Kayak Guiding Standards
in Pacific Rim National Park
The Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides (ACSKG) has requested a comprehensive review of kayak tour operating standards and guide requirements for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR).
The ACSKG believes the operating standards currently approved by PRNPR increases the potential for another incident similar to British Columbia’s 1993 guided kayak tour fatality.
A quick overview of the issue: ACSKG Standards FAQs
A little more detail: March 2015 Meeting Highlights
Differences between ACSKG & SKGABC:
Synopsis of Standards
For more background,
here is a chronological record of letters:
May 2016
Letter to Parks Canada
January 2017
Letter to Parks Canada
Each document linked above has been approved by the ACSKG's elected board of directors.
The Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides holds Annual General Meetings which enable member guides to vote for ACSKG directors.