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What was the main reason the SKGABC was formed?
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A. The Prime Minister at the time Pierre Elliott Trudeau wanted to book a safer kayak expedition for his family on the coast and realized there was no certified governing kayaking body.
B. An accident that occurred in Haida Gwaii forced the government to have all paddling companies create safe operating standards and certifications
C. Competition on the coast became fierce and companies were using sub-standard equipment in coastal areas that were not safe for navigating BC waters
D. The government was forming Provincial and National Parks and needed to ensure there were strict adherences to specific client ratios that could commercially enter the parks.
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What is the maximum number of kayakers two certified Level 1 Guides can paddle with in Level 3 waters?
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Two guides to six doubles for a total of 12 clients
Two guides to five doubles for a total of 10 clients
Level 1 guides can not lead in class 3 water.
Two guides to 8 singles for a total of 8 clients
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Can a Level 1 guide lead a day tour in Class 2 waters?
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Only if they get permission from the certification committee
No they do not have a level 2 certification and must only lead in waters that meet their level of certification.
Yes, if they have radio contact/communication with an on-site base manager.
No, they must have a Level 2 guide assisting them.
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Which piece of safety equipment below does not meet SKGABC Standards for Guides?
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Government approved PFD per person
A sound signally device (e.g. whistle) carried by each person
Bailing device per cockpit (e.g. pump)
Spray Skirt for each cockpit in the closed kayak
VHF radio that can get Channel 16 and the marine weather report.
One flare per guide readily accessible and stored in a dry location
A comprehensive kayak and equipment repair kit.
Navigational equipment suitable for dealing with loss of visibility - for each guide.
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What is the definition of Class two water?
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Exposed water, sparsely populate areas with more committing crossing, moderate to strong currents with turbulence, moderate to strong wind effects, ocean swells, difficult landings, surf beaches.
Long committing crossings, uninhabited, rugged and exposed coast, strong turbulent currents, strong wind effects, large swells, difficult landings, exposed surf beaches.
Tours in lightly populated areas with sort crossings, moderate potential wind effects, gentle to moderate non-turbulent current, easy to moderate landings and light surf beaches.
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How many spare paddles should be carried with a group of 8 paddlers and 2 guides under SKGABC safety equipment regulations?
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One for each boat present.
One for all the Doubles in the Group
One for each Single in the Group, Doubles don’t need spare paddles
Only the Guides need to carry spare paddles, but Coast Guard in your area should approve this.
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What statement would be incorrect according to the SKGABC Standards and Water Classifications?
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A class three guide can lead with 5 singles in class 1 waters.
If one guide has 6 clients all clients must be in Doubles in class 1 and 2 waters
Guides are never allowed to be in Doubles. (Some critical situations may warrant it, when you have two guides)
For trips of five clients and one guide in class 1,2, and 3 waters at least one Double must be used.
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