Services
Programs

Membership Benefits


Why join the WKABC?

 River Impacts & Access Issues
  • Representation through, and participation in, the River Impacts Committee.
  • Support the WKABC in its fight to maintain access to rivers and for reasonable utilization policies for all BC rivers.
  • Representation to government and other agencies on paddling issues.
  • Support on local access and waterway impacts issues.
  •  Access to Rivers & Facilities
  • Access to the Rutherford Artificial Whitewater Course.
  • Access to the lower Seymour River during the normally restricted months of May through September
  • Access to the upper Seymour River (with membership card)
  • Ongoing development and maintenance of the Tamihi Training facility on the Chilliwack River
  •  Participation
  • an opportunity to support the association's efforts
  • a huge number of freestyle, slalom, canoe polo, leadership, instruction, river rescue and other clinics, courses, and events
  • River Impacts Issues
     Programs & Standards
  • A nationally recognized instructor certification program through the national affiliate organization, Whitewater Canada
  • A nationally recognized River Safety & Rescue program through the national affiliate organization, Whitewater Canada
  • Insurance Coverage for our certified instructors, coaches and leaders in good standing
  •  Communications
  • PaddlePost newsletter (4/per year)
  • Rapid Magazine (4/per year)
  • Message Board and Gear Swap Bulletin Boards
  • free classified listing in the Paddle Post
  • Membership list
  • Capilano Web Camera
  •  Insurance
  • Liability Insurance: protection against legal action from accidents occurring at sanctioned events