Welcome to the Sea Kayak Association of BC

 

Trip Leaders May 17, 22 to 24  Gulf Islands

Beginner's Training May 28, 30, 31 Cates Park

Also get ready for the Spring Fling May 2. See the Events List

 

 

Next Sea Kayak Association of BC Club Meeting

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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, Apr 18, 2026 - Sun, Apr 19, 2026
(8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Navigation – 18 & 19 April (CANCELLED)
Fundamentals of marine navigation, charts, compass use, tides and currents.
Training Course
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - Wed, Apr 29, 2026
(All Day)
Exploring in the Discovery Islands – 2B
Join Colleen, Nick and Iveta exploring the Discovery Islands. We will launch from Heriot Bay in Quadra Island, and camp at different sites on Read,...
Trip
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 - Sun, Apr 26, 2026
(All Day)
Weather – 24 – 26 April 2026 (CANCELLED)
In the Weather course you will learn the basic skills and knowledge to make a go or no-go decision to start a kayak trip based on the weather.
Training Course
Sat, May 2, 2026
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Thwaites Landing (12 NM) Landing 2C
Join Lynda and Don for the annual Spring Fling! This group will launch at Cates Park and paddle to Thwaites Landing for lunch. The paddle...
Trip
Sat, May 2, 2026
(9:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Twin Islands (8 NM) 2B
Join Kapila and Maureen for the annual Spring Fling! This group will launch at Cates Park and paddle to Twin Islands. The paddle is 8...
Trip
Sat, May 2, 2026
(10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Spring Fling: Cates Park to Bedwell Bay following historical shipwrecks (2B)
Spring Fling paddle - our group will launch from Cates Park and paddle to Bedwell Bay.
Trip
Sat, May 2, 2026
(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
SPRING FLING AFTER-PARTY
When you finish your paddle in beautiful Indian Arm, prepare for the fun to continue off the water! This year we've got three category 2B...
Social
Wed, May 6, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
Trip
Wed, May 13, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
Trip
Thu, May 14, 2026
(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Widgeon Creek Paddle and Hike – 2B
Join Theresa and Colleen to paddle across Pitt River to Widgeon Creek campsite and hike to the Widgeon Falls for lunch. Arrive at 9 am...
Trip
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Mon, May 18, 2026
(All Day)
Bain Creek Work Party 3B
Trip Classification: 3B Description: Join Philip, Ken and Nick on Saturday, paddle 9 nm from Porteau Cove to Bain Creek recreation site. Camp at Bain...
Trip
Wed, May 20, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
Trip
Fri, May 22, 2026 - Sun, May 24, 2026
(All Day)
Trip Leader Course – May 7 evening & May 22-24 – Gulf Islands – Request to register
Thank you for your interest in the Trip Leader course. NOTE: 1. This is a registration request. Payment will be requested once your registration is approved. 2. To assist with identifying trip leaders for 2026, please indicate the trips you have led or are scheduled to lead in 2026 in the comments field.
Training Course
Sat, May 23, 2026 - Sun, May 24, 2026
(All Day)
Kayak Cuisine Weekend at Gambier Island – 2B
Join Philip and Vincent for a paddle-and-cook weekend in Gambier Island. The protagonist chef will create vegetarian and non-vegetarian dinner menus for Saturday. Trip Classification: 2B...
Trip
Wed, May 27, 2026
(4:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Weekly Wednesday Jericho Paddle – 2B
Join Quirine's Wednesday paddles to different destinations each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret...
Trip
Fri, May 29, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026
(All Day)
Broom busting at James Bay 2A/B
Join Cynthia and Nick for Broom busting at James Bay, Prevost Island to control invasive Scotch Broom.  SKABC volunteers will work at clipping and piling...
Stewardship/ Environment, Trip
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Fri, Jun 5, 2026
(All Day)
Desolation Sound Mentored Trip – 2B
Join Ken and Kapila for a mentored trip to beautiful Desolation Sound. This is a 2B trip with the theme of sharing knowledge and is...
Trip
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026
(8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Beginners – 28, 30, 31 May 2026
Learn the fundamentals of safe sea kayaking
Training Course
Sat, May 30, 2026
(8:45 AM - 5:30 PM)
White Rock Crabbing Paddle – 2B
Join Susan and Richard J for a day of crabbing in Boundary Bay. You’ll learn how to deal with the traps and crabs safely in...
Trip
Sat, May 30, 2026
(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Rescue Practice Session – Saturday May 30
This practice session offers members the opportunity to practice their rescue skills.  It will be facilitated by SKABC members. Date: Saturday May 30 from 9 am...
Training Course