The Sea Kayak Association of BC is a club of kayakers in the Vancouver, BC area. This page has been set up as a place for members to interact individually.
For official club-sanctioned trips and training, visit www.skabc.org.
06/29/2026
A Productive weekend at Simson Park! Two SKABC Members joined BC Parks Rangers and staff to install bear caches and no-fire signs at Farm Bay and Pebbly Beach, remove a new Yellow Flag Iris infestation, clean up beach debris, and add SKABC plaques to picnic tables and bear caches. Trail work, campsite brushing, and danger tree assessments were also completed. Thanks to everyone involved! 💚
06/29/2026
Conservation Update June 2026
https://www.skabc.org/2026/06/conservation-update-june-2026/
This is a wrap of:
Boat handling and rescue course. Thank you all for participating,Learning and practicing how to be efficient and safe on the water.
Walk on the ferry type of day. Figure 8 paddle around New Castle and Protection islands. Included a mini ‘stewardship’ task to check on the Dinghy Dock.
Still floating !
Want to try the edible glitter in the Wrecked Pirate Rum? Register to Club Labor Day camping and paddle !
06/06/2026
Another Wednesday paddle done. A calm eve to start, then some winds from the south as we headed back from Siwash Rock. We dodged the sailboat races and meandered back to Jericho.
06/01/2026
Wednesday paddles are going on!
Even in some hefty gusts last week.
It was an exciting eve with some hard work!
06/01/2026
Come join us for the next in person meeting!!!
SKABC June Club Meeting
When: SUNDAY June 7, 2026 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(Note: NOT on a Monday this time.)
Program will consist of a short safety demonstration, then a trips symposium – Seven trip leaders will showcase seven different trip destinations of various skill levels and durations.
Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be served.
This will be an opportunity to socialize with both long-time and new club members, and learn about kayaking trips in nearby areas. Discuss paddling routes, ask questions, and share your knowledge and experience! Plan to join us.
Location: Grandview Room, Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Parking: Three hours free parking. Please register your licence plate at the kiosk near the reception desk
*Doors: Open 6:45 pm*
05/07/2026
Our first Weekly Wednesday Jericho paddle was the prefect evening!
It started with a quick visit from the grey whale 🐋 spouting and coming into the bay, then surfacing about 100m from us as we paddled the shallows off Locarno Beach. Then it must have figured out it was me and stayed hidden. In all the years I’ve paddled locally it was my first whale spotting. I am whale repellent.
Then we had a relaxed pace and calm waters until the wake from a larger boat reached us just as we were approaching the first dolphin and amongst the shoals. Suddenly we were paddling into surf with our kayaks slamming down after each wave. It was actually quite fun! Unfortunately no video of that!
Then the sun ☀️ came out as we rounded the second dolphin 🐬 and paddled back amongst seals, cormorants, great blue herons, and eagles.
Couldn’t have asked for a better paddle!
05/04/2026
Spring Fling is our yearly SKABC event:
3 groups paddled to different locations at the Indian arm and end the day with a great dinner at Good Co in North van.
Looking forward to a great season ahead.