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Simson Provincial Park on Thormanby Island, Sunshine Coast, Work Party - 2C

When:Sat, Sep 26, 2026 - Mon, Sep 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Fall Fling Dinner Party

When:Sat, Oct 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 

Message from the President
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Next Sea Kayak Association of BC Club Meeting

SKABC Oct. 5th meeting.
Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Expedition Eelgrass

Join Miranda MacGillivray and Spencer Shields as they tell us about their recent circumnavigation of Vancouver Island (plus more!) by kayak as part of an eelgrass research project at UBC. During their 100-day journey, their goal was to map eelgrass meadows and collect data on genetics, site characteristics and physiology at select sites. Their expedition was awarded a major grant from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Miranda MacGillivray is a master’s student in the Department of Biology at UBC where she is currently studying the importance of sediment microbes for eelgrass restoration. She has spent several years as an outdoor educator and kayak guide in BC and New Zealand. She is a passionate scuba diver, skier, baker, and doer of crafty things.

Spencer Shields is also a master’s student at UBC, studying remote sensing for environmental monitoring. Spencer has worked as a kayak guide and outdoor educator and has led trips in New Zealand, Belize, Panama, and numerous locations around Vancouver Island. Spencer enjoys hanging out in used bookstores and slightly divey pubs and is an admirer of small fluffy dogs.

See you all on the 5th!

Here is the Zoom invite for the October 5 member meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88649439164?pwd=XiWawzuuUHM42QFEX4t3cxLDlJEa2V.1

The Sea Kayak Association of BC is a Vancouver-based club of kayakers who love exploring the coast by kayak. We offer our members training covering beginner to advanced levels, trips organized by trained leaders, education and events from a wide variety of subject matter experts. We'd love to have you join us if you have a passion for kayaking too! Learn more about us ...

Event List (logged in users can click on each to view more details)

Trips, courses, meetings and social events are added throughout the year so check back or join the club to receive monthly newsletters and other updates.

Date Event Type
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 - Wed, Sep 30, 2026
(All Day)		 Howe Sound – Fall Weekend Paddle – Camp – 3C Cancelled
Join Ken and Kapila for a 4 night fall weekend trip within the Howe Sound. The first day will start on September 26, 2026 from... 		Trip
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 - Mon, Sep 28, 2026
(12:00 AM)		 Simson Provincial Park on Thormanby Island, Sunshine Coast, Work Party – 2C
Two-night conservation trip (Saturday to Monday) to Simson Provincial Park on Thormanby Island, Sunshine Coast. We will travel by kayak (approx. 3 NM) from Coopers... 		Featured, Trip
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)		 Fall Fling: Cates Park to Thwaites Landing (12 NM) Landing 2C
Join Quirine and Ken for the annual Fall Fling paddle! This group will launch at Cates Park and paddle to Thwaites Landing for lunch. The... 		Trip
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
(10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)		 Cates Park to Twin Islands (2B)
Join us for the Fall Fling! Our group will launch at Cates Park and paddle to Twin Islands beach for lunch. After lunch we will paddle... 		Social, Trip
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
(4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)		 Fall Fling Dinner Party
When you finish your paddle in beautiful Indian Arm, prepare for the fun to continue off the water! Wind your way to the Fall Fling... 		Featured, Social
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
(7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)		 SKABC Oct. 5th meeting
Expedition Eelgrass Join Miranda MacGillivray and Spencer Shields as they tell us about their recent circumnavigation of Vancouver Island (plus more!) by kayak as part... 		Meeting
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)		 Harrison River paddle (2A)
Join Kapila  and Limor for the annual paddle down the Harrison River. 2A. This leisurely autumn day paddle is usually very well attended and provides... 		Trip