PIKA - Pacific International Kayak Association
News -- Updated March 8 / 2010
Next Meeting, this Wednesday March 10!
Agenda -- AGM and election of new executive members followed by Dr. Mary Lou Bevier of UBC's Dept of Earth and Ocean Sciences giving us a presentation on the rock formations of the BC coastline.
New March 2010 Newsletter now available in Members Area!
One more training session will occur on March 13. See training area for more info.
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!
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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