Category: 2020

Our next social meeting is on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Our guest speaker will be Alexander Kozma from Orange Canoe.

Many PIKA members know Alex as the person who repairs drysuits. He will be presenting on drysuit technology and why they’re so passionate about drysuits. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and ask any questions you may have about drysuit care and maintenance.

Location is Harmsworth Hall, 7170 232nd street in Langley.

Non-members welcome.

Meeting will be Zoomed. Non-members may contact web@pikakayak.com for invite.

April 9. Doors at 7pm Harmsworth Hall,7170 232nd Street, Langley BC.

Non-members welcome

Hybrid meeting includes Zoom webcast.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Harmsworth Hall

AGM starts at 730pm

After the AGM, we buy, sell and swap kayaking and camping gear that people brought.

A presentation by PIKA member Roy Jantzen based on his book:
Wildlife Weekends in Southern British Columbia

Roy presents stories from his research speaking with wildlife researchers from around southwestern BC, focusing on stories and ecological ideas related to ocean ecosystems and other topics of interest to kayakers.

All locations are within six hours travel from Vancouver and span an array of species.

Do you know about the Whale Trail or the status of the only remaining commercial Pacific Herring run in BC?

Whatever your wildlife interests, the presentation both educates and appeals wildly!

Meeting is hybrid: in-person and by Zoom.

Non-members are welcome.

February 12 at Harmsworth Hall; doors open at 7pm.

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Marina came across a news article about salmon reaching the Superstore parking lot in East Vancouver, just a few blocks from her home. After biking down there, she was stunned to see fully mature Chum in a barely visible stream, next to Renfrew Skytrain station. A couple of days later, there was another article saying a milky effluent was in the waterway and poisoning the fish. “The Return” is a short film whose main goal is to encourage people to discover their own backyard, particularly in the midst of a huge city. The situation is complex but the rewards of care and effort are everlasting.

Meeting is January 8 at Harmsworth Hall 7:00pm.

Non-members are welcome.

Meeting will also be available by Zoom.

Our Christmas party is on Wednesday December 11 at Harmsworth Hall.

Seating is limited so sign up soon. Deadline to sign up is December 6.

RSVP naughtyelf <at> pikakayak.com

Our hybrid November social meeting is on the evening of Wednesday, November 13^th. Our presenter is Philip Kubik, a PIKA member who will give a presentation on his expedition around Cape Scott this year.

We will also do a safety briefing on lessons learned from some of this year’s paddles.

In-person: doors open at 7:00pm; meeting starts at 7:30pm; Harmsworth Hall

Zoom: invitation will be sent to members close to the date.

Non-members welcome!

That’s on Wednesday, October 9th. Doors open at 7:00pm.

Find out where everyone was paddling over the past year!

Non-members are welcome.

Harmsworth Hall, 7170 232nd Street, Langley BC. Located across the street from the Chevron/White Spot immediately south of Hwy 1 at the 232nd street exit.

The annual September PIKA paddle and picnic is on Saturday the 7th! There will be no club social meeting in September. Instead, we gather at Hayward Lake for a 1A paddle around the lake followed by a bring-your-own-food picnic. You’ll want to arrive early as Hayward Lake can get VERY busy. The eating part begins around 12:30pm.

Non-paddlers and non-members welcome.

RSVP our Event Coordinator at event@pikakayak.com by September 2!

The annual June PIKA paddle and picnic is always well attended! There will be no club social meeting in June. Instead, we gather at Hayward Lake for a 1A paddle around the lake followed by a picnic. You’ll want to arrive early as Hayward Lake can get VERY busy. Luncheon begins around 12:30pm.

Non-paddlers and non-members welcome.

RSVP to our Event Coordinator at event@pikakayak.com by June 16!