SEA KAYAK OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
The Sea Kayak Operators Association of BC (SKOA) was formed in January 2021 to build a strong industry association for sea kayak tour operators and advocate on their behalf with governments, communities, and other organizations. Sea kayak operators have worked together for decades to protect critical natural regions where they operate, develop best practices specific to their industry, share information and resources, and to address important events that impact their industry and the wilderness tourism industry at large. SKOA has a management team of 8 member companies and works to unify the voices of operators in the identification and advocacy of projects for the sea kayak industry.
SKOA Members
At the Waters Edge, Coastal Bliss Adventures, Kingfisher Adventures, Mothership Adventures, North Island Kayak, Ocean Outfitters, Spirit of the West Adventures, Victoria Kayak, West Coast Expeditions, Wildcoast Adventures
SEA KAYAK OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
SEA KAYAK OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
SKOA & WTA Collaboration
The decision to team with the WTA for the formation of SKOA was strategic. Beyond the two organizations having similar interests regarding advocacy, stewardship and leadership within the wilderness tourism sector, this collaboration enables SKOA to leverage the WTA’s expertise while minimizing administrative functions and costs.
SKOA Benefits
SKOA will identify issues that are specific to the sea kayaking sector and create action plans to address, leveraging the WTA resources where appropriate
SKOA can create protocols that the industry deems necessary such as those developed in 2020 Covid-19
In the event of a crisis (i.e. an incident such as a collision between a boat or marine mammal and a kayak) SKOA will be able to leverage the expertise and resources of the WTA
As the organization grows, the pursuit of sector specific marketing, project grants, and other areas beneficial to members will be identified
Membership
The Sea Kayak Operators Association is eager to have new members join the conversation. To become a member of SKOA, you are required to be a member of the WTA. There is no additional cost over and above WTA’s annual membership dues.
