Looking for a fall adventure? One that is both rewarding, and fun? From September 27-30 (Fri-Mon), BCMT will be hosting the fall edition of our Gerald Island Ivy pull!
Our mission is to eradicate invasive English Ivy and protect this beautiful ecosystem β and we need your help to do it.
Gerald Island is located just a paddle away from Nanoose Bay β join for a day, two, or the whole weekend!
Introducing the BC Marine Trails Code of Conduct videos! We have recently published nine videos, covering each one of the seven tenets of the Code, plus both short and long summary videos.
The Marine Trails Code of Conduct guides you to recreate responsibly in British Columbiaβs stunning marine environments, helping to preserve and protect these areas for future generations. Developed over several years by a dedicated team of researchers and volunteers, the Code offers a tailored approach to the unique needs of the BC Coast, building on familiar principles like Leave No Trace.
Join the Canadian Safe Boating Council for a 2-day Cold Water workshop with Professor Popsicle β Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht β a world-renowned hypothermia expert from the University of Manitoba.
Dates: September 23 & 24, 2024 βLocation: Victoria International Marina, Victoria, BC
This workshop is perfect for anyone keen on learning how our bodies respond to cold water and how to maximize survival during cold water immersion. Topics include:
Myths and truths about cold water immersion and hypothermia
Body reactions to cold and heat loss
Survival strategies and thermal protective clothing
Practical exercises on self-rescue and aiding others
What have you gotten up to this summer? Any epic paddling expeditions? Never-to-forget day trips? Explored a new section of coast? We want to hear all about it!
Get started by contacting us at articles@bcmarinetrails.org. Your story could inspire the next great adventure!
Join the BC Marine Trails Team
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BC Marine Trails appreciates and depends on the skills that volunteers bring to our organization. If you are interested in putting your skills to work to support the vision and mission of the BC Marine Trails, we invite you to complete our volunteer application form. Please indicate the area or areas where you would like to invest your time, skills, and energy.
Help with the following committees/ groups:
Fundraising
IT (basic database management, security setup analysis)
Trails Development
First Nations Engagement
Communications
Environmental Stewardship
The BC Marine Trails AGM will be hosted in November β at the AGM we will be seeking to fill two board positions. Interested candidates should reach out to BC Marine Trails VP Norman Marcy, norman@bcmarinetrails.org, for more information.
At the end of July, the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) sent out landing crafts to remove marine debris from the Deer Group in Barkley Sound. Over 1,000 pounds of debris were removed, thanks in part to the debris piles created and reported by you through BCMT Site Condition Reports.
BCMT has been actively collaborating with WCMRC on various initiatives, including our annual Vargas Island cleanup and the Clayoquot Marine Debris Drop project. By sharing SCR pin drops of debris directly with WCMRC, weβre able to close the loop β from recreationists to recycling depots β enhancing the effectiveness of our collective efforts.
Your actions, no matter how small they may seem, can be integral to these larger removal efforts.
Central Coast & North Coast
Rugged Coast Research Society will be conducting large scale marine debris removal in the Central Coast and North Coast this fall β Open Bight to Hecate Island β Banks Island to Wales Island β all islands surrounding Cape Scott. Have any adventures planned in these areas? Pile marine debris you find on beaches above the high tide line, then, report these stashes (including a photo) through a Site Condition Report. The BC Marine Trails team will be able to pass this information off to Rugged Coast, allowing for removal and connecting your individual efforts to the bigger picture!
Inspired by the work between BCMT and WCMRC in the Deer Group? Get involved by submitting Site Condition Reports (SCRs) on all of your summer adventures. The process is easy, and each submitted report is an entry to win one of three great prizes from Mustang Survival:
Taku Waterproof Jacket
Torrens Thermal Crew
Vibe Foam Vest
What are you waiting for? Help us provide the most up to date information to you and other paddlers through the BCMT map!
Take action to preserve our coastal sites by participating in the BCMT Coastal Caretaker program β Coastal Caretakers are committed to giving a VOICE to the sites they visit on their personal adventures.
No time commitment is required from Coastal Caretakers. Simply participate when, where, and how you can β the more eyes we have on the coast, the better off we all are.
Wayne Roberts, Coastal Caretaker
"As small boaters, we share an intimate connection with our environment, making our advocacy crucial for the entire coastal community. We are drawn to the romantic notion of wilderness β this has been challenged, however, as we find evidence of traditional occupation everywhere we go. This inspires us to find new meaning in our relationship with nature and our engagement with all communities."
For the Outdoor Recreation Council of BCβs August webinar (August 17, 1:00 pm), Magi Scallion will present a master class in trail planning 101. Her presentation will include the difference between trail design and trail planning; the importance of a long-term vision and community support; and the value of identifying the best use of an area. Case studies of trail planning projects from Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Alberta Parks, and locally in BC will illustrate the best practises of planning.
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