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Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC

The Standard in Sea Kayaking Professionals


The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC is a non-profit member based society of professional sea kayak guides. 

We support sea kayak guides, the guiding profession and community through training, certification, professional development, and professional standards.

Our vision is to sustain a community of professionals who build meaningful relationships with people, land, and water by fostering a culture of responsibility, expertise, mentorship, and learning.

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Members Area

Access to guide logs, newsletter archive, and more.

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Become a Member

Find out about certification and how to become a member.

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Employment

Hire a guide, post an available position, or post your availability.

Current News

Updating How We Log Guide Days

February 2, 2026

The Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia (SKGABC) aims to keep our professional standards fair, consistent, and transparent. To support this, we have updated our policy on how guides log their days.

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Spotlight on Guides - Graham MacDonald

January 8, 2026

In 2020 my buddy Bill took me on a 5-day float down the Red Deer River to the badlands. Being a backcountry hiker/camper, I loved it! It was backcountry with happy knees.

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Upcoming Exams / Courses

AOG Course - SKILS - Yellowknife - June 10-18, 2026

June 10 - 18, 2026 - Yellowknife

AOG Course - SKILS - Ucluelet and Clayoquot Sound - September 4-12, 2026

September 4 - 12, 2026 - Ucluelet / Clayoquot