PIKA - Pacific International Kayak Association
News -- Updated Feb. 8 / 2010
February Meeting Information (This Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7:30pm)! --Nikki Rekman from Kokotat will be here with samples of their Watersports Wear. Some samples will be for sale, in addition to demo paddles that she will be offering for sale. Cash only for payment. She will go over drysuit repair and maintenance and answer questions. If you have a drysuit that needs repair, bring it along and she will provide recommendations.
Esquif Canoes – Kokatat Watersports Wear – Seals Sprayskirts – Boreal Design Kayaks - Beluga Accessories - Werner Paddles - Suspenz Kayak Racks - INSTA-FIRE - Predator Helmets - Nanika Kaddy – BC Coast Recreation Maps - SeaTrails Maps
PIKA trip leaders and Trip Coordinator Rick Beckett have come up with a jam-packed trip schedule for the upcoming paddling season. See Members Area!
Please renew your membership if you haven't already! More info on bottom of this page.
New Jan 2010 Newsletter in Members Area!
New Training announced. Check out the training page.
BC Marine Trails Information Website HERE!
Coast Guard Presentation (Powerpoint) and Training Questionaire are now available in Members Area!
- New Link For BC Marine Trail Information on News page! (Bill 45 - the Maa-Nulth Agreement and documents - Final Official Version)
- Nimbus Paddles purchases now available online!
- Trip stories and other short contributions for the newsletter --
- Please send any short stories, interesting gossip, camping suggestions or informtion on new gear - books or great web sites to our wonderful editor HERE!
- If you have any exceptional photos to share forward them to Peter. They may be added to the web site and forwarded to paddling.net for possible posting on their excellent daily photo section. Check out Dan's famous shot in the Broken Group Islands.
Introduction to PIKA
- PIKA was formed in 1997 by a group of avid sea kayakers. Members are enthusiasts living in south-western British Columbia, Canada, and in Northwestern Washington state. Our current membership is in excess of 100 paddlers and growing quickly!
- Local BC regional trips are organized starting in early March through to October. Trips range from day paddles on the local lakes from Chilliwack to Bunsen, the Harrison or Fraser rivers, and the local inlets. Longer trips of 3 to 14 days will see groups paddle the Broken Group Islands, the Gulf Islands, The Sunshine Coast, Kyuquot and Clayoquot Sound areas.
- Many members have arranged private trips to warmer climates for Winter paddling, such as the recent trip back to the Baja area.
- We meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month from Sept to June.
- Come out and join us and meet someone new to paddle with.
- We have created a unique identity: to help; to learn; to offer an enriching experience for people wanting to improve their paddling skills and find opportunities to enjoy BC's waterways.
- Join in--have fun, learn and practice new skills, gain a great outdoor education, join day trips and expeditions and meet new people.
Annual Membership Fees
$ 55.00 per individuals and $10.00 per additional family member, due January 1, 2010 for the year.
PIKA Membership
Box 32073
Langley, BC V1M 2M3
Box 32073
Langley, BC V1M 2M3
Monthly Meetings:
7:30 on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (September to June)
Harmsworth Hall, 232nd street Langley, BC
(232 Exit, just south of #1 Highway, across from Chevron Gas Station)
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