing glance at my co-guides acknowledged the possibility of that pesky northwest wind coming through as forecasted and altering our plans. Within 20 minutes, it was clear that it was time to turn around and head back before things started to get spicy. As the wind picked up, we were forced to land on a fairly exposed beach rather than paddling to the other side of the headland.

Contracting with School Groups - Insight from Jack Rosen

Posted by Info SKGABC on March 11, 2022

We often see that schools approach companies and individual guides to run programs for them. SKGABC Guides are the leaders and thus make the decisions for the group, so it is essential to ensure that they are prepared and informed.

2022 Spring Guide Exchange

Posted by Info SKGABC on February 23, 2022

2022 Spring Guide Exchange - Lund - April 8-9, 2022 Hosted by Terracentric Coastal Adventures and Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations

Spotlight on Guides: Amy Benskin, Level Three Guide and Guide Trainer

Posted by SKGABC on September 19, 2019

"Everyone, including myself, was glad to have waited til the storm had passed. I discuss that story with my students, reiterating that ... employers should always support your judgement to say no, despite outcomes or expectations." Learn more from the woman whose favourite camp meal to make is coffee!

Spotlight on Guides: Lé Chandler, AOG

Posted by SKGABC on April 19, 2019

Lé's origin story: "I fell in love with a paddler. Like so many, I did not grow up near the ocean ..."

Spotlight on Guides - Arvid Hasse, L1

Posted by SKGABC on January 19, 2019

"When I retired five years ago, I was looking for something to occupy my time. Kayak guiding has been the perfect transition. I just turned 71 and am going into my sixth season of guiding."

Spotlight on Guides - Carter Arlette

Posted by SKGABC on December 1, 2018

"Dangling half on, half off the edge of the bluff was one of my group member's tents, and the log it had been tied to. Due to the wind and waves, the sand bluff was eroding ... "