"After 24 years of continuous and active kayak guiding and instructing and having benefited so greatly from the SKGABC both personally and professionally, it is an honor to give back to the guiding community in my new role."
"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!
Lé's origin story: "I fell in love with a paddler. Like so many, I did not grow up near the ocean ..."
The SKGABC recognizes Gary Doran for a lifetime of outstanding service and committment to the professional sea kayaking industry, membership, and training.
"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."
Marine area use and protection planning is underway, and needs input from kayak guide program operators.
"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 ... "
