SKGABC Info
The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC is a non-profit society which upholds high standards for professional sea kayak guides and operators in BC. Through ongoing professional development and certification, the Alliance strives to ensure safe practices on an industry-wide basis. Although the SKBABC is based in British Columbia, its program has been used across Canada, and has served as inspiration for other guiding programs around the world.
Details on guide certification, exam dates, and operator standards are available on the SKGABC website.
We have included a copy of the SKGABC progression.
Our Adventures
Sea Kayaking Leadership Courses
- Paddle Canada Intro to Kayaking Instructor
- Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor
- Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor
- Paddle Canada Level 3 and 4 Instructor
- SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide
- SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade
- SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide
- SKGABC Level 3 Workshop
- SKGABC Level 2, Level 3, Guide Trainer, Examiner
Customer Comments
"I found the Level 2 course extremely rewarding (as did the other participants) and am sure it will pay dividends in the level of service our staff are able to provide."
S.M. Learning Coordinator, Mountain Equipment Co-op, 2008